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Brandon Ingram Ingram turns in 31/6/7/2 line vs. New York
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 5:28 PM
Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with 31 points (11-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, seven assists, two steals and three three-pointers in a 117-101 loss to the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Ingram starred for Toronto, but it wasn't enough to get the win. This was his second straight 30-point game and his third of the season. Ingram has bounced back after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which he only played 18 games. His tenure in New Orleans was limited by injuries, but his start as a Raptor has them in the playoff race. He'll remain an offensive star for them, which will continue to lead to strong fantasy contributions. |
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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead tallies 18/3/7 line with four triples
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 5:21 PM
Jamal Shead started on Tuesday and contributed 18 points (6-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and four three-pointers against the Knicks.
Analysis: With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead got the starting nod for the first time this season. In the increased opportunity, Shead was able to set a new season high for scoring and reached eight assists for the fifth time this season. Shead is more than capable of making an impact in fantasy basketball when he gets the chance to start, but it is unlikely that Quickley remains sidelined until Monday's game against the Heat. |
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Jamal Shead Shead, Agbaji, BI, Barnes, Poeltl starting vs. NYK
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 2:08 PM
Josh Lewenberg
Jamal Shead, Ochai Agbaji, Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl will start against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Shead will start for the first time this season in place of Immanuel Quickley, who is sidelined with an illness. Agbaji, who scored a season-high 11 points off the bench on Sunday, will replace Ja'Kobe Walter in the starting lineup. Walter had been starting in place of RJ Barrett, so Agbaji could maintain that role moving forward. |
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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead (quad) available vs. New York
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:56 PM
Josh Lewenberg
Jamal Shead (quad) is available to play against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Shead will be good to go despite the initial questionable tag. With Immanuel Quickley (illness) sidelined, Shead will have a chance to start in his place at point guard, though he should see a massive bump in minutes regardless. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (illness) ruled out vs. New York
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg
Immanuel Quickley (illness) has been ruled out against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Quickley was able to play through an illness on Sunday, but it will keep him on the sidelines against New York in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup, Jamal Shead, who is available after being listed as questionable with a quad injury, should start in his stead. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (illness) questionable Tuesday
Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 7:30 AM
NBA Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley (illness) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup with the Knicks.
Analysis: Quickley is a late addition to Tuesday's injury report, but he played through the illness on Sunday and logged 30 minutes. With Jamal Shead (quad) also questionable, more minutes could be available for Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick if Quickley is forced to sit out Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup. |
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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead (quad) questionable Tuesday vs. NYK
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 11:08 AM
Esfandiar Baraheni
Jamal Shead (quad) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: Shead, who played 22 minutes off the bench in Sunday's loss to the Celtics, is dealing with a quad contusion. While Shead's availability won't impact Immanuel Quickley's status as the starting point guard, the Raptors may need to look to Scottie Barnes to handle more playmaking responsibilities when Quickley is not in the game. Also, Ja'Kobe Walter may see his minutes increase if Shead can't play. He logged 12 minutes on Sunday despite once again replacing RJ Barrett in the starting lineup. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (knee) out at least one more week
Mon, Dec 8, 2025, 7:15 AM
Josh Lewenberg
RJ Barrett (knee) will miss at least one more week.
