Team Profile
Toronto Raptors
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106.8 22ndOffensive Rating
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116.4 2ndDefensive Rating
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-9.6 27thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game112.8 13th
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Points per game Against120.8 4th
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Rebounds per game44.7 11th
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Assists per game28.9 3rd
Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (hip) could return from a three-game absence on Friday but has received a questionable tag for the matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Agbaji has been suffering from a right hip contusion and seems to be trending in the right direction now that he's not getting ruled out ahead of time. If Agbaji can suit up, he should join the starting five again and receive north of 25 minutes. The Raptors are still trying to find players for the future and Agbaji may find his spot in the rotation. He should garner some DFS attention, especially with the amount of playing time available.
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (rest) is expected to return to the court ahead of Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both Barrett and forward Kelly Olynyk (rest) both sat out of Wednesday's game. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned as it appeared to be a routine rest day. The return of these players should mean decreased roles for Garrett Temple, Jalen McDaniels and Malik Williams.
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Bruce Brown (knee) won't take the court on Wednesday against Minnesota. He made an early exit on Tuesday versus the Lakers with a sore right knee and has been downgraded from doubtful to out. Brown joins a lengthy list of absentees on Wednesday, which leaves Toronto with only eight active players. Garrett Temple, Jordan Nwora, and Jalen McDaniels will benefit from Brown's absence, although it's difficult to predict how the rotation will work out for Toronto.
Toronto Raptors center Kelly Olynyk (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The reeling Raptors will give Olynyk a maintenance day on Wednesday, but fantasy managers should have the playmaking big man available for Friday's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. With Jakob Poeltl (finger), Chris Boucher (knee), and Jontay Porter (personal) all sidelined, Toronto effectively has no traditional big men left standing against star defensive anchor Rudy Gobert. The Stifle Tower could feast on the glass in this one, as it looks like undrafted rookie Mouhamadou Gueye will fill the starting void down low for the Raps. We would advise staying away for fantasy purposes in most situations.
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-52 Raptors will give Barrett the second night of their back-to-back off after the Canadian swingman scored 28 points in 26 minutes during his return from a nine-game absence to mourn the passing of his younger brother. Fantasy managers can expect Barrett back for Friday's tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. One of Garrett Temple and Jordan Nwora should jump into Toronto's first unit with Bruce Brown (knee) doubtful on Wednesday, but neither are recommended pickups in the championship round against a vaunted Minnesota defense that features the best defensive efficiency rating (106.0) in the Association.