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Monday, January 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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 |  | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) has been tagged as questionable for the team's game on Monday against the New York Knicks. The 28-year-old is dealing with lower back soreness which seems like it could make him a game time decision. VanVleet has had a handful of bumps and bruises that have landed him on the injury report, but then he's played through most of them. If he can't suit up, Gary Trent Jr. and Malachi Flynn would likely see some added minutes. |
Monday, January 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is available for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old was forced to miss two games due to a back issue, but is ready to go on Monday. Fellow guard Gary Trent Jr. will remain in the starting five alongside Vanvleet. That being said, Malachi Flynn will head to the bench and see his playing time take a significant hit. Fantasy managers can go ahead and get Vanvleet back in their lineups for Monday. |
Friday, December 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (back) has been deemed questionable to play in Friday's game vs. the Suns due to a stiff lower back. The ailment kept VanVleet out of Thursday's contest, which allowed Malachi Flynn to see an elevated workload, even as he continued to come off the bench. VanVleet has played at least 37 minutes in 19 of his 28 appearances this year, which bodes well for his DFS value if he is ultimately cleared prior to tip-off; another absence would give Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent Jr. more ballhandling opportunities. |
| | Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (back) and power forward/center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns. VanVleet will miss his second consecutive outing, paving the way for Malachi Flynn to become a highly targeted DFS option due to his low price tag. Achiuwa has been sidelined since Nov. 9 due to a sprained right ankle, but he has recently been tagged as questionable, indicating that a return is likely not far off. Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam are also likely to see elevated passing opportunities among the starting five. VanVleet and Achiuwa's next opportunity to return comes Monday vs. Indiana. |
Thursday, December 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet (back) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Grizzlies. Lower back stiffness forced VanVleet to make an early exit against the Clippers on Tuesday and he could now miss his seventh game of the season. Gary Trent Jr. looks set to take over VanVleet's spot in the starting unit if he can't play on Thursday and Malachi Flynn will have an opportunity to log extended minutes. Flynn has only recently found his way back to the regular rotation and has played well, averaging 10.2 points across the last six games. However, his work in other areas has been lacking, and he's definitely a risky choice for fantasy managers. |
|  | Toronto Raptors forward/center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Thursday's battle with Memphis. He has sat out 22 consecutive games but is getting close to returning to the lineup. Achiuwa averaged 8.8 points and 7.3 rebounds in 20.4 minutes at the start of the season before hurting his right ankle. Juancho Hernangomez and Thaddeus Young have been earning some good minutes in his absence, and Achiuwa's eventual return will have a negative impact on both players. |
Tuesday, December 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa (ankle) is taking a small step toward returning to the court as he was upgraded from out to doubtful ahead of their home contest against the Los Angeles Clippers. Fantasy managers shouldn't jump at playing him or even rostering him just yet, but he's progressing in the right direction. The 23-year-old hasn't played since November 9th, so there's likely to be a good bit of rust when he finally returns. Juancho Hernangomez and Thaddeus Young will continue to get opportunities as he's sidelined. |
Wednesday, December 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (quadriceps) is questionable for Wednesday's contest versus the Knicks. Trent has missed the last three games due to left quad soreness, so fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if he's ruled out. If that's the case, Malachi Flynn, who's averaged 6.6 points in 19 games this season, could be in store for extra minutes. However, Flynn's fantasy upside is extremely limited. |
Monday, December 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (hip) is currently listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old has missed each of the last four games due to left hip soreness. Head coach Nick Nurse mentioned that Anunoby is expected to play at some point this week. The Raptors could be shorthanded on Monday with Gary Trent Jr. (quad) also listed as questionable for this contest. Malachi Flynn could end up seeing significant minutes, which would make him a possible streaming option for Monday's slate. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (quad) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 23-year-old has been dealing with left quad soreness, but it appears he's feeling better. Juancho Hernangomez would start in his place, assuming he's not able to play. Also, Malachi Flynn would likely be more involved in the rotation. Both of them are possible deep league streaming options if Trent is unable to play on Monday. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (quad) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 23-year-old was upgraded to questionable earlier in the day, but it appears he's not feeling good enough to play. It's uncertain who is going to move into the starting five with OG Anunoby (hip) still questionable for this game. Juancho Hernangomez and Malachi Flynn would benefit the most if both Trent and Anunoby are unable to play. Flynn should see decent playing time regardless with Trent out. He'll be worth looking at as a possible low-end streaming option for Monday's slate. |
