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Gradey Dick Gradey Dick scores 19 points vs. Nets Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:24 PM
Gradey Dick posted 19 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, an assist, a steal, and four three-pointers against the Nets on Thursday.
Analysis: Dick has now scored at least 19 points in four of his previous five contests. The second-year wing has more than doubled his point production from last season and is on track to retain his current role while the Raptors rebuild. |
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Ochai Agbaji Ochai Agbaji tallies 20 points vs. Nets Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:14 PM
Ochai Agbaji scored 20 points (8-of-16 FGs) to go along with five rebounds, an assist, a steal, and four three-pointers against the Nets.
Analysis: Agabji took full advantage of RJ Barrett's absence on Thursday. He reached 20 poinrs for just the fourth time this season and led all Raptors in shot attempts. It'll be hard for him to match this production with Barrett available, though. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (shoulder) downgraded to out Thur.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 11:53 AM
Joseph Casciaro
Davion Mitchell (right shoulder strain) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: A few hours after Mitchell was announced as questionable for Thursday's game, he has been officially ruled out. With Scottie Barnes returning from a sprained ankle, Mitchell's absence will have a minimal impact on fantasy basketball. Jamal Shead may pick up a few more minutes, but he is not worth streaming in this spot. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes (ankle) will make return vs. Nets
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 11:50 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Scottie Barnes (right ankle sprain) will play against Brooklyn on Thursday.
Analysis: Barnes will only end up missing two games despite seemingly suffering a serious ankle injury. They have avoided catastrophe, and Barnes should be back in the starting unit for this game, which will push rookie Jonathan Mogbo back to the bench. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (illness) out vs. Nets Thursday
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:58 AM
RJ Barrett (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's Raptors-Nets game.
Analysis: Barrett has unexpectedly been ruled out for Thursday, so the Raptors will need to replace their leading scorer and assist man in the starting lineup. Ja'Kobe Walter has a chance to slide in with the first unit and has regularly been logging more than 20 minutes off the bench lately. |
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Davion Mitchell Davion Mitchell (shoulder) questionable vs. Nets
Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 10:56 AM
Blake Murphy
Davion Mitchell (shoulder) has been added to the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's matchup with Brooklyn.
Analysis: RJ Barrett has already been ruled out for this game, and if Mitchell joins him, Toronto will be down their top four playmakers for this game. Rookie Jamal Shead will likely get a chance at extended minutes and potentially see the first start of his career if Mitchell is out. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (groin) out Thursday vs. Nets
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 6:54 AM
Jakob Poeltl (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's Raptors-Nets game.
Analysis: Poeltl is set to miss his second game of the month on Thursday. Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk will get chances to contribute more in the aftermath. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes (ankle) questionable vs. Nets
Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 6:44 AM
Scottie Barnes (right ankle sprain) is listed as questionable for Thursday's Raptors-Nets matchup.
Analysis: Barnes has a chance to return from a two-game hiatus on Thursday despite suffering what was initially considered to be a significant ankle injury against the Knicks. He's progressing faster than expected and could be back in the lineup sooner rather than later. |
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Gradey Dick Gradey Dick has 27/6/2 line as Raptors lose Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 5:02 PM
Gradey Dick had 27 points (9-of-20 FGs), six rebounds, two assists and three 3-pointers against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: With the Raptors already down Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes and losing Jakob Poeltl during this contest, RJ Barrett and Dick continue to carry the offense. While the Raptors still lost, they're going to need the 21-year-old shooting guard to see a lot of usage to even keep most games close. Most of Dick's value will continue to come from points and threes as it did once again Monday. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett has 32/5/9 line in loss to Bulls Monday
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 4:53 PM
RJ Barrett had 32 points (11-of-24 FGs), five rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and two 3-pointers against the Bulls on Monday.
Analysis: Barrett can typically be counted on for assists without Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes in the lineup. His nine assists weren't a surprise, but he exploded for 32 points against the Bulls Monday. He's now had four games in December with at least 29 points. Fantasy managers will certainly take that from Barrett, who is a must-start option as Quickley and Barnes are still set to be out for weeks. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (groin) won't return Monday vs. Bulls
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 3:52 PM
Jakob Poeltl (groin) won't return to Monday's game against the Bulls.
Analysis: Poeltl injured his groin when he planted his foot on defense in the second half against the Bulls Monday. He ended up doing the splits, almost as if there was a wet spot on the floor. Poeltl headed to the locker room and was quickly ruled out so he could be down for at least another game or two in the future. |
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Jakob Poeltl TOR starting Barrett, Dick, Agbaji, Mogbo, Poeltl
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 12:49 PM
Blake Murphy
RJ Barrett, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Jonathan Mogbo, and Jakob Poeltl will start Monday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Poeltl will start after coming off the bench in Thursday's game against Miami when he was initially believed to be a late scratch. Bruno Fernando heads to the bench and is not worth rostering in fantasy leagues. Also of note is Barrett remaining in the role of primary playmaker while Mogbo makes another start for the injured Scottie Barnes. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes (ankle) not cleared for contact
Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 11:59 AM
Eric Koreen
Scottie Barnes (right ankle sprain) participated in portions of Monday's shootaround but has not been cleared for contact.