Analysis: Barrett will miss at least at least two more games, including Tuesday's NBA Cup matchup with Miami. Barrett has been progressing and received a PRP injection to help his knee. Ja'Kobe Walter will continue to start in his place, though Jamal Shead started in his stead to open the second half of Toronto's last game. That may or may not continue. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (illness) plays 30 minutes
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:09 PM
Immanuel Quickley (illness) accounted for 11 points (4-of-9 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, five assists and one steal in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Due to an illness, Quickley was not cleared to play until a little over an hour before tipoff. He looked to be under the weather, and dealing with the Celtics' perimeter defenders didn't help matters, either. The hope is that Quickley will be at full strength for Tuesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup with the Knicks. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes posts 18/11/8/1/1 line vs. Boston
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:08 PM
Scottie Barnes accumulated 18 points (6-of-12 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one blocked shot in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Finishing two assists shy of a triple-double, Barnes recorded his 12th double-double of the season on Sunday. He continues to provide first-round value in 12-team, nine-cat formats while sitting a few spots outside of that threshold in eight-cat. Boosting Barnes' fantasy value is the fact that he has not missed a game this season. He'll look to help the Raptors advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas when they host the Knicks on Tuesday. |
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Brandon Ingram Brandon Ingram bounces back, scores team-high 30
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 12:07 PM
Brandon Ingram amassed 30 points (11-of-20 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: Coming off of his worst offensive performance of the season in Friday's loss to the Hornets, Ingram bounced back nicely on Sunday. He recorded his second 30-point game of the season and shot 55 percent from the field. While Ingram didn't record any defensive stats, that isn't a departure from the norm for him. He's been consistently productive on offense and remained available, which has been great for him, the Raptors and fantasy managers. Toronto will play at least one game in Week 8, hosting the Knicks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (illness) available Sunday
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 8:47 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Immanuel Quickley (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Initially questionable for Sunday's game, Quickley made it through his pregame routine without incident and will play. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, with Jamal Shead serving as the backup. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (illness) questionable Sunday
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 11:22 AM
Esfandiar Baraheni
Immanuel Quickley (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Quickley has yet to miss a game this season, but there's a chance that could change on Sunday. If he's unable to play, the Raptors will most likely turn to Jamal Shead to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start. Also, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes may be asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett (knee) remains out Sunday vs. Boston
Sat, Dec 6, 2025, 11:12 AM
Esfandiar Baraheni
RJ Barrett (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Barrett has missed Toronto's last seven games with a sprained right knee, and Sunday's contest will push that unfortunate streak to eight. Ja'Kobe Walter has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but his production has not been consistent enough to merit streaming. Leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Brandon Ingram Brandon Ingram held to seven points vs. Charlotte
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:55 PM
Brandon Ingram struggled on Friday and finished with just seven points (3-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer against the Hornets.
Analysis: Ingram's worst game of the season represented Toronto's struggles in this game. He scored less than 10 points for the first time this season, and they've now lost four of their last five games, including twice to the Hornets. Ingram is in a slight shooting slump, which can help explain the lack of recent team success. He'll look to get back on track against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead starts second half vs. Charlotte
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:49 PM
Jamal Shead started the second half on Friday and contributed nine rebounds (4-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer against the Hornets.
Analysis: Ja'Kobe Walter has been starting in place of RJ Barrett (knee), but Shead replaced him to start the second half against Charlotte. That wasn't enough to get a win, but the Raptors outscored the Hornets by three points during Shead's time on the floor, which is impressive in a 25-point loss. It's unclear if Shead will remain a starter against the Celtics on Sunday, but he will hold streaming appeal if he does. |
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Immanuel Quickley Quickley scores 31 in blowout loss to Hornets
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 5:46 PM
Immanuel Quickley led the Raptors with 31 points (11-of-22 FGs), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and four three-pointers in a 111-86 loss to the Hornets on Friday.
Analysis: Quickley was the lone bright spot in an ugly loss for Toronto. He accounted for over one-third of the Raptors' points in this game, which marked a new season high for him. It was a wasted performance for him, and Toronto has now dropped four of their last five games since their nine-game win streak ended. Quickley will look to stay hot against the Celtics on Sunday. |
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Ochai Agbaji Ochai Agbaji (personal) remains out Friday
Fri, Dec 5, 2025, 7:22 AM
Ochai Agbaji (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Agbaji missed Thursday's game against the Lakers for personal reasons and will miss Friday's game against the Hornets as well. Without the 25-year-old guard, AJ Lawson could pick up additional minutes. |
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Brandon Ingram Brandon Ingram drops 20/7/7 line, one blocked shot
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:17 PM
Brandon Ingram amassed 20 points (10-of-23 FGs), seven rebounds, seven assists and one blocked shot in Thursday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Ingram had a difficult night from beyond the arc, missing all five of his three-point attempts in the 123-120 defeat. However, he shot well over 50 percent from two, preserving the overall field-goal percentage, and the rebounds and assists were also helpful to fantasy managers. With Ingram not providing consistently good value in the defensive categories or assists, his margin for error is relatively slim when discussing fantasy value. As a result, he's slipped outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats after a promising start to the season. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes records 23/11/9/1/3 line vs. Lakers
Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 4:17 PM
Scottie Barnes finished Thursday's loss to the Lakers with 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 11 rebounds, nine assists, one steal, three blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Barnes and the Raptors didn't get the victory on Thursday, but he provided fantasy managers with another exquisite stat line. The forward/guard finished one assist shy of his first triple-double of the season, and he did so on excellent percentages. Over the past two weeks, Barnes has provided top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats, slightly better than his season-long production. While it's still early, he's trending toward making the second All-Star Game appearance of his career. |
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