Friday, December 16
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|  | Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (toe) has only played eight out of a possible 28 games so far this season. He was out with a couple of other injuries and then left for personal reasons, and now he's out again with a toe dislocation. Head coach Nick Nurse said that Porter saw a specialist and he still seems to be about a month away from returning to the court. By now, there aren't many streaming options left on the Raptors because Porter hasn't been playing. When he does come back, Thaddeus Young is likely to take a hit in fantasy value. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Precious Achiuwa (ankle) has been sidelined since early November with a severe ankle sprain. Earlier this week, Achiuwa was getting some light practice in on the court and Nick Nurse said that we may not see him until the turn of the new year. He's still favoring his ankle and doesn't look that close to returning just yet. Once he's back, Thaddeus Young and Juancho Hernangomez will take big hits to their fantasy value moving forward. |
Wednesday, December 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors shooting guard OG Anunoby (hip) has been ruled out for at least the next five games due to a left hip strain. Gary Trent Jr. stepped into the starting five in his place Sunday and delivered a team-best 24 points across 44 minutes, making the veteran sharpshooter an appealing DFS option against the Kings on Wednesday. Currently leading the league at 2.4 steals per contest, Anunoby has emerged into a must-roster fantasy asset in 2022-23 on pace for career highs in scoring (19 PPG) and boards (5.8 RPG). The weeklong timeline likely makes Dec. 23 the next possible date that Anunoby could suit up in a best-case scenario. |
Monday, December 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | Toronto Raptors forward Juancho Hernangomez (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old will sit out after spraining his ankle during Saturday's contest. The hope is that this will only be a one-game absence for Hernangomez. In the meantime, Thaddeus Young should see additional playing time. However, he's not a great streaming option with a majority of this roster healthy. |
Sunday, December 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Toronto Raptors forward/center Juancho Hernangomez sprained his right ankle in Saturday's battle with the Magic and had to exit the game after logging only five minutes. Fortunately, his x-rays came back negative and it's possible that Hernangomez will be game-ready Monday versus Boston. The team officially regards him as day-to-day. Hernangomez broke into the rotation last month, and he has been a decent bench contributor for the team, averaging 4.4 points and 4.1 rebounds. If Hernangomez can't recover in time for Monday's game, Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young are in line to log a few more minutes. |
Monday, November 28
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Toronto Raptors guard Scottie Barnes (knee) and forward Pascal Siakam (groin) will suit up for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is great news for the Raptors who will finally get to pair these two together in the starting five again. The expectation is that Siakam is going to have a minutes limit during this game. That being said, Barnes and Fred VanVleet will likely be tasked with carrying the load on offense. Juancho Hernangomez and Thaddeus Young should head back to the bench, which will significantly hurt their value. Fantasy managers in season-long formats should make sure they have Barnes and Siakam in their lineups for Monday. |
Tuesday, November 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (knee) has officially been listed as questionable for the team's game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The 21-year-old rising star has only missed one game so far this season due to another ankle sprain at the time. He was able to play 45 minutes in their last game against the Atlanta Hawks and seems like he could be dealing with some soreness. Streaming options, if he doesn't play, would include Thaddeus Young, Juancho Hernangomez, and Christian Koloko. They're available in a wide range of leagues and can all provide value due to all the key players that are already out. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is no longer appearing on the injury report for the team's game on Wednesday night. The 23-year-old has missed the last three games due to a hip injury. Now, it looks like he's ready to get back on the court. Trent should return back to the starting lineup and get plenty of opportunities especially if Scottie Barnes (ankle) doesn't play after his questionable status. This season, so far, Trent is averaging 16.6 points per game, but only shooting 32.6% from deep which is his lowest mark since his rookie year. |
