Toronto Raptors DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Toronto Raptors guard Ochai Agbaji (calf) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Pelicans. He lasted only 16 minutes, ending the night with three points. With Scottie Barnes (hand) out indefinitely, Agbaji has gotten more involved. The 23-year-old entered Tuesday night coming off a 13-point, nine-rebound effort versus the Hornets on Sunday. Hopefully, Agbaji won't miss much time. But until he's cleared to suit up, Gradey Dick may find himself in the starting lineup.

Toronto Raptors forward Kelly Olynyk didn't hit a field goal in Sunday's 111-106 victory over the Charlotte Hornets but tallied four points, four rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 26 minutes. The final output is not the most disappointing part, since Olynyk was a very popular fantasy add in the aftermath of Scottie Barnes' (hand) setback but saw Ochai Agbaji unexpectedly hop into Toronto's starting five. Considering Charlotte was missing their two top big men, Mark Williams (back) and Nick Richards (foot), head coach Darko Rajakovic may have opted to employ a smaller first unit for matchup-related reasons. Hang onto Olynyk despite the lackluster stat line, as Jakob Poeltl (finger) is joining Barnes on the sidelines for Tuesday's tilt versus the New Orleans Pelicans. In eight starting appearances this year, Olynyk is averaging 9.5 points, 6.9 assists, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.8 treys in 26.3 minutes.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) is out for Tuesday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The dislocated left pinky finger that Poeltl suffered in Sunday's win over the Charlotte Hornets will keep him out on Tuesday, and it's not the most promising sign to see him ruled out so far in advance of tip-off. Over the 28-year-old Austrian big man's last 13 games, he ranks as a sixth-round fantasy asset in nine-category leagues with averages of 12.8 points on 60.0% shooting from the field, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 blocks. Poeltl should be deemed day-to-day for now, with his next opportunity to suit up coming on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Look for Kelly Olynyk to draw the spot start at centerin a tough matchup against a strong Pelicans defense that ranks seventh in defensive efficiency rating (110.2) in the Association this year.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) left the game against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter with a dislocated pinky finger. During his 15 minutes of playing time, Poeltl finished with eight points, three assists, two rebounds, one block, and one turnover while shooting 4-for-6 from the floor. The veteran big man has provided a much-needed inside presence since returning from injury. In the 13-game stretch since then, he's averaged 12.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 1.5 turnovers per game. Kelly Olynyk has seen some added opportunities and should move into the starting five if Poeltl has to miss any more time. Jontay Porter would also get some more minutes from the bench.

According to TSN Sports' Josh Lewenberg, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is out indefinitely. The All-Star logged just 16 minutes in Friday's meeting with the Warriors before injuring his left hand. He didn't return. There was some confusion regarding how the injury happened. However, and most importantly, subsequent testing revealed he suffered a fracture to the third metacarpal bone. Barnes has had the best year of his career, averaging 20.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.5 blocks. He's also shot 34.0% from deep, a significant upgrade from his first two seasons. Unfortunately, fantasy managers may not have him in their lineups for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. But Kelly Olynyk, who had 16 points, 10 boards, and three steals, should get scooped off of waivers immediately, assuming he's still available.