Toronto Raptors DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Bulls. The Austrian big man is working his way back from a left ankle sprain, which has kept him sidelined since Jan. 7. Poeltl has missed 10 games, but he practiced on Monday and appears to be on the cusp of returning. Thaddeus Young and Jontay Porter have been picking up starts during Poeltl's absence and will disappear into fantasy obscurity once he's back.

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (quadriceps) is considered doubtful for Tuesday's meeting with Chicago, meaning he'll likely miss a third straight game. With Quickley unavailable, Dennis Schroder and Gary Trent Jr. run the backcourt. The two combined for 30 points on Sunday versus Atlanta and also made an impact defensively by collecting six steals. Quickley's injury has also helped Gradey Dick to start logging meaningful minutes again, although he's still far from a reliable fantasy asset.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (knee) won't play Tuesday versus Chicago, missing a second consecutive game. The former Knick has landed on the shelf with swelling in his left knee. Barrett has enjoyed a great start to life in Toronto, averaging 21.0 points with 7.1 rebounds and 3.5 assists. Dennis Schroder joined the starting give in Barrett's absence on Sunday versus Atlanta, while Jordan Nwora had a big performance off the bench. Gradey Dick also has an opportunity to pick up extra work without Barrett.

The Toronto Raptors have officially ruled out center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) for Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. Poeltl remains on the shelf with a sprained left ankle for the ninth consecutive outing, with his next chance to return arriving on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks for the start of Toronto's six-game road trip. Though Jontay Porter continues to draw nominal starts at center for the Raptors, Thaddeus Young is averaging 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 steals across his past eight showings.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says that a bruised right thigh will keep guard Immanuel Quickley (thigh) out of Friday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers after missing Thursday's practice, but he'll travel on Toronto's six-game road trip that starts Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. With IQ out for at least one game on Friday, look for Gary Trent Jr. and Scottie Barnes to handle the ball more in the first unit. Dennis Schroder and Bruce Brown are candidates to enter the Raptors' starting lineup against the Clippers.