Toronto Raptors DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell is expected to play through a left calf contusion on Thursday when the Raptors visit the Cavaliers. Mitchell played less than a minute on Wednesday against the Knicks but could get more time on Thursday since Ochai Agbaji (hip) has been ruled out. Mitchell was forced to step into a large role earlier this season while Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes, and RJ Barrett battled various injuries. He has played a more reduced role lately, averaging just over 20 minutes in his 12 games since December 1 even before Wednesday's early departure. While he focuses on the defensive end of the court, Mitchell can be a solid source of steals and assists for deep leagues if he gets playing time on Thursday.

Toronto Raptors forward Ochai Agbaji (hip) will not play on Thursday against the Cavaliers due to a left hip pointer injury that he suffered after just eight minutes against the Knicks on Wednesday. While Agbaji doesn't usually have high usage when Toronto is at full strength, he has played 29.3 minutes per game in his 37 contests this year. His absence opens up significant playing time, and Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown are the top candidates to get a chance to step up with Agbaji is out. Toronto's next game is scheduled for Saturday against the Pistons, but it's unclear if Agbaji will be ready to return for that contest or need longer to recover.

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (illness) is back in action for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Barrett will make his return to the court after missing each of the last three games due to an illness. It sounds like Barrett is going to have a minutes limit, but the number of minutes hasn't been revealed. The return of Barrett will push Ochai Agbaji back to the bench. Agbaji won't be as appealing of a streaming option with his regular role off the bench. Fantasy managers should go ahead and get Barrett back in their lineups ahead of tip-off.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (illness) has picked up a questionable tag for their game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. He's dealing with an illness that has caused him to miss the last three consecutive games. Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick will remain in the starting five if Barrett can't suit up in this contest. In their last game on Friday, Agbaji registered 15 points, three rebounds, and one assist while Dick posted eight points, five rebounds, one assist, and one steal. Both are solid streaming options, especially in deeper fantasy leagues.

According to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Raptors forwardRJ Barrett(illness) won't play on Friday against the Orlando Magic. He's under the weather and will miss his third straight contest, so his next chance to suit up will be versus the Bucks on Monday. The 24-year-old is having an excellent season with 23.4 points and 6.8 rebounds in 34.1 minutes per contest. While Barrett is sidelined, Ochai Agbaji should continue to be in the starting five for the Raptors.