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DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Joker did what he usually does and posted useful numbers across the stat sheet. Expect more of the same from the three-time MVP, who is fresh off a season in which he became the first center to ever average a triple-double.
TOR • • #
2 months ago
Sarr’s production wasn’t off the charts, but he hit the most important shot of the game. Down 112-111 with 0.8 seconds left on the clock, Sarr caught an alley-oop inbounds pass from Jared Rhoden and laid it up for the game-winning bucket at the buzzer. Olivier and brother Alex of the Wizards played their first head-to-head matchup in the NBA and exchanged jerseys after the contest.
TOR • Guard • #5
2 months ago
Quickley led Toronto in the scoring department thanks in large part to his five made three-pointers. IQ logged just 33 appearances a season ago, and fantasy managers will hope for a healthier season when selecting him on draft day. He profiles as a mid-round selection, likely becoming a viable pick around the fifth or sixth round in most standard drafts.
TOR • Guard • #14
2 months ago
After sitting all five expected starters in Friday’s win over the Celtics, the Raptors will have Quickley, Barrett and Barnes on the court Sunday afternoon. Jakob Poeltl remains out and Brandon Ingram will miss a second straight game, resulting in starts for Walter and Mamukelashvili. While the latter is essentially guaranteed a spot in the Raptors’ regular-season rotation, Walter could use a good effort on Sunday to help separate from the pack among Toronto’s surplus of reserve wings.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
DEN • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Throughout the offseason, there were reports of a potential partnership between the Kings and Westbrook, who has been a free agent since opting out of the final year of his deal with the Nuggets. It was also reported that, with the signing of Dennis Schröder, the Kings would need to move a guard to make room for Westbrook. Malik Monk and Devin Carter, whose names were mentioned in trade rumors to make that happen, remain on the Kings’ roster. Would that remain the case if the team were to sign Westbrook now? Or will the most recent rumblings be a way to drum up interest in either of those players? Westbrook hasn’t been a consistently impactful fantasy option in recent years, so he is not a player managers should look to draft and stash in anticipation of a potential move to Sacramento.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Throughout the offseason, there were reports of a potential partnership between the Kings and Westbrook, who has been a free agent since opting out of the final year of his deal with the Nuggets. It was also reported that, with the signing of Dennis Schröder, the Kings would need to move a guard to make room for Westbrook. Malik Monk and Devin Carter, whose names were mentioned in trade rumors to make that happen, remain on the Kings’ roster. Would that remain the case if the team were to sign Westbrook now? Or will the most recent rumblings be a way to drum up interest in either of those players? Westbrook hasn’t been a consistently impactful fantasy option in recent years, so he is not a player managers should look to draft and stash in anticipation of a potential move to Sacramento.
Source: Shams Charania
TOR • • #
2 months ago
Toronto rested its entire starting lineup for Friday’s exhibition game. While that did not result in Hepburn moving into the starting five, it did free up additional minutes for him off the bench. And the two-way contract player out of Louisville took full advantage, helping spark a fourth-quarter rally that turned a 10-point deficit into a two-point victory. Hepburn is not someone to consider in redraft leagues. Still, the defensive intensity and the success of Toronto’s G League program make him an intriguing late-round option in dynasty drafts.
TOR • Guard-Forward • #1
2 months ago
Gradey was not part of the Raptors’ fourth-quarter rally, which was capped by a Jonathan Mogbo (8/5/3/1) layup in the final seconds. However, the third-year wing was excellent while on the court. Gradey shot the ball well from the field and was an active rebounder, which is what he’ll need to do to carve out a consistent role for himself when the starters are available. The Raptors rested their usual starters for Friday’s game, resulting in more opportunities for Gradey and the others. He isn’t a player worth drafting, but there may be streaming opportunities throughout the season, especially considering Brandon Ingram’s injury history.
TOR • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Murray-Boyles, inserted into the Raptors’ starting lineup for Friday’s game, suffered a right elbow contusion during the first quarter and did not return. The lottery pick only played eight minutes, finishing with four points (2-of-3 FGs), one rebound and one assist. The Raptors don’t open the regular season until October 22; hopefully, that’s enough time for Murray-Boyles to get back to full strength. Following the game, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said the X-rays came back negative.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Guard • #23
2 months ago
Toronto’s projected starters are resting, so the team’s second unit will start Friday’s preseason home opener. Murray-Boyles, the Raptors’ first-round pick in June’s draft, can play power forward or center, which can also be said for Mamukelashvili. As for the fill-ins on the perimeter, all three can use solid performances to strengthen their chances of playing consistent rotation minutes when the regular season begins.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Guard • #2
2 months ago
Murray-Boyles, the ninth overall pick in this summer’s draft, provided a solid stat line in his second preseason game. Having struggled in Toronto’s preseason opener, the rookie forward looked far more comfortable Wednesday night. While Murray-Boyles is listed at 6-foot-8, the Raptors have not hesitated to go small under Darko Rajakovic, as evidenced by Jonathan Mogbo (5/7/2/2) starting at center for the sidelined Jakob Poeltl. The Raptors’ willingness to go small in an attempt to sew chaos defensively may result in consistent opportunities for Murray-Boyles once the regular season begins, and he could be especially valuable later in the year if Toronto is not in contention for a playoff spot.
