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Bruno Fernando Bruno Fernando (ankle) out Monday vs. Pacers
Sun, Nov 17, 2024, 9:09 AM
Bruno Fernando (right ankle sprain) has been ruled out for Monday's Raptors-Pacers matchup.
Analysis: Fernando has provided Toronto's undermanned frontcourt with some support off the pine. Chris Boucher and Jonathan Mogbo will get a chance to contribute more behind Jakob Poeltl while Fernando is out. |
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Ochai Agbaji Ochai Agbaji hits three triples, scores 13 points
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:08 PM
Ochai Agbaji tallied 13 points (5-of-13 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, one block, and three 3-pointers in 39 minutes in Saturday's overtime loss to Boston.
Analysis: Agbaji had a tough assignment on Saturday, as he was the player most responsible for guarding Jayson Tatum. While he did a good job overall, the final image of Saturday's overtime thriller was Tatum cashing a three over Agbaji's outstretched hand. However, this should not dampen his start, as Agbaji is providing top 75 per-game value in 9-cat formats. Few, if any, fantasy managers expected that before the season began. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett dishes out career-high 15 assists
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:08 PM
RJ Barrett logged 42 minutes in Saturday's loss to Boston, finishing with 25 points (10-of-27 FGs, 4-of-9 FTs), 10 rebounds, 15 assists, one steal, one block, and one 3-pointer.
Analysis: Other than the field-goal percentage, Barrett performed excellently on Saturday. He established a new career-high with 15 assists and recorded a triple-double. Also, Barrett only committed one turnover. He remains ranked outside the top 150 in per-game value, but managers should be okay with taking the hit while the Raptors are without Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. |
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Jakob Poltl Jakob Poeltl scores career-high 35 points vs. BOS
Sat, Nov 16, 2024, 5:07 PM
Jakob Poeltl shot 16-of-19 from the field and 3-of-4 from the foul line in Saturday's overtime loss to Boston, accumulating 35 points, 12 rebounds, and one steal in 37 minutes.
Analysis: Poeltl ended Week 4 with a bang production-wise. One night after he went for 25 & 19 against the Pistons, he scored a career-high 35 on 16-of-19 shooting while also grabbing 12 rebounds. A top-25 player in 9-cat formats over the last week, Poeltl's cracked the top-50 in season-long value. Injuries to Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley have given the Raptors center more opportunities to get his offense, much to the delight of managers who have him rostered. Toronto plays three games in Week 5, beginning with the Pacers on Monday. |
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Jakob Poltl Poeltl explodes for 25 points, 19 rebounds in loss
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:12 PM
Jakob Poeltl had 25 points (12-of-21 FGs), 19 rebounds, three assists, one steal and three blocks against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Poeltl dominated on the glass with 19 rebounds including 11 on the offensive end. He last had 19 rebounds against the Nuggets on October 28th. Poeltl also had a game-high 25 points, which was also a season-high for him. The double-double was his sixth of the season. Poeltl is playing to his fantasy ceiling right now with Scottie Barnes still out for Toronto. The Raptors face the Celtics on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. |
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Gradey Dick Dick goes 1-for-10 from deep in loss to Pistons
Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 4:03 PM
Gradey Dick had 16 points (4-of-17 FGs), five rebounds and one 3-pointer against the Pistons on Friday.
Analysis: Dick struggled mightily against the Pistons. He was 1-of-10 on 3-point attempts, including two misses in the final minute of the game that would've either tied or given the Raptors the lead. Dick's still averaging 21.7 points and 38 percent from 3-point range in his last 10 games. It was just an off-game for the 20-year-old. It'll be a quick turnaround for Dick as the Raptors play the Celtics on Saturday in the second game of a back-to-back. |
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RJ Barrett Barrett struggles with seven points on 14 shots
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:54 PM
RJ Barrett had seven points (3-of-14 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one 3-pointer against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Barrett struggled mightily as he had just seven points on 14 shots. He was 1-of-5 from behind the 3-point line and didn't attempt a free throw. He turned it over five times and was -23 in 31 minutes in the 14-point loss to the Bucks. He'll have to pick up his play in this stretch where Toronto is without Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes. |
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Gradey Dick Gradey Dick has 32 points, 4 threes in loss to MIL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 4:49 PM
Gradey Dick had 32 points (7-of-20 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and four 3-pointers against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: The Raptors lost, but Dick was able to put up points in a big way Tuesday. While he only made 4-of-10 3-point attempts, he was 14-of-16 from the free throw line. It would be unwise to count on that production going forward, but maybe Dick will have to be more aggressive without Immanuel Quickley in the lineup and that will lead to more free throws. The Raptors take on the Pistons on Friday and Celtics on Saturday. |
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Davion Mitchell TOR starting Mitchell, Agbaji, Gradey, RJ, Poeltl
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 1:41 PM
Rich Rovito
Davion Mitchell, Ochai Agbaji, Gradey Dick, RJ Barrett, and Jakob Poeltl will start Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.
