Both the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors may be without multiple key players in Tuesday night's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup.

Rajakovic pointed to two specific areas of improvement since the Knicks traded their homegrown cornerstones to Toronto in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. Achiuwa and Flynn have since moved on. Anunoby missed Sunday’s game with a hamstring strain.

The “Maple Mamba” has lived up to his moniker for the Toronto Raptors this season, which would make losing him a tough break for the team.

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett remains sidelined with a knee sprain, having received a platelet-rich plasma injection to aid recovery. He will be re-eval

The Toronto Raptors will be without three players, including two key rotational pieces, in their high-voltage regular-season showdown against the LA Lakers on Thursday.

RJ Barrett's growing influence extends beyond the court, revealing deeper layers in his basketball journey with the Raptors and beyond.