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Jakob Poeltl  • C  •  Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Iffy For Wednesday's Action

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) is questionable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Following a scheduled rest day against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Poeltl was expected to rejoin the action against Charlotte, but he is on the injury report with a right hand injury. With Poeltl frequently out of the lineup lately, Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo have stepped up to take on bigger roles. Both players will receive extra work again on Wednesday if Poeltl remains out of the lineup.
Apr 9   
Scottie Barnes  • SF  •  Raptors

Scottie Barnes Questionable Wednesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is considered questionable for Wednesday's action against the Charlotte Hornets. He may sit out a third straight game due to a hand injury. The Raptors look set to roll out a shorthanded lineup again, as Ochai Agbaji (rest), Jamal Shead (rest), and Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) are already ruled out, and Jakob Poeltl (hand) is also carrying a questionable tag. This could greatly boost the offensive usage of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Meanwhile, Jonathan Mogbo will likely continue to start in Barnes' place.
Apr 9   
Scottie Barnes  • SF  •  Raptors

Scottie Barnes Ruled Out Versus The Nets

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) won't suit up on Sunday against the Nets, marking his second-consecutive absence. Barnes was absent for Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. As a result, Jonathan Mogbo entered the starting lineup and finished with six points, eight rebounds, and one block. However, Jakob Poeltl (hand) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) are also out for this one, so Mogbo should see a bump in production behind Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and RJ Barrett.
Apr 6   
Immanuel Quickley  • PG  •  Raptors

Immanuel Quickley Resting Versus The Nets

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) won't play against the Nets on Sunday afternoon. Quickley may only suit up just a few more times before the Raptors call it a year. But as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Jamal Shead, who had 10 points and two steals in his last start, should once again fill the void in the rotation. Shead may be more productive if Scottie Barnes (hand) isn't available.
Apr 6   
Jakob Poeltl  • C  •  Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Out Against The Nets

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) won't play on Sunday against the Nets. It's unknown how many more times Poeltl will see work for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, considering the Raptors aren't going to the postseason. But as far as Sunday's matinee is concerned, Orlando Robinson, who had 14 points, five rebounds, and one steal in his last start, should fill the void in the rotation. It's also worth noting that Poeltl didn't play when these clubs last met on March 26, with Robinson amassing 23 points and 12 rebounds as a member of the starting lineup.
Apr 6   
Brandon Ingram  • SF  •  Raptors

Brandon Ingram Could Be Cleared For Full Practice Next Week

According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that he hopes forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be cleared for contact and go through a full practice next week. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since December 7 due to a right ankle sprain, but the team hasn't officially made the call to shut him down for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. However, with only four games left, he will likely be shut down officially after tonight's contest.
Apr 4   
Gradey Dick  • SG  •  Raptors

Gradey Dick Out For Remainder Of Season

Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports that Toronto Raptors guard/forward Gradey Dick (knee) is out for the remainder of the 2024-25 regular season. The 21-year-old sustained a bone bruise when he hyperextended his right knee against the Orlando Magic on March 2. He missed the last 16 games due to the injury. Dick averaged 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 29.4 minutes across 54 outings during his second season in the NBA.
Apr 4   
Scottie Barnes  • SF  •  Raptors

Scottie Barnes Unavailable Against Pistons

According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) won't play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The 23-year-old will be out of action during the second leg of a back-to-back set due to an injured right hand. On Wednesday versus the Blazers, Barnes finished with five points, two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes on the floor. He's been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers recently. While Barnes is sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider will be in line for a more prominent role in tonight's contest.
Apr 4   
Scottie Barnes  • SF  •  Raptors

Scottie Barnes Available On Thursday

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old has been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers of late. It's unknown how much action Barnes will continue to receive heading toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign. But as far as Thursday night is concerned, the absences of Gradey Dick (knee), Jakob Poeltl (rest), and Immanuel Quickley (rest) should keep Barnes busy on both ends of the floor.
Apr 3   
Scottie Barnes  • SF  •  Raptors

Scottie Barnes Iffy For Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (finger) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has sustained a joint contusion on one of the fingers of his right hand. Toronto has begun to rest its big names regularly in recent weeks, but Barnes has made 10 consecutive appearances. Ochai Agbaji (rest), who is returning to the lineup on Thursday, will help fill the void left by Barnes if he can't play. Meanwhile, Ja'Kobe Walter, A.J. Lawson, and Jamison Battle will also have additional playing opportunities.
Apr 3   
Immanuel Quickley  • PG  •  Raptors

