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Brandon Ingram Ingram leads Raptors with 19 points in loss
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:32 PM
Brandon Ingram accumulated a team-high 19 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Ingram left the contest briefly after tweaking his right ankle during the first half, but managed to return quickly. He failed to reach the 20-point plateau for the first time in his last six games as the Raptors shot just 37 percent from the floor and scored only 81 points on the second night of a back-to-back. They'll return to action on Tuesday with a road matchup against the Heat before closing out a quick three-game week with showdowns against the Wizards and Warriors. |
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Immanuel Quickley Quickley notches 17 points, 10 assists in loss to Nets
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 2:30 PM
Immanuel Quickley posted 17 points (5-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds and 10 assists over 31 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Quickley was one of the few bright spots for Toronto on the tail-end of a back-to-back as he dished out a game-high 10 assists to record his third double-double of the young season. The 26-year-old guard is averaging 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.1 steals through 29 games this season. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) will not return Sunday vs. BKN
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 12:54 PM
Doug Smith
Jakob Poeltl (back) will not return to Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Poeltl, who has been dealing with lower back issues since the preseason, has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game. According to the Raptors, his back has tightened up after seven minutes of game action. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will absorb the minutes that would have gone to Poeltl. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) available, will start Sunday
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 11:43 AM
NBA Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley, Ochai Agbaji, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl will start Sunday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Poeltl is available after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Celtics. His return means that Sandro Mamukelashvili will head to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. However, Mamu is worth holding onto in deep leagues, especially with Poeltl's back being an issue since the preseason. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) questionable Sunday vs. Nets
Sun, Dec 21, 2025, 7:54 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Nets.
Analysis: Poeltl has a chance to take the court on Sunday, but fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited. He's seen his role diminish in recent weeks, as Toronto has given more playing time to Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles. If Poeltl is available, he'll likely start, but he's sure to share the court with the pair of backup bigs. |
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Brandon Ingram Ingram scores 24 points in loss to Celtics
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 3:43 PM
Brandon Ingram poured in 24 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists and one block over 35 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Ingram exceeded the 20-point plateau for the seventh time in eight games since the start of December as he continues to carry Toronto's offense. The 28-year-old is averaging 28.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 0.8 steals over the past two weeks, contributing third-round fantasy value during that sample size. The Raptors will aim to get back on track with a quick turnaround when they face the Nets on Sunday in a road matchup. |
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Mamukelashvili drains six triples in loss to Celtics
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 3:42 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili tallied 24 points (9-of-13 FGs), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 29 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Mamukelashvili drew the starting assignment in this one with center Jakob Poeltl (back) missing his second straight game due to a lower back injury. The 26-year-old big man took full advantage of his opportunity, knocking down a season-high six three-pointers to finish with a team-high 24 points on just 13 shots. He offers enough scoring upside to emerge as a relevant fantasy option in deeper leagues if Poeltl winds up requiring an extended absence. |
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili to start Saturday vs. Boston
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 12:42 PM
NBA Lineups
Immanuel Quickley, Ochai Agbaji, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Sandro Mamukelashvili will start Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Jakob Poeltl (back) will miss a second straight game due to a lower back injury that first became problematic during the preseason. Mamukelashvili, who scored 18 points in Thursday's win over the Bucks, will fill the void. He's worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (knee) resumes on-court activities
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:29 AM
Michael Grange
RJ Barrett (knee) has resumed on-court activities as he progresses in his recovery.
Analysis: Barrett has missed Toronto's last 12 games and does not have a concrete return timeline. However, he's progressing in his recovery, and the plan is to have the forward scrimmage live with the Raptors coaches in the coming days. If all goes well, the next step would be for him to rejoin practice. Ochai Agbaji has moved into the starting lineup and should retain that role for the foreseeable future, with Jamal Shead picking up additional minutes off the bench. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) out Saturday vs. Celtics
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 11:23 AM
Jakob Poeltl (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Poeltl is set to miss his second game in a row with a back injury. The Raptors don't believe the injury is serious. It's likely that Poeltl could be available for the Raptors' second game of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Nets. Sandro Mamukelashvili will start in his absence with Collin Murray-Boyles coming off the bench. |
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Jakob Poeltl Poeltl (back) downgraded to doubtful vs. Boston
Sat, Dec 20, 2025, 6:50 AM
Blake Murphy
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been downgraded to doubtful to play against the Celtics on Saturday.
