Toronto Raptors DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) is doing light on-court work in practice but is still not cleared for contact. Still not using his surgically-repaired left hand, Poeltl's return to the floor is not imminent. The 23-49 Raptors have dropped 11 games in a row, so managers stashing the 28-year-old Austrian big man shouldn't be planning to have him available later during the fantasy playoffs. Playmaking center Kelly Olynyk has started each of Toronto's latest 11 matchups, providing 13.7 points, 5.5 boards, 5.5 assists, 1.1 triples, and 2.2 combined steals plus blocks but is hurting nine-category players with 3.4 turnovers per game across this period. He'll be a much better bet in points leagues the rest of the way, but Olynyk will next face a vaunted New York Knicks defense that's permitting the fewest FanDuel points to enemy centers.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) has been doing some light on-court work but is still not cleared for contact. Barnes isn't using his surgically-repaired left hand in practice, which means he's not close to a return to the court for the 23-49 Raptors. At this stage of a lost season north of the border, managers should not be expecting the 22-year-old All-Star to contribute for them during the fantasy postseason. 2022 first-round pick Ochai Agbaji has started Toronto's last 12 games amid Barnes' absence, averaging a modest 8.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 28.1 minutes over this span. He won't be a reliable streamer on Wednesday against the New York Knicks, who rank first in the Eastern Conference with 107.6 points per game allowed during 2023-24.

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (personal) participated in practice on Tuesday, with head coach Darko Rajakovic deeming Quickley day-to-day as he ramps back up after being away from the team for Toronto's past four contests. The 24-year-old combo guard aims to return for Wednesday's tilt versus the New York Knicks, and the 23-49 Raptors will submit official injury designations later on Tuesday. Quickley was rolling before his absence began, averaging 20.3 points, 8.0 dimes, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals, and 3.1 threes covering 12 post-All-Star break games. Bruce Brown and Javon Freeman-Liberty have split work in the starting backcourt in IQ's stead, but neither of the two have separated much in terms of becoming a worthwhile fantasy streamer.

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (personal) participated in practice on Tuesday, and head coach Darko Rajakovic calls him day-to-day as Barrett gets his conditioning back after being away from the team for Toronto's last seven games. Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks marks the 23-year-old Canadian swingman's next chance to play, where Barrett should be considered questionable before the reeling Raptors release their official injury report. Gary Trent Jr. has steered the offense and been on a post-All-Star break surge, returning top-50 merit in nine-category fantasy leagues on averages of 19.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and 3.0 three-pointers in 32.9 minutes through his last 13 showings but next contends with a Knicks group yielding the fewest DraftKings points to opposing point guards.

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (personal) won't suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He has missed the last three games with a personal issue, so his next chance to return will be on Wednesday versus the visiting Knicks, his former team. In the meantime, Bruce Brown could see the most work at the one. Of course, with RJ Barrett (personal) still out, Gary Trent Jr., Gradey Dick, and Kelly Olynyk should remain the guys on the roster with the most fantasy potential.