Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This marks the fourth game in a row that Porter has missed due to a right knee sprain. At the moment, it's uncertain when Porter is going to get back on the court. To be honest, Porter wasn't a big part of the rotation anyway, so his absence isn't going to have much of an impact on the Raptors roster. The team will likely see a committee approach to fill the void.
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (knee) is regarded as doubtful for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers. He's sat out four games already, and it doesn't look like Porter Jr. will be able to play against the NBA Cup winners. His absence isn't a big loss for the Raptors, as Porter Jr. has averaged less than 12 minutes in 15 games this season. Health issues have started to ruin another campaign for the 30-year-old, but at least Porter Jr. finally received his 2022 championship ring when the Raptors visited the Warriors in San Francisco on Sunday.
Otto Porter Jr. Could Miss Another Game On Wednesday
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) is considered questionable for Wednesday's encounter with the Hawks. The veteran is battling a left foot contusion and might have to skip a second consecutive game. In total, Porter Jr. has played only 11 times for Toronto this season, logging 11.8 minutes, so his absence won't be a big issue for the team and shouldn't have an impact in fantasy basketball.
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. played his first game since Nov. 15, 2022, on Friday, logging 10 minutes in a blowout victory over Washington. The 30-year-old notched four points and had four rebounds and two assists with one block. After winning the championship with Golden State in 2022, Porter Jr. signed a two-year, $12.4 million contract in Toronto, but he played just eight games during his debut season. Porter Jr. dislocated his toe and underwent season-ending surgery in January. He was finally able to participate in a full practice a week ago and now looks ready for the 2023-24 campaign. The veteran, who has averaged 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals for his career, can bring a lot to the table, but it's not fully clear how big of a role he gets to play with the Raptors.
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said guard/forward Otto Porter Jr. (toe) participated in the 3-on-3 part of Wednesday's practice and is optimistic he will play at some point this preseason. Porter missed Sunday's preseason opener versus the Sacramento Kings as he works his way back from January's foot surgery for a dislocated toe, but he doesn't seem to be very far off from coming back. The 30-year-old three-and-D swingman does not appear to be dealing with a different setback at this interval. The Cairns Taipans will pay a visit to Toronto's Scotiabank Arena for an exhibition on Sunday, which marks the oft-injured Porter's next date for a possible return to the court. In the meantime, expect Chris Boucher, Jalen McDaniels, and Thaddeus Young to pick up the slack in the Raptors' second unit for however long Porter may be shelved.
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. has started work at training camp with no health issues. The 30-year-old had a nightmare regarding injuries in 2022-23, playing in only eight games. Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal as a free agent with the Raptors last summer, but it's almost like the 2023-24 campaign will be his debut season with the team. Having averaged 10.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.1 steals for his career with close to 40 percent shooting from deep, Porter Jr. can help out the Raptors in many areas. But it remains to be seen how he's going to fit into the team.
Otto Porter Jr. Picks Up Player Option With Raptors
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (foot) will remain with the Toronto Raptors for another year as he picked up his $6.3 million player option. Porter only played a handful of games with the Raptors before going through season-ending foot surgery in January. Porter is expected to be ready for the regular season and will look to carve out a role off the bench with the Raptors expected to bring back the majority of their current lineup.
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (toe) has only played eight out of a possible 28 games so far this season. He was out with a couple of other injuries and then left for personal reasons, and now he's out again with a toe dislocation. Head coach Nick Nurse said that Porter saw a specialist and he still seems to be about a month away from returning to the court. By now, there aren't many streaming options left on the Raptors because Porter hasn't been playing. When he does come back, Thaddeus Young is likely to take a hit in fantasy value.
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. has missed the start of the season with a hamstring problem, and he is now expected to be "out a while" for personal reasons. The Raptors have done well without Porter Jr., especially this week by beating Miami and Philadelphia in back-to-back games, but they would definitely like to have him available, and the 29-year-old is expected to play a significant part off the bench once he's finally ready to play. Until that happens, Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher will continue to lead the reserves. The starters are getting some massive minutes as well early in the season.
Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) won't play on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran continues to be plagued by a hamstring strain. However, there's good news, as head coach Nick Nurse indicated Porter is heading in the right direction, so fantasy managers could see him debut for his new team relatively soon. Scottie Barnes (ankle) may also remain out, meaning Precious Achiuwa, who had 22 rebounds and 10 points in the win over Miami, should continue to benefit.