Saturday, November 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Toronto Raptors guard Dalano Banton (ankle) won't play on Saturday versus Atlanta. Banton dropped 27 points on the Pistons on Monday night, so he was rewarded with another start in the team's previous matchup against the Heat. However, he injured his left ankle in the third quarter and didn't return. The Raptors are dealing with plenty of absences heading into the bout with the Hawks, with Pascal Siakam (adductor), Otto Porter Jr. (foot), Gary Trent Jr. (hip), Precious Achiuwa (ankle), and Chris Boucher (illness) also ruled out. As a result, Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, and OG Anunoby should lead the way offensively. Yet, DFS managers may get some value from guys like Thaddeus Young, Malachi Flynn, and Juancho Hernangomez. |
|  | Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (illness) won't suit up for Saturday's meeting with Atlanta. Boucher would have seen plenty of minutes with Pascal Siakam (adductor) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) unavailable, so it's a tough blow for fantasy managers. However, Thaddeus Young, who fell two rebounds shy of a double-double against Miami on Wednesday, should continue to start, giving him some value for those searching for a streaming option. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) won't suit up on Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks, marking his third-straight absence. Dalano Banton (ankle) would have likely replaced him in the lineup. However, with Banton also out with a sprained ankle, Malachi Flynn may get the start. While Flynn should be more productive on the fantasy end, his outlook isn't as favorable with Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and Scottie Barnes on the court. |
Wednesday, November 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) isn't available on Wednesday against Miami, marking his second consecutive absence. Fortunately, Fred VanVleet (illness) will return, so he's the favorite to lead the way offensively. At the same time, Dalano Banton, who had 27 points on Saturday against Detroit, is expected to enter the starting lineup. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (illness) will play on Wednesday against the visiting Heat. The 28-year-old missed the last two games with a non-COVID-related illness. With Gary Trent Jr. (hip), Precious Achiuwa (ankle), Otto Porter Jr. (toe), and Pascal Siakam (adductor) all out, VanVleet should carry things offensively, making him an ideal option for DFS participants. Of course, he's a must-start fantasy option in all formats. |
Tuesday, November 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) has been given the questionable tag for Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. He was forced to miss the last game due to the same hip issue but seems to be trending in the right direction. If he can't go on Wednesday, Juancho Hernangomez could get some extra playing time as he started in the same spot in the second half of their last game when Otto Porter Jr. went out with an injury of his own. Hernangomez wouldn't likely be a great streaming option, however. |
Monday, November 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Detroit Pistons. This is bad timing with the Raptors already shorthanded for this contest. That being said, Scottie Barnes are going to see his usage skyrocket on Monday. Also, Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn should see a significant boost in playing time and usage for this game. Fantasy managers should consider both players possible streaming options for Monday's slate. |
Saturday, November 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (illness) is uncertain for Saturday's showdown with the Pacers. He's under the weather with a non-COVID-related sickness. VanVleet logged 28 minutes in Friday's game against OKC, so head coach Nick Nurse may keep him out on the second night of a back-to-back as a precaution. With Pascal Siakam (adductor) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) on the shelf, OG Anunoby would be the favorite to lead the way offensively if VanVleet can't suit up. However, Scottie Barnes, who would likely run the point, and Gary Trent Jr. should also benefit immensely. |
|  | Toronto Raptors forward Khem Birch (knee) remains out on Saturday versus Indiana. The 30-year-old will miss his sixth straight contest as he works his way back from knee soreness. With Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Pascal Siakam (adductor) both sidelined as well, Toronto will be shorthanded up front. Considering Fred VanVleet (illness) is questionable, Scottie Barnes may slide over to the point, which could mean extra work for Chris Boucher, who logged 31 minutes on Friday against OKC. There's also a chance Juancho Hernangomez and Otto Porter Jr. will see an uptick in production. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old will sit this one out while he deals with a non-COVID related illness. It's the second game of a back-to-back set, so the Raptors are going to take the cautious approach here. Otto Porter Jr. will move into the starting five for Saturday's game. He could have decent streaming appeal with nearly 30 minutes available because of Vanvleet's absence. |
|  | Toronto Raptors forward Thaddeus Young will move into the starting five for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Head coach Nick Nurse has decided to shake up his lineup with rookie Christian Koloko struggling right now. Young has proven to be fairly productive when he does play. The Raptors could also use Young's boost in offense with Fred VanVleet (illness) on the sideline. Fantasy managers who are looking for a streaming option on Saturday should take a look at Young. He should get a fairly decent amount of playing time. |
Friday, November 11
