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 26thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game112.8 8th
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Points per game Against120.8 3rd
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Rebounds per game44.7 9th
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Assists per game28.9 2nd
Toronto Raptors forward R Barrett (knee) is available ahead of Sunday's game versus OKC. The former Duke Blue Devil has played well since being acquired from the Knicks, averaging a career-high 21 points in 13 appearances with Toronto. He's missed the last three games because of a knee issue. However, he's available and can be re-inserted back into fantasy lineups. With Immanuel Quickley good to go after recently returning from a three-game layoff of his own, Dennis Schroder, Gradey Dick, and Gary Trent Jr. should see fewer minutes.
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. This marks the second game in a row that Barrett has missed due to left knee swelling. His absence means that Dennis Schroder figures to once again move into the starting unit. Last game, Schroder finished with 16 points, three rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block in 34 minutes. He's well worth a look as a streaming option with Barrett sidelined for at least one more game.
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will return for Friday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old hasn't played in nearly a month, missing time because of an ankle injury. He'll likely be limited in his first game back, so his DFS ceiling isn't as high as usual. But Poeltl should be inserted back into all fantasy lineups, with Thaddeus Young expected to see considerably fewer minutes.
Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (quad) has been given the questionable tag on Friday as he continues to deal with a right quad contusion. The former Knick hasn't played the last three games due to the quad issue and could potentially miss a fourth consecutive contest. Quickley finally joined the starting lineup when he was moved to Toronto and has enjoyed a bump in fantasy value in the process. Since his first game in Toronto on January 1, he's averaged 16.7 points, 6.1 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 2.7 made threes, and 1.4 turnovers per game while shooting 41.1% from the floor. If he's able to suit up, he's a must-start type of player now, but if he's going to be sidelined, Dennis Schroder should remain in the starting lineup in his place.
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is considered questionable against the Houston Rockets on Friday. He's already missed 11 consecutive games due to the left ankle sprain and could end up missing a 12th. The 28-year-old hasn't played since January 7 when he registered a double-double in a win over the Golden State Warriors. Poeltl has only played a few games since the team traded away OG Anunoby and hasn't played at all since Pascal Siakam was moved. His value could improve when he gets back on the court. In the meantime, if he can't return on Friday, Thaddeus Young should continue to play with the starting five in his place.