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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl off injury report
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:11 AM
Blake Murphy
Immanuel Quickley (rest) and Jakob Poeltl (rest) are not on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Both starters got a rest night against Brooklyn on Wednesday but will be back against Charlotte. RJ Barrett and Ochai Agbaji are getting the rest nights on Friday, so the starting lineup should like quite different. Jamal Shead and Orlando Robinson started on Wednesday but will likely be pushed to the bench. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (illness) questionable vs. Charlotte
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:06 AM
Blake Murphy
Chris Boucher (illness) is questionable to play against the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Boucher hasn't played in over a month, though that isn't just because he has been sick. Boucher hasn't been part of Toronto's recent rotation even when healthy. Regardless of his availability, Jonathan Mogbo will continue to fill out most of the reserve frontcourt minutes. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett, Ochai Agbaji out Friday vs. Charlotte
Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 10:01 AM
Blake Murphy
RJ Barrett (rest) and Ochai Agbaji (rest) are out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Despite not having a back-to-back to manage, the Raptors have decided to rest Barrett and Agbaji for Friday's game. The former's absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, which Immanuel Quickley could fill since he is not on the injury report. That would keep Ja'Kobe Walter in the starring five, maintaining his fantasy ceiling. Also, AJ Lawson and Jamison Battle may see their playing time increase, but Walter offers a higher upside if he continues to start. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett scores 15 points in return vs. Brooklyn
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:13 PM
RJ Barrett amassed 15 points (5-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in 28 minutes in Wednesday's win over the Nets.
Analysis: Barrett has only been available for three of the Raptors' last eight games. So, while he has reached double figures in all but one game he's appeared in this season, the availability has done fantasy managers no favors. And with the Raptors essentially playing out the string, that may remain an issue between now and the end of the season. Barrett shouldn't be dropped in standard leagues, but shallow-league managers should watch for alternatives. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes struggles with shot, scores 15
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:12 PM
Scottie Barnes shot 6-of-17 from the field and 3-of-3 from the foul line in Wednesday's win over the Nets, accounting for 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists and one blocked shot in 28 minutes.
Analysis: Barnes had a tough night shooting-wise, but he has connected on 47 percent of his shots over the past two weeks. That has been an encouraging development for a player shooting 44.5 percent for the season. Something that may be helping is the decrease in three-point attempts. Barnes has been averaging three attempts per game since the All-Star break, a drop of nearly two attempts per game compared to his three-point frequency before. He isn't a good perimeter shooter, and taking fewer shots from that range may boost his overall numbers. |
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Orlando Robinson Orlando Robinson posts 23/12/3/0/1 line vs. BKN
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:12 PM
Orlando Robinson finished Wednesday's win over the Nets with 23 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and one three-pointer in 24 minutes.
Analysis: While Robinson did not play starters' minutes despite being in the starting lineup, he made the most of his opportunity. The 23 points were two shy of his season-high, and Robinson finished with his fourth double-double. However, he entered Wednesday having scored 19 points in his prior three games. This performance was a departure from the norm for Robinson, who's ranked outside the top 200 over the past two weeks. That said, the Raptors finish Week 21 with two games against teams also headed to the draft lottery in Charlotte and Philadelphia. If the Raptors continue resting Jakob Poeltl, Robinson will be worth a dice roll. |
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Cole Swider Cole Swider signing 10-day contract with Raptors
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 4:18 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Raptors signed Cole Swider to a 10-day contract.
Analysis: Swider appeared in two games for roughly 13 minutes for the Pistons in November, but he has been in the G League since then, most recently with the South Bay Lakers. Toronto has been actively trying to improve their lottery odds, so Swider could end up playing a real role for them. However, it's unclear at this point what that will look like, and he doesn't have a history of fantasy success. Colin Castleton's second 10-day contract just expired, and instead of signing him for the rest of the season, the Raptors will give Swider a shot. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (rest) not on Wednesday's injury report
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 11:10 AM
Josh Lewenberg
RJ Barrett (rest) is not on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
Analysis: Toronto will be down a number of key players, but Barrett and Scottie Barnes will be available and presumably lead the charge against an equally shorthanded Nets squad. Expect Barrett and Barnes to handle their typical workloads in this matchup of tank-worthy proportions. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl out Wednesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 10:49 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Immanuel Quickley (rest) and Jakob Poeltl (rest) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Nets.
Analysis: Toronto continues to stagger availability for its starters, and IQ and Poeltl will be the next men up to ride the bench against the Nets. The pair sat out Sunday's matchup with San Antonio and were replaced in the starting five by Jamal Shead and Colin Castleton. Shead and Castleton may be in line for another start, but Shead is the only player worth streaming. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (illness) to remain out Wednesday
Tue, Mar 25, 2025, 10:45 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Chris Boucher (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Boucher has not appeared in a game since February 26, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. The Raptors will continue to lean on Ochai Agbaji, Jonathan Mobgo and AJ Lawson, getting those players additional playing time whether they start or come off the bench. Agbaji offers the highest fantasy upside in the short term since he's been in the starting lineup. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley turns in 21/4/7/1/1 line vs. WAS
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:25 PM
Immanuel Quickley struggled with his shot but still finished with 21 points (5-of-16 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers against the Wizards on Monday.