Analysis: Poeltl was initially listed as questionable for this game but is now on track to miss it. This is expected to be a second straight absence for him, which will likely lead to another start for Sandro Mamukelashvili, who scored 18 points as a starter in Toronto's last game. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (knee) ruled out Saturday vs. Boston
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 10:49 AM
Esfandiar Baraheni
RJ Barrett (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be the 12th that Barrett has missed since suffering a sprained right knee. Ochai Agbaji has been the most recent replacement in the starting lineup, sitting just outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Jamal Shead, who's rostered in seven percent of Yahoo! leagues, has also seen his minutes increase, but his production isn't good enough to warrant rostering him in redraft leagues. |
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Jakob Poeltl Poeltl (back) questionable vs. Boston on Saturday
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 10:48 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Jakob Poeltl (back) is questionable to play against the Celtics on Saturday.
Analysis: Poeltl was initially listed as probable for Thursday's game but was eventually ruled out. Saturday's game is the first of a back-to-back, and it seems unlikely that he plays in both. Sunday's game is against the Nets, so playing against the Celtics feels more likely. If he is sidelined, Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely get another start after scoring 18 points on Thursday. |
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Sandro Mamukelashvili Sandro Mamukelashvili scores 18 in spot start
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:41 PM
Sandro Mamukelashvili tallied 18 points (8-of-12 FGs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Jakob Poeltl's lower back has been an issue throughout the season, and it kept him out of Thursday's game. As a result, Mamukelashvili made his third start and had one of his best outings of the season. The 18 points were the most in a game for him since November 21, when Mamu dropped a season-high 23 on the Wizards. With Toronto ending its week with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back, there may be at least one more start in the cards for Mamukelashvili, if not two. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes records 24 points, 11 rebounds
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:40 PM
Scottie Barnes amassed 24 points (10-of-14 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: After missing out on his second All-Star Game appearance last season, Barnes is putting together a good argument to make that happen this winter. He recorded his 14th double-double of the season on Thursday, and the final line included three defensive contributions. That said, Barnes' fantasy value has slipped recently, due mainly to poor foul shooting. Over the last two weeks, he's made 61.5 percent of his attempts, including a 2-of-5 night in Milwaukee. |
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Brandon Ingram Brandon Ingram scores game-high 29 points vs. MIL
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 4:40 PM
Brandon Ingram finished Thursday's win over the Bucks with 29 points (9-of-18 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and four three-pointers.
Analysis: Ingram has been on a roll recently, scoring at least 28 points in four straight games. Over the past two weeks, he has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats while shooting nearly 49 percent from the field. Results-wise, the Raptors have struggled since losing RJ Barrett to a knee injury, but Ingram's production has been among the few positives. Even better for fantasy managers is that his availability has not been an issue. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) out Thursday vs. Bucks
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 12:43 PM
Jakob Poeltl (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Poeltl was initially listed as probable, but was downgraded to questionable Thursday afternoon and subsequently ruled out. Without the 30-year-old center, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles should be in line for extra minutes. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) downgraded to questionable
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 7:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl (back) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Poeltl was listed as probable on Wednesday, but this downgrade suggests he's in danger of missing Thursday's game against Milwaukee. If Poeltl is ultimately sidelined, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles would be in line for additional minutes. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (knee) to remain out Thursday vs. MIL
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:06 PM
Josh Lewenberg
RJ Barrett (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Barrett was expected to begin the return-to-play process this week, and there's still more work to be done before he's cleared to play in games. Ochai Agbaji has been his most recent replacement in the starting lineup, with Ja'Kobe Walter also making multiple starts. Neither player has been consistent enough to merit being streamed in most leagues. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) probable Thursday vs. MIL
Wed, Dec 17, 2025, 12:03 PM
Josh Lewenberg
Jakob Poeltl (back) is probable for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: After being held out of a December 3 loss to the Lakers, Poeltl has played in Toronto's last four games. The probable tag suggests that he'll be available on Thursday, meaning that Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles would miss out on potential boosts to their fantasy values. |
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