TOR • Guard • #14
2 months ago
Due to Toronto’s logjam on the wings, Walter’s chances of getting the playing time needed to impact fantasy basketball this season may be limited. However, he showed signs on Wednesday that he could be a player that Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic trusts with consistent bench minutes. Walter was active on both ends of the floor against the Kings, with his production being one reason the Raptors picked up the victory. Walter doesn’t qualify as a must-draft player by any stretch of the imagination in redraft leagues, but there may be times during the season when he steps up as a streamer.
TOR • Forward • #3
2 months ago
Despite being sidelined since December 7 with an ankle injury, Ingram has looked good in his first two preseason games with the Raptors. He shot 5-of-7 from deep in Wednesday’s win over the Kings and 13-of-27 from the field overall through two games. Toronto did not have Scottie Barnes for Wednesday’s game, freeing up additional on-ball opportunities for Ingram. However, touches are unlikely to be an issue for him at any point, whether Barnes is on the court or not. When available, Ingram is a solid fantasy asset. However, past availability issues push him down some draft boards, as fantasy managers have to anticipate at least one extended absence per season.
TOR • Guard • #30
2 months ago
In addition to Jakob Poellt, the Raptors will be without Scottie Barnes for the team’s second preseason game. He’ll be replaced in the starting lineup by Agbaji, with Mogbo once again replacing Poeltl. While Agbaji should play rotation minutes once the regular season begins, he offers minimal fantasy value playing behind Barnes, Ingram and Barrett.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Forward-Center • #54
2 months ago
Mamukelashvili, who starred for Georgia at EuroBasket this summer, made a positive impression in his Raptors preseason debut. The forward/center made the most of his 23 minutes on the floor, shooting 75 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Even with Jakob Poeltl sitting out Monday’s game, Mamukelashvili came off the bench, with Jonathan Mogbo (6/2/0/2) receiving the starting nod. Given his shooting ability, Mamu will be part of the rotation once the regular season begins. However, his touches may be limited due to Toronto’s many scoring options on the perimeter and the wings.
TOR • Forward-Guard • #9
2 months ago
Barrett performed well in Toronto’s preseason opener in Vancouver. He played an efficient brand of basketball, whether he was looking for his shot or facilitating. The issue for Barrett in fantasy basketball is how much he will have the ball in his hands. Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram, and Scottie Barnes will all require opportunities to make plays, which may limit Barrett’s ceiling. Also, he’s never been a great option in category leagues, failing to crack the top-150 in any of his first six NBA seasons. As of Monday evening, Barrett boasted a Yahoo! ADP of 82.4, which is too high given the track record.
TOR • Forward • #3
2 months ago
Acquired from the Pelicans at the February trade deadline, Monday’s exhibition was the first game action for Ingram since December 7. Given the time missed, he looked sharp offensively, shooting 50 percent from the field and only committing one turnover. From a fantasy standpoint, the concern for the Raptors’ wings is whether the room will be too crowded. In addition to Ingram, Scottie Barnes (1/4/5/3) and RJ Barrett are in the starting lineup. At the same time, options like Gradey Dick, Ja’Kobe Walter and Ochai Agbaji will compete for rotation minutes off the bench. While he has been a top-100 player six straight seasons, Ingram’s injury history makes him challenging to trust in standard leagues.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
While he did shoot the ball well on Monday, Jokić was uncharacteristically sloppy regarding “ball control.” He committed six turnovers on the night, a number he met or exceeded eight times last season. Given how productive the three-time MVP is, fantasy managers have little to worry about regarding Jokić. Of the eight games in which he recorded six turnovers in 2024-25, the Joker was responsible for five double-doubles and three triple-doubles. More concerning for Nuggets head coach David Adelman was that his team combined to commit 31 turnovers on Monday; Jokić will be fine.
DEN • Guard • #27
2 months ago
After none of the Nuggets starters played more than 19 minutes in Saturday’s preseason opener, with Murray logging 16, the first five began the third quarter of Monday’s victory on the court. Murray looked reasonably sharp against the Raptors, shooting 60 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc. His fantasy value last season took a hit due to a slow start, but the Nuggets point guard shot the ball better after the All-Star break. The combination of Denver’s improved depth and the exit of Michael Porter Jr. may raise Murray’s fantasy ceiling, even if his role won’t change much.
DEN • Guard • #0
2 months ago
After only attempting two shots from the field in Denver’s preseason opener on Saturday, Braun was far more active offensively in Vancouver. And he didn’t miss, making all eight of his shot attempts in the 112-108 victory. Braun was close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats in his first season as a starter, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP by a significant margin. He’s undoubtedly capable of duplicating that production, but the Nuggets are deeper than they were a season ago. Fantasy managers will want to begin considering Braun in the latter stages of the sixth round in 12-team category leagues.
DEN • Forward • #2
2 months ago
Johnson was dealt to Denver as part of a trade that sent Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn this summer. His first action with his new team, albeit just the preseason, wasn’t exactly a performance to write home about. However, Johnson should fit in flawlessly with this squad that is looking to get back to the championship after being eliminated in the conference semifinals last season.
TOR • Forward • #35
2 months ago
Gausman was ineffective in his last start Sunday against the Rays, but he was the most consistent of the starters for Toronto in 2025 and will get the nod to open the series. He’ll likely be followed by Shane Bieber, and rookie Trey Yesavage will get the nod for Game 3 in New York. Chris Bassitt or Max Scherzer will likely start Game 4, if necessary, but the Blue Jays could go to Gausman on three days rest if they don’t feel comfortable with that.
Source: Shi Davidi