Mogbo isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the Lakers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ochai Agbaji will replace Mogbo in the starting lineup Friday. Mogbo is averaging 6.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 14.5 minutes across his last four appearances coming off the bench.
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Raptors' Jonathan Mogbo: Fills stat sheet Friday
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Mogbo produced 12 points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, three blocks and two steals over 24 minutes during Friday's 115-107 win over Philadelphia.
Mogbo was limited to just 11 minutes in the season-opening loss to the Cavaliers, but he saw an uptick in his playing time Friday and made the most of the opportunity. The rookie second-round pick shouldn't be relied upon to post these kind of numbers on a regular basis going forward, especially once the Raptors get the likes of RJ Barrett (shoulder), Immanuel Quickley (pelvis), Kelly Olynyk (back) and Bruce Brown (knee) back from injury. However, Mogbo might have done enough through his first two games to make a strong case for holding down a regular spot on the second unit once the Raptors get some more healthy bodies back in the mix.
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Raptors' Jonathan Mogbo: Gets spot start
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Mogbo will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Mogbo will enter the starting lineup with Scottie Barnes (personal) out of the lineup. The rookie has flashed defensive upside during training camp and will get an opportunity to showcase his full skill set early in preseason action.
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Raptors' Jonathan Mogbo: Defensive piece for 2024-25
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Coach Darko Rajakovic said Thursday that Mogbo has impressed in training camp as a weak-side help defender, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Mogbo was selected with the No. 31 overall pick by the Raptors in the 2024 NBA Draft. While the rookie forward isn't slated to receive significant playing time, his defensive prowess could allow him the ability to see the floor earlier than expected.
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Raptors' Jonathan Mogbo: Ruled out for Summer League finale
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Mogbo has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League finale against the Spurs due to a back contusion, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Toronto selected Mogbo with the No. 31 overall pick in this year's draft, and he made two appearances during the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 3.5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per game. He'll get a breather as the Raptors close out Summer League play Sunday.
