Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Full stat line in season finale
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Agbaji closed Sunday's 125-118 loss to San Antonio with 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 38 minutes.
The 2022 first-rounder was a stable member of the Toronto rotation all throughout 2024-25, starting 45 games this season. Over 14 games as a starter since the calendar flipped to 2025, Agbaji averaged 12.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 30.6 minutes. With Brandon Ingram (ankle) expected to be ready for the start of 2025-26, however, Agbaji figures to open next year as a reserve while also sitting behind Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett on the depth chart at forward.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Connects on six threes Friday
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Agbaji notched 24 points (9-12 FG, 6-7 3Pt), six rebounds and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 124-102 loss to Dallas.
Agbaji connected on a game-high six three-pointers -- which tied a season high he set against the Pelicans on Nov. 27 -- and he finished as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind Scottie Barnes (26). Agbaji has averaged 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.6 steals over 26.7 minutes per game over his last five outings while connecting on 51.9 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Starting vs. Dallas
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Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Agbaji will start in this game as the Raptors establish a new franchise record with 39 different starting lineups through 81 games in 2024-25. Agbaji will start alongside Jamal Shead, Jamison Battle, Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Back in starting lineup
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Agbaji will start Sunday's game against the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
With Scottie Barnes (hand) out, Agbaji will slide into the starting lineup for the first time since March 24. As a starter this season (42 games), Agbaji has averaged 10.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 29.9 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Good to go for Sunday
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Agbaji (rest) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Nets.
Agbaji will return to action Sunday after missing Toronto's previous contest due to rest purposes. Agbaji is averaging 9.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.5 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Will rest Friday
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Agbaji will be rested for Friday's game against the Pistons.
As expected, Agbaji will be held out for the second leg of this back-to-back set for maintenance. During Thursday's loss to Portland, Agbaji had 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 21 minutes.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Chips in 15 points off bench
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Agbaji ended with 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals across 21 minutes during Thursday's 112-103 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Agbaji did most of his damage from three-point range Thursday as he led the bench in points and finished as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind RJ Barrett (18). Agbaji has fluctuated in and out of the starting lineup but has continued to see meaningful minutes in a reserve role. He has averaged 10.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 25.5 minutes per game over his last seven outings.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Cleared to play Thursday
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Agbaji (rest) doesn't appear on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Agbaji and RJ Barrett will be back in action after resting in Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls, but the Raptors will give Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl a chance to rest up Thursday. Though the absences of Quickley, Poeltl, Gradey Dick (knee) and Brandon Ingram (ankle) could improve Agbaji's playing-time outlook for Thursday, the third-year wing will be a candidate to rest again Friday against the Pistons in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Sitting out Tuesday
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Agbaji won't play in Tuesday's game against Chicago for rest purposes, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
The Raptors are beginning to manage Agbaji's workload, as he'll have sat out two of their last three games following Tuesday. The 2022 first-rounder should be able to return to action for Thursday's game against Portland. In his absence, A.J. Lawson and Jamison Battle are candidates for increased playing time.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Available for Sunday
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Agbaji (rest) has been cleared to play in Sunday's game against the 76ers.
After missing Friday's game against the Hornets for rest purposes, Agbaji will get back on the floor Sunday in Philadelphia. The 24-year-old is averaging career-high numbers in points (10.0), rebounds (3.8) and assists (1.6) per game while shooting a career-best 49.7 percent from the floor and 39 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Will rest Friday
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Agbaji will sit out Friday's game against the Hornets for rest purposes, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
Agbaji is likely to be back in the rotation for Sunday's game against the 76ers. He had appeared in each of Toronto's last four games, averaging 8.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Agbaji is not in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Nets on Wednesday, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
Agbaji has started in each of his last four outings but will retreat to the bench Wednesday while Ja'Kobe Walter enters the Raptors' starting five. Agbaji averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 27.8 minutes per contest across that four-game span.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Questionable for Sunday
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Agbaji (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Agbaji missed Friday's game against Utah due to a left ankle sprain, and now the former first-round pick is in danger of missing an eighth straight game. If Agbaji ends up being ruled out, then A.J. Lawson and Jamison Battle are among the players who could see more minutes on a depleted Raptors roster.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Won't play Tuesday
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Agbaji (ankle) will not play Tuesday against Orlando, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Agbaji suffered a sprained left ankle in Friday's loss to the Bulls, and he'll now be forced to miss his second game in a row. With Agbaji sidelined, there could be a few more minutes available for guys like Jonathan Mogbo, Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Ruled out for Sunday
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Agbaji (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Agbaji suffered a sprained left ankle in Friday's loss to the Bulls, which will keep him out of Sunday's game in Orlando. The Raptors will likely give more minutes to Jonathan Mogbo, Gradey Dick and RJ Barrett to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Starting Friday vs. OKC
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Agbaji is in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Thunder on Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Agbaji will return to the Raptors' starting five Friday due to the absence of RJ Barrett (concussion), while Ja'Kobe Walter will come off the bench. As a starter this season, Agbaji has averaged 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 30.1 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Cleared to play Monday vs. NOLA
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Agbaji (hand) is available for Monday's game against the Pelicans, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Agbaji missed the Raptors' last four games due to a right hand injury, but he's progressed enough in his recovery to return Monday. He could see a significant amount of playing time off the bench due to the absences of Immanuel Quickley (hip) and Kelly Olynyk (calf).
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Questionable for Thursday
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Agbaji (hand) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Atlanta, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Agbaji has missed the past two games for Toronto but remains day-to-day. If he's unable to return, guys like Bruce Brown, Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter could see increased minutes with the second unit.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Won't play Thursday
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Agbaji (hip) is out for Thursday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Agbaji will miss Thursday's contest after suffering a left hip pointer against the Knicks on Wednesday. Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Agbaji's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Detroit.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Won't return Wednesday
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Agbaji (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Kayla Grey of TSN reports. He finishes with four points (2-2 FG), one assist and one steal across nine minutes.
Agbaji suffered a lower back contusion colliding with Josh Hart while going after a rebound late in the first half against New York. He'll be unavailable for Toronto the rest of the way, which could lead to more minutes for Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown. Toronto is back in action Thursday at Cleveland.