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa (ankle) has been ruled out indefinitely. He injured his right ankle in Wednesday's win over Houston and an MRI has revealed that Achiuwa has partially torn ligaments in his ankle. This injury is probably as nasty as it sounds, and the 23-year-old even has to wear a walking boot for 10 days. With Pascal Siakam (groin) already unavailable and ruled out for multiple weeks, it will be up to Christian Koloko and Chris Boucher to carry the Raptors frontcourt. Thaddeus Young has re-entered the frame as well lately and could get a bigger role going forward, while Otto Porter Jr. also has a chance to pick up extra minutes. He logged a season-high 23 minutes Wednesday after Achiuwa left and nearly posted a double-double. |
Thursday, November 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors center Precious Achiuwa left Wednesday's win over Houston with an ankle sprain and is undergoing testing to determine the severity of his injury. He exited in the fourth quarter, finishing with four points, six rebounds and one block in 12 minutes. The Raptors are already without Pascal Siakam (groin), so the team's frontcourt will look very thin if Achiuwa is forced to miss time. We should know more about his injury ahead of Friday's contest versus the Thunder. Toronto's injuries have already paved the way for Christian Koloko to enter the starting lineup, and Chris Boucher is in line for extra minutes as well if Achiuwa is unavailable. |
Friday, November 04
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He missed their last game on Wednesday due to back stiffness. His absence resulted in Scottie Barnes shifting over to the point guard spot. That is likely to happen again, assuming Vanvleet is unable to play. Chris Boucher would also see a boost in playing time and is worth looking at as a possible streaming option. |
Wednesday, November 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) has officially been downgraded to out on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. This marks the second game that the veteran will miss due to lower back stiffness. Back issues are notorious for causing trouble over longer periods of time. More updates are going to be important for fantasy managers, but they can look to Scottie Barnes to receive the starting point guard role and Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton to pick up the guard minutes off of the bench. |
Tuesday, November 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The 28-year-old missed one game so far due to this back issue. Hopefully, it's not as nagging as a lot of back injuries can be. During his absence, Christian Koloko received the start, but will most likely head back to the bench if VanVleet can play. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for any more information leading up to game time. |
Monday, October 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. The 28-year-old went 0-for-11 from the field on Friday, so possibly the back stiffness was part of the reason he struggled. Vanvleet is averaging 37.9 minutes per game, so a day off wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for him. The Raptors would likely use a committee approach to fill the void, assuming Vanvleet sits out. Malachi Flynn, Dalano Banton, and Gary Trent Jr. would all likely see increased roles, assuming Vanvleet is forced to sit out. |
| | Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. This marks the first missed game for Vanvleet this season, which might be more of a rest day than a real injury. Christian Koloko is likely to move into the starting five, while Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes will run the offense. There should be minutes available for guys like Malachi Flynn, but probably not enough to warrant using him as a streaming option. |
Wednesday, October 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) won't play on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran continues to be plagued by a hamstring strain. However, there's good news, as head coach Nick Nurse indicated Porter is heading in the right direction, so fantasy managers could see him debut for his new team relatively soon. Scottie Barnes (ankle) may also remain out, meaning Precious Achiuwa, who had 22 rebounds and 10 points in the win over Miami, should continue to benefit. |
Tuesday, October 25
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) has yet to make his season debut as he deals with a hamstring injury. While he's listed as doubtful for their game on Wednesday, the designation is an upgrade. He seems to be trending in the right direction and could be in line to make his debut soon. Right now, there are plenty of other players out there that can give you the same production as Porter. Fantasy managers should monitor when he comes back and how many minutes he's going to play when he does step foot on the court. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has officially been listed as questionable for the game Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. After spraining his ankle against the Miami Heat this past weekend, a one-game absence could be all that's needed. With that being said, the Raptors could lean more on the side of caution as the game gets closer. Barnes is an integral part of this team and their future, so his status should be monitored up until game time. |
Monday, October 24
