Toronto Raptors DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) is questionable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Following a scheduled rest day against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Poeltl was expected to rejoin the action against Charlotte, but he is on the injury report with a right hand injury. With Poeltl frequently out of the lineup lately, Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo have stepped up to take on bigger roles. Both players will receive extra work again on Wednesday if Poeltl remains out of the lineup.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (hand) is considered questionable for Wednesday's action against the Charlotte Hornets. He may sit out a third straight game due to a hand injury. The Raptors look set to roll out a shorthanded lineup again, as Ochai Agbaji (rest), Jamal Shead (rest), and Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) are already ruled out, and Jakob Poeltl (hand) is also carrying a questionable tag. This could greatly boost the offensive usage of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Meanwhile, Jonathan Mogbo will likely continue to start in Barnes' place.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (hand) won't suit up on Sunday against the Nets, marking his second-consecutive absence. Barnes was absent for Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. As a result, Jonathan Mogbo entered the starting lineup and finished with six points, eight rebounds, and one block. However, Jakob Poeltl (hand) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) are also out for this one, so Mogbo should see a bump in production behind Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and RJ Barrett.

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (rest) won't play against the Nets on Sunday afternoon. Quickley may only suit up just a few more times before the Raptors call it a year. But as far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Jamal Shead, who had 10 points and two steals in his last start, should once again fill the void in the rotation. Shead may be more productive if Scottie Barnes (hand) isn't available.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) won't play on Sunday against the Nets. It's unknown how many more times Poeltl will see work for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, considering the Raptors aren't going to the postseason. But as far as Sunday's matinee is concerned, Orlando Robinson, who had 14 points, five rebounds, and one steal in his last start, should fill the void in the rotation. It's also worth noting that Poeltl didn't play when these clubs last met on March 26, with Robinson amassing 23 points and 12 rebounds as a member of the starting lineup.