Analysis: Having injured his ankle during a December 9 loss to the Knicks, Barnes was initially expected to miss âseveral weeks.â While he still has not been cleared for contact, the work done recently suggests that Barnes may not be on the sideline for too long. While Jonathan Mogbo replaced the Raptors star in the lineup for their first game post-injury, Davion Mitchell and Ja'Kobe Walter also have increased opportunities to contribute. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett records first career triple-double
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 4:37 PM
RJ Barrett recorded a triple-double on Thursday with 13 points (5-of-18 FGs), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks, one triple and six turnovers in a 114-104 loss to Miami.
Analysis: Darko Rajakovic opted to roll with rookie Jonathan Mogbo in the starting unit in place of the injured Scottie Barnes, which means that Barrett will be the team's primary playmaker moving forward. That helps explain a lot of his production in this game. He was able to record the first triple-double of his career, but he shot the ball poorly and turned it over a lot. The blocks were an unexpected boost, but managers should be able to rely on him for assists moving forward until either Barnes or Immanuel Quickley returns to the lineup. |
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Gradey Dick Gradey Dick scores 22 with three triples in loss
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 4:31 PM
Gradey Dick lit up Miami with 22 points (8-of-19 FGs), four rebounds, two assists and three 3-pointers on Thursday.
Analysis: After being held to a season-low seven points in their last game, Dick got back on track in this game. With Scottie Barnes set to miss multiple weeks, they're going to need more games like this from Dick just to keep games close. Most of his impact in fantasy basketball has comes from points and 3-pointers, and that isn't going to change. However, he had some massive performances earlier this year when the team was playnig without Barnes, and managers should expect him to be a focal point of the offense moving forward. |
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Jakob Poeltl Crisis averted: Jakob Poeltl playing Thursday
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 1:50 PM
Vivek Jacob
Jakob Poeltl (back spasms) has now checked into Thursday's game against Miami.
Analysis: Poeltl checked in just two minutes into the game. Barring a change, he should play his typical role for the remainder of this game. The managers that were upset about Poeltl being a late scratch can now rejoice. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl late scratch, Bruno Fernando to start
Thu, Dec 12, 2024, 1:36 PM
Vivek Jacob
Bruno Fernando will start in place of Jakob Poeltl (back spasms) against Miami on Thursday.
Analysis: A few minutes after tipoff was scheduled Toronto has added Poeltl to the injury report as doubtful. They're technically not ruling out the possibility that Poeltl plays off the bench, but the odds are low. Fernando will start, with Kelly Olynyk seeing extra minutes off the bench. However, the change happened after lineups would have locked, which means there isn't anything fantasy managers can do. |
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Scottie Barnes Shams: Scottie Barnes to miss âseveral weeks'
Wed, Dec 11, 2024, 6:46 AM
Shams Charania on Twitter
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Scottie Barnes will miss âseveral weeksâ after sustaining a right ankle injury in Monday's loss to New York.
Analysis: Barnes' loss is a massive blow, as he leads the team in assists and is second in scoring and rebounding. Toronto will likely use a committee approach to fill in for Barnes, with Jonathan Mogbo and Davion Mitchell as the primary beneficiaries. RJ Barrett should also see an uptick in playmaking responsibilities for as long as Barnes is sidelined. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (elbow) remains out indefinitely
Tue, Dec 10, 2024, 10:27 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Immanuel Quickley (left UCL tear) is progressing in his recovery but has not been cleared to ramp up or practice.
Analysis: The good news for the Raptors guard is that his recovery is trending in the right direction. However, Quickley has not been cleared to ramp up his recovery or resume practicing. He remains out indefinitely and does not have a timeline for return. With Scottie Barnes (ankle) also injured, Davion Mitchell will have added importance to the Raptors, likely as a starter in the short term. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett leads Raptors with 30 points in loss
Mon, Dec 9, 2024, 4:25 PM
RJ Barrett led Toronto with 30 points (13-of-24 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and three 3-pointers in a 113-108 loss to the Knicks on Monday.
Analysis: Playing against his former team, Barrett reminded them of just how good he can be as a scorer. This was his seventh 30-point game of the year, and he was able to chip in value in other categories as well. This was the second time that he has played against New York since they traded him last year, and he scored 20 points in a blowout loss last season. This was a nice bounce back performance for him after he only scored 18 points in their last game. The Raptors will play their next game in Miami on Thursday. |
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