RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 21.1 points per game and 5.4 assists last season, but his role is poised to shift with Brandon Ingram joining the lineup and a healthier core. Training camp in Calgary and a Oct. 6 preseason date against the Denver Nuggets will reveal how Toronto spaces the offense around Barrett’s drive and new playmaking options.

Barrett touts a multi‑dimensional, two‑way game, a mindset that could sustain fantasy value if efficiency improves with less defensive focus. GM Bobby Webster underscored attacking closeouts and free‑throw opportunities, signaling a balanced attack as the roster settles in.

Five players sit on the boom-or-bust edge for 9-category fantasy basketball: Kawhi Leonard, Lauri Markkanen, Kristaps Porzingis, Michael Porter Jr., and RJ Barrett. Each carries big upside tied to durability, role and team context, yet all come with meaningful injury or usage questions that could swing value week to week. Leonard’s health history clashes with elite per-game numbers; Markkanen’s efficiency and late-season vacancy raise flags; Porzingis’ illness history and position flexibility complicate minutes; Porter Jr.’s fit on the Nets and potential rest days loom; Barrett’s counting stats surged but could stall if Ingram/Quickley stay healthy and workload shifts occur.

ADP signals will shape drafts, making this a year to weigh upside against staying power and roster depth. The key is mapping weeks when each player is likely to be active and planning contingencies for rest or trades. This boom-or-bust mix promises dramatic swings in 9-category leagues, demanding sharp rostering and proactive fallbacks.

Toronto Raptors embrace a sweeping culture shift with Darko Rajakovic’s Win for All mantra, aiming to replace rebuild talk with concrete playoff goals. The roster emphasizes accountability, open communication, and selfless defense, pushing pace on offense. Leaders like Barnes, Poeltl, and Quickley outline a win-first mindset, while the team leans into a deep, cohesive group rather than ego-driven stardom. A tangible, team-first path could translate into real-season gains and fantasy upside.

Media Day underscored the shift: no egos, relentless communication, and a collective drive to win for teammates and the community. If the Raptors sustain the defensive intensity and improve offensive transition, Toronto could finally deliver the consistency fans crave and fantasy managers seek across multiple roles.