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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead steps up to score 20 points in loss
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 4:28 PM
Jamal Shead posted a season-high 20 points (6-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, 11 assists and two steals over 36 minutes in Monday's loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Shead took advantage of his expanded opportunity with Immanuel Quickley missing his second straight contest with a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old guard dished out double-digit assists for the second consecutive contest and drilled four three-pointers to top 20 points for the first time this year. He looks like a viable short-term streaming option for fantasy managers at the moment. |
Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl delivers 18/8/2/1/4 line vs. Grizzlies
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 4:28 PM
Jakob Poeltl supplied 18 points (9-of-12 FGs, 4-of-9 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and four blocks over 31 minutes in Monday's loss to the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Let's face it, Poeltl isn't an exciting fantasy proposition at this stage of his career. However, he keeps producing like an upper-echelon center, when healthy. The 31-year-old big man has been on a roll over the past week, averaging 15 points, eight boards and nearly two blocks over his last three games. He'll face a much stiffer test against the Celtics and their Neemias Queta and Mitchell Robinson tandem in the middle on Wednesday. |
Kyle Anderson TOR start Shead, Walter, Barrett, Anderson, Poeltl
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 1:07 PM
NBA Lineups
Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Kyle Anderson and Jakob Poeltl will start Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Already without Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley, the Raptors also won't have Collin Murray-Boyles for Monday's game. As a result, Anderson will make his first start of the season. |
Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) downgraded to out
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 11:55 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Quickley will miss a second straight game while dealing with a right hamstring injury. Jamal Shead dished out a career-high 16 assists in Friday's win over the Bucks and should remain the starting point guard. |
Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes (adductor) downgraded to out Monday
Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 11:53 AM
Josh Lewenberg
Scottie Barnes (adductor) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Barnes, who was limited during Sunday's practice, will miss a second straight game with an adductor injury. With Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) also out, Allen Graves could potentially make his first NBA start. Even if he doesn't, the rookie's playing time should increase. |
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Scottie Barnes Barnes, Quickley limited at Sunday practice
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, 6:33 AM
Michael Grange
Scottie Barnes (adductor) and Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) were limited at Sunday's practice and will be questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Barnes and Quickley sat out Friday's win over the Bucks, which led to Jakob Poeltl returning to the starting lineup and Jamal Shead filling in for Quickley. That's likely to remain the case on Monday if Barnes and Quickley can't play. The absences would also raise the fantasy ceilings of RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter and Collin Murray-Boyles. |
RJ Barrett RJ Barrett drops 27 points in win over Bucks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 5:11 PM
RJ Barrett supplied 27 points (9-of-21 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds and five assists over 37 minutes to propel the Raptors to a 121-107 win over the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Barrett was tasked with shouldering more of the scoring workload in this one with Kawhi Leonard (knee), Scottie Barnes (groin) and Immanuel Quickly (hamstring) out due to injuries. The 26-year-old hoisted a team-leading 21 shot attempts and got to the free-throw line regularly against a struggling Milwaukee squad. He'll continue to be relevant for fantasy managers as Toronto's primary offensive catalyst until the rest of their starting lineup gets healthy. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl notches double-double against Bucks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 5:05 PM
Jakob Poeltl posted a double-double with 19 points (9-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block over 31 minutes in a win over the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Poeltl was back in Toronto's starting lineup after missing time recently with a lingering shoulder issue. The beleaguered Bucks had zero answer for his size near the basket in this one as he managed to record his second double-double of the year. |
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Jamal Shead Jamal Shead dishes out 16 assists against Bucks
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 5:05 PM
Jamal Shead contributed 10 points (4-of-10 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, 16 assists and two steals over 34 minutes in a win over the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: It's one of the more unusual double-doubles that fantasy managers are going to see all year. Shead dished out a whopping 16 helpers as Toronto pulled away late with an impressive second-half effort against a subpar Milwaukee squad that has just one win through nine games. The 24-year-old was inserted into Toronto's starting lineup with both Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) and Scottie Barnes (groin) on the shelf with injuries. He's a bit of a one-category specialist, but he's a worthwhile streamer in deeper fantasy leagues when he gets the opportunity to start. |