Analysis: Immanuel Quickley (elbow) will miss at least one week, which means it's âMitchell time.â Davion should be rostered as long as Quickley remains sidelined. The other four starters are unchanged. |
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Garrett Temple Garrett Temple (back) available Tuesday vs. MIL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 1:21 PM
Esfandiar Baraheni
Garrett Temple (low back spasms) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Temple is available to make his first appearance since Toronto's second game of the season. He's on the back end of the rotation when healthy, so there's little need to consider rostering the veteran wing in most leagues. |
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Garrett Temple Garrett Temple (back) probable Tuesday vs. Bucks
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Garrett Temple (low back spasms) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Initially doubtful for Tuesday's game, Temple's status has been upgraded to probable. However, even if he's cleared to play, the veteran wing will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Immanuel Quickley Quickley to miss a week with partially torn UCL
Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 11:08 AM
Immanuel Quickley has a partial tear to the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow and will be reevaluated in a week.
Analysis: All we know right now is that Quickley will miss this week before being reevaluated. At that time, it's possible the Raptors will provide a clear timeline for his return. The injury he sustained is common among baseball pitchers who would have the options of either rest or to undergo surgery. For Quickley, we just have to wait and see what the Raptors say next week. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (elbow) questionable vs. Bucks
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 2:59 PM
NBA Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley (left elbow sprain) is questionable to play against Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Analysis: Quickley played in both legs of their back-to-back this weekend after an extended absence due to a pelvic contusion, but now he is dealing with an elbow sprain. If he is forced to miss Tuesday's game, Davion Mitchell will likely return to the starting lineup. |
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Garrett Temple Garrett Temple (back) doubtful vs. Milwaukee
Mon, Nov 11, 2024, 12:08 PM
Blake Murphy
Garrett Temple (low back spasms) is doubtful to play against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Temple hasn't played since their second game of the year, and he won't be part of their rotation when healthy. This doesn't impact fantasy basketball. |
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Ochai Agbaji Ochai Agbaji hits four 3-pointers, scores 16
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 6:19 PM
Ochai Agbaji tallied 16 points (5-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, one block, and four 3-pointers in 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Agbaji was among the few Raptors who had an effective two games in Los Angeles County. Counting Saturday's loss to the Clippers, he scored 37 points on 14-of-21 shooting from the field while also making seven 3-pointers. Filling the void left by Scottie Barnes, Agbaji has been a 3rd-round player over the last week. He's rostered in 37% of Yahoo leagues, and if not for the Raptors' upcoming three-game week, Agbaji would be an excellent player to add. |
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Jakob Poltl Jakob Poeltl corrals 10 rebounds in road defeat
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 6:19 PM
Jakob Poeltl shot 7-of-12 from the field in Sunday's loss to the Lakers, tallying 14 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 31 minutes.
Analysis: One night after he shot 1-of-6 and scored five points in a loss to the Clippers, Poeltl was more effective as a scorer on Sunday. The double-double was his fifth of the season, and the Raptors center is providing 6th-round value in 9-cat formats. That likely represents Poeltl's ceiling, especially once Scottie Barnes returns to the Raptors lineup. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett struggles but finishes with 18 points
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 6:19 PM
RJ Barrett amassed 18 points (5-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, four assists, and one 3-pointer in 36 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Barrett shared the team-high for points in Sunday's game with Chris Boucher, but the efficiency was problematic. In addition to shooting 33.3% from the field, he committed four of Toronto's 16 turnovers. This was the concern in the aftermath of Immanuel Quickley's return, as Barrett would not have the ball in his hands as often as a primary playmaker. Even with that hot run while the Raptors were without Quickley and Scottie Barnes, Barrett is barely a top 150 player. |
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Chris Boucher Chris Boucher posts 18/5/3/1 line in 20 minutes
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 6:18 PM
Chris Boucher finished Sunday's loss to the Lakers with 18 points (6-of-9 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 20 minutes.
Analysis: Boucher has reached double figures in three straight and four of his last five games, doing enough to merit being rostered in 16% of Yahoo leagues. He's provided 11th-round value in 9-cat formats over the last week, but the schedule may help some resist the urge to add Boucher. Toronto plays three games in Week 4, including a Friday/Saturday back-to-back. Leave Boucher alone for now, but another productive week would make him worthy of consideration for Week 5. |
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Garrett Temple Garrett Temple (back) to remain sidelined Sunday
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 9:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Garrett Temple (low back spasms) is out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Temple will miss another game due to back spasms, and he isn't guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy. This will not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) absent from inj. report
Sun, Nov 10, 2024, 9:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley (right pelvic contusion) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Quickley returned to the lineup on Saturday, starting and playing 26 minutes in a loss to the Clippers. Given the amount of time Quickley missed, the fact that he'll play both games of the back-to-back is highly encouraging. Davion Mitchell will remain in the backup point guard role, and there isn't much to be gained from continuing to roster him in most leagues. |
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