Immanuel Quickley Takes Thursday Off

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not play on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He will be taken out of the lineup for rest purposes. Jamal Shead is likely to come into the starting lineup to fill in for Quickley, who is expected to return to action on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. Shead has provided decent fantasy value as a starter, averaging 10.7 points, 2.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.4 steals in the role. He may even be busier than usual on Thursday night, as Portland allows the 11th-most fantasy points in the league to opposing point guards.
Apr 3   
Jakob Poeltl  • C  •  Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Sits Out Thursday's Game

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) will exit the lineup on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers. This is a scheduled rest day for Poeltl, who has sat out every other game over the last four weeks. Poeltl's absence elevates the fantasy value of Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo. In the most recent game Poeltl missed, both players had productive outings. In a 127-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, Robinson notched 13 points with four rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal, while Mogbo finished with 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.
Apr 3   
Ochai Agbaji  • SG  •  Raptors

Ochai Agbaji Resting On Tuesday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ochai Agbaji (rest) will not play on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls. He will come out of the lineup for the second time in three games for rest purposes. RJ Barrett (rest) also won't play against Chicago, which leaves plenty of additional minutes available for Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamison Battle, and A.J. Lawson. Among the three, Walter has been the most consistent performer, averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.2 steals over his past six outings.
Apr 1   
RJ Barrett  • SG  •  Raptors

RJ Barrett To Be Rested Tuesday Night

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (rest) will not be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash against the Chicago Bulls. He is getting the night off to rest as Toronto continues using Barrett in only every other game. Jamison Battle has filled in as a starter when Barrett has not been in the lineup, and he will likely rejoin the first unit again on Tuesday. Due to 31.7 percent shooting, Battle has been limited to 9.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game in a starting role.
Apr 1   
Immanuel Quickley  • PG  •  Raptors

Immanuel Quickley Returning To Action Against Bulls

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's encounter with the Chicago Bulls. The former Knick has received regular rest days recently and was held out of action when the Raptors visited the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Jamal Shead started instead of Quickley and had a good two-way outing with 11 points, nine assists, three steals, and one block. Shead is set to drop back to the bench on Tuesday, but he could become a fantasy target again for Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers when Quickley is likely to come out of the lineup once more for rest purposes.
Apr 1   
Jakob Poeltl  • C  •  Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Available On Tuesday

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) is expected to return to action on Tuesday against the Chicago Bulls, as the team has not listed him on the injury report. Since March 7, Poeltl has been rested for every other game, and he again had the night off when Toronto faced the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. While on the court, Poeltl has dominated, averaging 20.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 26.1 minutes over his past four appearances. His presence in the lineup limits the fantasy potential of Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo.
Apr 1   
RJ Barrett  • SG  •  Raptors

RJ Barrett Resting Against The Hornets

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (rest) won't play on Friday against Charlotte. The former Knick has played well this season, averaging 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. However, he's appeared in only 54 games, missing time for various reasons. The Raptors are still in the hunt for a Play-In spot, although time is running out for the team to make a late-season surge. At any rate, his absence should mean Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, and Immanuel Quickley will see a few more scoring tries. Jamison Battle, averaging 10.4 points in five starts during the 2024-25 campaign, should continue to fill the void in the rotation.
Mar 28   
Immanuel Quickley  • PG  •  Raptors

Immanuel Quickley Resting On Wednesday

Toronto Raptors point guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) will not suit up on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team will rest Quickley on Wednesday, and he will likely return to the lineup for Friday's action against the Charlotte Hornets. Quickley has had quite a few rest days lately, with Jamal Shead coming into the starting lineup as his replacement on each occasion. Shead has proven to be an effective player and looks like a good addition to fantasy squads for Wednesday night. In a starting role, he has averaged 11.4 points and 6.0 assists.
Mar 26   
Jakob Poeltl  • C  •  Raptors

Jakob Poeltl Takes Wednesday Night Off

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (rest) will once again come out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. The team has frequently rested Poeltl in recent weeks, with the Austrian giant only playing in every other game. Orlando Robinson, Jonathan Mogbo, and Colin Castleton have received additional work in the games Poeltl has missed. Castleton's second 10-day contract with the Raptors has just expired, meaning the workload may increase further for Robinson and Mogbo on Wednesday night.
Mar 26   
Ja'Kobe Walter  • SG  •  Raptors

Ja'Kobe Walter Unavailable Thursday

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) will sit out a seventh consecutive game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Walter hasn't played since March 7 due to a right hip flexor injury. It's unclear when the rookie will be cleared for action. With Gradey Dick (knee) also out of commission, the Raptors have given more looks to A.J. Lawson, Jamal Shead, and Jamison Battle. Lawson has put together a few standout performances but has gone quiet in recent contests, shooting only 8-for-23 from the field while totaling 21 points across the last two games.
Mar 20   
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