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RJ Barrett Raptors to start Shead, Walter, RJ, Collin, Poeltl
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 1:36 PM
The Toronto Raptors will start Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Jakob Poeltl against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) and Scottie Barnes (adductor, groin) will not play in Friday's game, so the Raptors replaced them with Jamal Shead and Jakob Poeltl. If either of them are available in redraft leagues, they are worth a stream for Friday. Shead would be the priority over Poeltl given the fact that Shead will have the ball more, but most of his value comes from assists. |
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Kyle Anderson Kyle Anderson available against Bucks on Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:52 PM
Omer Osman
Kyle Anderson (illness) will be available against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Kyle Anderson has only played spot minutes up to this point, but Scottie Barnes will not be available in Friday's game, so it's possible Anderson gets a bump. That being said, Anderson is only a player to monitor in deeper leagues and doesn't produce much in the minutes he's been given at this point. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (shoulder) available Friday vs. MIL
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:49 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jakob Poeltl (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Poeltl's status has been upgraded from probable to available. However, he may remain with the second unit after playing 19 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's game against the Nuggets. Collin Murray-Boyles has started Toronto's last three games. |
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Scottie Barnes Barnes will not play against Bucks on Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:40 PM
Michael Grange
Scottie Barnes (left adductor, groin) will not play against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Scottie Barnes will miss his first game of the season with an injury. Look for Collin Murray-Boyles take on more usage in this game. We could also see a bump from Jakob Poeltl, Jamison Battle or Allen Graves with this injury. If there's an add in redraft leagues, Poeltl is the most sensible one. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) downgraded to out
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 12:38 PM
Michael Grange
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Added to the injury report Friday afternoon, Quickley will miss the matchup against the Bucks. Jamal Shead is the likely replacement in the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep leagues. |
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Kyle Anderson Kyle Anderson (illness) questionable Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 9:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Kyle Anderson (illness) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: Slow Mo has averaged just six minutes per tilt with Toronto this season, so his availability won't impact fantasy hoops. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) questionable Friday
Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 8:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: IQ is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances to suit up against Milwaukee. If Quickley ends up sitting out, Jamal Shead could replace him in the starting five. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes (groin) questionable vs. Milwaukee
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Scottie Barnes (groin) is questionable to play against the Bucks on Friday.
Analysis: Barnes wasn't initially on the injury report, but he now may miss a game for the first time this season. With Collin Murray-Boyles already in the starting lineup, Jakob Poeltl would likely return to the opening unit if Barnes is out. |
Kevin McCullar Jr. Kevin McCullar Jr. inks two-way deal with Raptors
Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 9:46 AM
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors' official X.com account reports that Kevin McCullar Jr. has signed a two-way contract with the team.
Analysis: McCullar Jr. was waived by the Knicks on October 23 to make room for Dalton Knecht, but the former will be back with a new team in less than two weeks. Unless Toronto's roster is hit with multiple injuries, McCullar Jr. is unlikely to see many minutes. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett with 22 points in loss to the Nuggets
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:52 PM
RJ Barrett put up 22 points (7-of-17 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, and three 3-pointers in 128-109 loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Barrett led the team in shot attempts in this game and he did a good job scoring the ball. On the season, he's averaging 20.9 points, 6 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.5 blocks, shooting 48.1% from the field, 59.5% from the free throw line, and 31.8% from three. Outside of the free throw percentage, he's been great for where he was selected in redraft leagues. There's even room for him to get better once he starts hitting more of his free throws. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes with 17/6/6/3 in loss to Nuggets
Wed, Nov 4, 2026, 5:47 PM
Scottie Barnes got himself 17 points (7-of-15 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, three steals, a three, and five turnovers in loss to Nuggets.
Analysis: Scottie filled up the box score despite not having the greatest night scoring the ball. The Raptors as a whole didn't do a great job defensively in this game which resulted in their blowout. Scottie has had so many good performances recently that there's no need to panic. The next opportunity to bounce back will be against the Bucks on Friday. |
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