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (hamstring) is set to make his season debut against the Miami Heat on Monday. This is good news for the Raptors with Scottie Barnes (ankle) possibly going to miss some time. Precious Achiuwa will probably benefit the most from the loss of Barnes. However, Boucher should be able to do enough damage to be worth rostering in some fantasy formats. It'll depend on how much playing time is available for the big man. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) is listed as a game-time decision for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. This is a bit surprising considering head coach Nick Nurse said Barnes was going to miss some time. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Raptors take the cautious approach and rest Barnes on Monday. Precious Achiuwa would likely see more playing time, while Chris Boucher (hamstring) appears ready to get into some game action. Fantasy managers will have to check back later on Monday for another update on Barnes. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. The 21-year-old was listed as a game-time decision coming into this game. However, head coach Nick Nurse mentioned that Barnes was going to miss some time. It's unclear how significant of an ankle injury Barnes is dealing with right now. In the meantime, Precious Achiuwa should continue to start and be worth looking at as a streaming option. Hopefully, Barnes will be able to return within the next few games. |
Sunday, October 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) sprained his right ankle during the second quarter of Saturday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He did not return. Barnes averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks entering this one. However, he's now heading for an MRI to determine the severity of the ailment, so there's a good chance he won't suit up for the rematch on Monday. If Barnes is ultimately ruled out, Precious Achiuwa, who had a double-double in 34 minutes on Saturday, may enter the starting five. Chris Boucher (hamstring) may also get extra minutes if he's available to suit up. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (ankle) is questionable to play Monday against the Miami Heat. This is surprising as Barnes left Saturday's games against Miami with a right ankle sprain and head coach Nick Nurse expected him to miss "some time". Barnes was slated to get an MRI on the ankle, so that should provide more clarity on the severity of the injury. If Barnes is unable to go, Precious Achiuwa should jump into the starting lineup. Chris Boucher (hamstring) is also questionable and would also be in line for more minutes if active. |
Friday, October 21
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Toronto Raptors forward/center Chris Boucher (hamstring) won't be making his season debut on Friday against Brooklyn. He was listed as questionable for the game alongside Khem Birch (knee) and Birch is available to play, but Boucher won't be rushed into action. Hamstring injuries always tend to be tricky and it's better to be safe than sorry. Boucher's next chance to get on the court comes Saturday against Miami. |
Wednesday, October 19
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Toronto Raptors center Khem Birch (knee) is doubtful heading into the season-opener against the visiting Cavaliers. The 30-year-old continues to deal with left knee swelling, so his availability beyond Wednesday night is also in jeopardy. With that said, Birch isn't expected to play a pivotal role for the Raptors this season, so his absence versus the Cavaliers likely won't impact many fantasy managers or the workload of his teammates. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher (hamstring) is doubtful heading into the season-opener versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) is out, and Khem Birch (knee) also isn't expected to play. As a result, Boucher's potential absence may mean more work for Precious Achiuwa, who could see enough minutes to produce for fantasy managers in deeper formats. |
Tuesday, October 18
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| | Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam did not sign an extension before the deadline this season. His contract does keep him with the team through 2023-24, so he will be eligible for an extension next summer. If he makes All-NBA this season, he'll even be eligible for a super-max extension. The 28-year-old is one of the main drivers of this Raptors team. He made the All-NBA third team last year after delivering a stat line of 22.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. This is a big gamble on himself to try for the super-max, but he should get a good payday either way. The added incentive to have a great season could mean even better production for fantasy managers who drafted him. |
| | Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) was ruled out for their first game on Wednesday. The 29-year-old forward signed with the Raptors this past offseason after winning a championship with the Warriors. His veteran presence off the bench is something that the team was looking for alongside Thaddeus Young. It looks like we'll have to wait and see how Porter will gel with the team, as he's still recovering from a hamstring injury. Last season, he averaged 8.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He doesn't have much value in fantasy unless he's needed as a streamer later on in the season. |
| | Toronto Raptors center/forward Chris Boucher (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for the season opener. Less than a week ago, he wasn't able to travel with the team, and now he officially gets the doubtful designation. If he's unable to play, Thaddeus Young, Precious Achiuwa and Juancho Hernangomez are likely to step up and share those minutes. This sounds like it's more of a short-term injury, as Boucher is trending more toward the healthier side. Fantasy managers should check back closer to the game on Wednesday just to make sure he is out for the opener. |
