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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett puts up 20 points, four rebounds
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:41 PM
RJ Barrett amassed 20 points (8-of-14 FGs, 4-of-7 FTs), four rebounds and three assists in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: After scoring six points on 3-of-8 shooting in the first half, Barrett scored 10 in the third quarter alone. He shot well on Wednesday, making just over half his shots, and he also posted solid rebound and assist numbers. Most encouraging were the 14 shots, possibly a sign that Barrett's volume won't suffer much with Kawhi Leonard back in Toronto. Barrett has long offered better value in points leagues than category leagues, and that's unlikely to change in 2026-27. |
Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl plays 22 minutes vs. Chicago
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:39 PM
Jakob Poeltl finished Wednesday's win over the Bulls with three points (1-of-1 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, one steal and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Four Raptors starters scored at least 20 points on Wednesday, with Poeltl (unsurprisingly) taking the hit. The 7-footer took only one shot, and low-attempt games will likely be the norm this season. Also, Collin Murray-Boyles (6/8/3/1/1) played 20 minutes off the bench, while Poeltl played 22. The two shared the court for three minutes during the first quarter, but that was it. If Poeltl and CMB split minutes evenly as the season progresses, the former may not be worth rostering in 12-team leagues. |
Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes moves into 5th on TOR assist list
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:35 PM
Scottie Barnes accounted for 23 points (8-of-19 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Wednesday was a record night in Toronto, as the Raptors broke last season's mark for the largest season-opening win in franchise history. In the 135-92 rout of the Bulls, Barnes also moved into fifth on the franchise's all-time assist list, passing Pascal Siakam. âScottie Bâ was one of four Raptors starters to finish with at least 20 points, and he led the team in shot attempts (19). This sets up to be another big fantasy season for Barnes, especially with Kawhi Leonard making his return to Toronto. |
Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley records 23/4/7/2 stat line
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:32 PM
Immanuel Quickley tallied 23 points (6-of-13 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.
Analysis: Despite being close to a top-50 player in category leagues last season, Quickley entered the season with a Yahoo ADP in the nineties. Against the rebuilding Bulls, the Raptors guard showed why fantasy managers should have held him in higher regard in drafts. Quickley was one of four Toronto starters to score at least 20 points, and he shouldn't have any issues getting scoring opportunities this season. |
Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores 23 points in Raptors return
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 4:30 PM
Kawhi Leonard finished Wednesday's rout of the Bulls with 23 points (5-of-17 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, two assists, four steals, one block and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Leonard officially returned to the Raptors on Tuesday, and head coach Darko Rajakovi? didn't have to ask much of his star forward. After playing 13 minutes in the first half, Leonard logged 11 in the second. With Toronto leading by a large margin throughout, Kawhi could have been limited to 20 minutes if not for the desire to give him added conditioning. Leonard won't have many 5-of-17 nights, so fantasy managers have nothing to worry about there. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard returns to the Raptors Wednesday
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 1:18 PM
The Raptors will start Emmanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett, Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Jacob Poeltl against the Bulls on Wednesday.
Analysis: Leonard spent the 2018-19 season in Toronto, delivering the franchise's only championship. The 35-year-old small forward is set to make his return in the Raptors' season opener against the Bulls Wednesday. He'll start alongside Quickly, Barrett, Barnes and Poeltl. |
Trayce Jackson-Davis Trayce Jackson-Davis has 23 points in loss to Pistons
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 4:39 PM
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 23 points (4-of-5 FGs, 15-of-16 FTs), three rebounds and one steal in Friday's exhibition against the Pistons.
Analysis: Jackson-Davis flashed his potential with 23 points in the loss against the Pistons Friday. He played just five minutes per game in 17 games with the Raptors last season. Jackson-Davis should go back to playing closer to 15 minutes per game this year, but still won't see enough minutes to be a fantasy option. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes has 23/3/4 line in loss vs. Knicks
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 4:37 PM
Scottie Barnes had 23 points (9-of-15 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, four assists, four blocks and four three-pointers in the exhibition against the Knicks on Thursday.
Analysis: Barnes torched the Knicks' backups for 19 points on Tuesday. With most of the Knicks' starters playing Thursday, the results were pretty much the same for Barnes, who had another excellent game. The 25-year-old forward is a fantasy stud that can be had in the second round of drafts this year. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes pours in 19/6/4/2/1 line vs. NYK
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 4:43 PM
Scottie Barnes lit up the Knicks with 19 points (8-of-10 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block on Tuesday.
Analysis: If there was any concern about how Barnes would fit alongside Kawhi Leonard, he was able to quiet it with his performance in this game. Though it came against the Knicks' backups, both players produced at a high level. Barnes has been a true fantasy star for most of his career and should continue to stuff the stat sheet despite Kawhi's arrival. Managers should draft him early in the second round with confidence. |
Xavier Cooks Allen Graves struggles in preseason debut
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 4:39 PM
Allen Graves (groin) made his preseason debut for the Raptors on Tuesday and contributed five points (1-of-7 FGs), three rebounds, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Graves had been dealing with a groin injury but was able to suit up for this one. His three-point volume across 15 minutes was encouraging, but he wasn't productive in the box score. Still, he was able to suit up for his first preseason game. His role off the bench may be limited this season, but he's an analytical darling that projects to be a fantasy star one day. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard scores 21 points in preseason debut
Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 4:32 PM
Kawhi Leonard made his preseason debut for the Raptors on Tuesday and finished with 21 points (6-of-12 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), five rebounds, two steals and four three-pointers in a 148-98 win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Leonard only played 17 minutes in the first game of his second stint as a Raptor, but his impact was immediate and clear. Sure, it came against the Knicks' bench, but it was still encouraging to see the entire team play as well as they did. Leonard should be ready to play his normal role in the season opener against the Bulls on Wednesday, and he'll still have one more chance to play this preseason, either in New York on Thursday or in Detroit on Friday. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard to make preseason debut vs. Knicks
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 8:07 AM
Esfandiar Baraheni
Kawhi Leonard will make his preseason debut against the Knicks on Tuesday.