Analysis: Quickley had a subpar shooting in the win over Washington, and he entered halftime shooting 2-of-11 from the floor. He was slightly better after the break, and he was able to do plenty of scoring at the free throw line. However, like the other veterans, Quickley was limited to just 26 minutes. Toronto came away with a win, though limiting the minutes of Quickley, Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes was a clear move that they weren't interested in that happening. Managers should keep an eye on Quickley's availability over their final three games of the week and recognize that the minutes likely won't be increasing. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes posts 13/10/8/3/2 line vs. Wizards
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 5:21 PM
Scottie Barnes posted a full line on Monday with 13 points (5-of-16 FGs), 10 rebounds, eight assists, three steals and two blocks against the Wizards.
Analysis: Barnes had a rough night shooting the ball, but the other aspects of his game were solid. He came close to recording a triple-double and added five defensive stats as Toronto snapped a four-game losing streak. Sure, they may want those losses to pile up, but for fantasy managers, this was another strong game from Barnes. Unfortunately, their final three games of the week are all against fellow tanking teams in the East. Don't be surprised if Barnes starts seeing fewer minutes, or if they hold him out of games altogether. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl posts 21/11/1/2/3 line in win
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 4:53 PM
Jakob Poeltl stuffed the stat sheet on Monday with 21 points (10-of-13 FGs), 11 rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in a 112-104 win over the Wizards.
Analysis: Poeltl's availability has remained an open question over the past few weeks, and when he has played, he hasn't played a full workload. However, even in limited action, Poeltl has been fantastic over the last few games, with Monday's performance being one of his best. It may go against Toronto's goal of looking to improve their lottery odds, but he has provided second-round value over the past two weeks across his four appearances. With a matchup with the Nets coming up next on Wednesday, don't be surprised if Poeltl is held out of that game. |
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Immanuel Quickley TOR starting IQ, Battle, Barnes, Agbaji, Poeltl
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 12:41 PM
Toronto Raptors
Immanuel Quickley, Jamison Battle, Scottie Barnes, Ochai Agbaji and Jakob Poeltl will start Monday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Barrett and Agbaji are the only holdovers from the lineup that started Sunday's loss to the Spurs. Quickley and Poeltl returning will push Jamal Shead and Colin Castleton to the bench, while Battle is starting for RJ Barrett. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (illness) out Monday against Wizards
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:49 AM
Blake Murphy
Chris Boucher (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Boucher was a late scratch with an illness Sunday against the Spurs and will miss another game Monday against the Wizards. His availability doesn't significantly impact fantasy basketball. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (rest) out Monday against the Wizards
Mon, Mar 24, 2025, 6:39 AM
Blake Murphy
RJ Barrett (rest) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Barrett was held out last Thursday against the Warriors, but returned to play 30 minutes against the Spurs Sunday. With the Raptors playing the second leg of a back-to-back Monday and four games on tap this week, the 24-year-old small forward will get another rest day against the Wizards. Immanuel Quickley, who also sat out Sunday, will move back into the starting lineup. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (rest) plays 30 minutes in return Sun.
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 2:45 PM
RJ Barrett (rest) accounted for 18 points (8-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer in 30 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: Barrett returned to the Raptors' lineup on Sunday after missing three games. While he recorded solid numbers in the points and rebound categories, RJ was responsible for six turnovers. However, Barrett's availability and the Raptors' schedule are more concerning for fantasy managers going forward. Toronto will play four games during Week 21, the first on Monday in Washington. He may be limited to three games for injury management reasons. |
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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead drops 17 points, six assists vs. SAS
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 2:44 PM
Jamal Shead shot 7-of-14 from the field in Sunday's loss to the Spurs, tallying 17 points, two rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 27 minutes.
Analysis: Shead, who filled in for Immanuel Quickley on Sunday, has reached double figures in scoring in four of his last five outings. The rookie point guard has been a little more valuable recently on nights when Quickley is available, but Shead should only be rostered on nights when he starts. Rostered in three percent of Yahoo! leagues, the Raptors guard may be worth holding onto for the beginning of Week 21. Toronto plays four games, starting with the Wizards on Monday. While Quickley could be available, this may be a spot where the Raptors decide to sit Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes leads Toronto with 22 points
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 2:44 PM
Scottie Barnes amassed 22 points (8-of-11 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in 30 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
Analysis: While Barnes has an excellent night shooting the basketball, fantasy managers in leagues that count turnovers took a beating. The Raptors wing was responsible for six turnovers, and he's had at least five in three of his last four outings. Barnes' status as a former All-Star means he's held to a different standard regarding the league's availability rules. That may benefit fantasy managers as the Raptors play out the rest of their season. However, the Raptors begin a four-game Week 21 in Washington on Monday, so it would be unsurprising if Barnes were held out. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher (illness) out Sunday vs. San Antonio
Sun, Mar 23, 2025, 11:44 AM
Blake Murphy
Chris Boucher (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Boucher is a late scratch for Sunday's game, but his absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball. |
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