Analysis: Leonard sat out previous preseason outings, though it wasn't because of an injury. He'll suit up against New York for the first game of his second stint with Toronto. Expect him to play a limited role in the exhibition match. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett drops 20 points in preseason contest
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 2:50 PM
RJ Barrett contributed a team-high 20 points (7-of-11 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 23 minutes to lead the Raptors to a 114-106 win over the Clippers in Saturday's preseason game.
Analysis: Barrett, who paced Toronto's 57-point first half effort with a team-high 15 points, remains a one-dimensional fantasy contributor and his scoring numbers figure to take a hit with the return of Kawhi Leonard, who will be the focal point of Toronto's offense, when healthy. There will be enough volume during the moments when Leonard is unavailable for workload management reasons that he'll offer some fantasy appeal in deeper formats. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes records 12/10/3 line vs. Clippers
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 2:47 PM
Scottie Barnes accumulated 12 points (4-of-10 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes in Saturday's preseason game against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Raptors didn't make any significant offseason changes besides the Kawhi Leonard blockbuster, which should shift a considerable amount of the scoring burden away from Barnes this season. He made some tremendous strides from an efficiency standpoint last year and Leonard's arrival should lead to even more favorable matchups on the offensive end of the floor. It's worth noting that Leonard has yet to play this preseason, so we haven't gotten a look at how the offense will run just yet. It took Barnes just over one half to record a double-double in this exhibition contest. He's a borderline first-round pick in all fantasy drafts this fall. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley sinks five threes in preseason game
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 2:44 PM
Immanuel Quickley amassed 18 points (6-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 19 minutes in Saturday's preseason contest against the Clippers.
Analysis: Quickly figures to be one of the primary beneficiaries of Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto as he'll be their primary facilitator while also having additional space and opportunities to operate behind the three-point line. The 27-year-old speedster drained 5-of-6 from long range during an extremely shooting performance in this one. He represents a top-60 range, early-round pick in all fantasy drafts this fall. |
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Jakob Poeltl Jakob Poeltl (back) logs 18 minutes vs. Miami
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:47 PM
TSN
Jakob Poeltl (back) finished Saturday's exhibition against the Heat with nine points (3-of-3 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot.
Analysis: What a difference a year makes for Poeltl, who was sidelined last preseason by a lower back issue. That lingering injury limited him to 46 games last season, eliminating most of the 7-footer's fantasy value. Poeltl is healthy this preseason, and he logged 18 minutes in Saturday's opener. He made changes to his regimen this offseason, and the hope is that this will pay dividends during the regular season. Poeltl has been a top-75 fantasy player in the past, and he offers a solid floor if he stays healthy. |
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RJ Barrett RJ Barrett scores 15 in 17 minutes vs. Miami
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:34 PM
RJ Barrett recorded 15 points (3-of-9 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: Barrett was one of three Raptors starters to play into the third quarter in Saturday's exhibition opener, alongside Jakob Poeltl and Ja'Kobe Walter. His field-goal percentage wasn't great, but Barrett was active on both ends of the floor during his 18 minutes. He's been a better option in points leagues than category leagues throughout his career, and that's unlikely to change this season. |
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Immanuel Quickley Immanuel Quickley plays 12 minutes vs. Miami
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 3:04 PM
Immanuel Quickley tallied five points (2-of-6 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: Like Scottie Barnes, Quickley did not play in the second half of Saturday's preseason opener. Limited to 33 games in his first full season with the Raptors, IQ appeared in 70 games last season and was close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. While Kawhi Leonard will be a high-usage player in his return to Toronto, his presence should not negatively affect Quickley's opportunities. With a current ADP of 97, he could be one of the biggest steals in fantasy basketball this season. |
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Scottie Barnes Scottie Barnes logs 12 minutes in preseason opener
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 2:58 PM
Scottie Barnes recorded 11 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and three steals in Saturday's exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: The Raptors didn't need to push Barnes much in Saturday's exhibition opener, so he spent the second half on the bench in street clothes. As usual, he did a little bit of everything during his 12 minutes on the floor. Barnes remains a highly valuable fantasy option regardless of league format, even with Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. He should be no worse than a second-round pick in standard drafts. |
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Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard likely to sit out Vancouver game
Sat, Oct 3, 2026, 1:31 PM
Law Murray
Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play in the Raptors' second preseason game on October 10 against the Clippers.
Analysis: The Raptors have experience with how to approach Leonard's availability, as the team exercised caution with him during his first stint with the franchise. The training staff is taking a similar approach, as he was not made available for Saturday's preseason opener against the Heat in Quebec City. According to TSN, Leonard is also expected to sit out the Raptors' second exhibition, which is scheduled for October 10 in Vancouver against the Clippers. Fantasy managers don't have much to worry about regarding Leonard's availability once the regular season begins. However, the injury management may give some managers pause when evaluating whether to select him with an early-round pick in drafts. |
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