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TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
6 days ago
Mamukelashvili will suit up for Thursday’s contest despite previously being questionable with a rib injury. The veteran forward remains a key piece to Toronto’s bench, bringing rebounding and efficient inside-out scoring to the frontcourt. He doesn’t have high upside as far as fantasy production goes, but he should be able to put up decent production in his minutes.
Source: Omer Osman
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
7 days ago
Mamukelashvili has dealing with a right rib contusion, casting some doubt on his availability for Thursday’s game. With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) on track to return, and Jakob Poeltl and Trayce Jackson-Davis being available, the Raptors will have the bodies needed to account for Mamu’s absence if he can’t play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
17 days ago
With Jakob Poeltl (back) still out and Collin Murray-Boyles exiting before halftime after aggravating his left thumb injury, the Raptors needed a bit more from Mamukelashvili on Sunday. As has been the case multiple times this season, Mamu stepped up, and he’s scored at least 14 points in four consecutive games. Poeltl is getting closer to a return, but it’s challenging to envision a scenario in which Mamukelashvili falls off the radar entirely. He’s played that well in his first season in Toronto.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
Mamukelashvili came up big for the Raptors in Friday’s win. He led the team in scoring, thanks largely to his production and efficiency from the three-point line, impacted the game with his passing, and did decent work on the glass during his 35 minutes of gameplay. The fifth-year frontcourt player is enjoying a nice stretch of basketball — he’s scored at least 20 points in back-to-back games and is posting a 19.5/8.3/3.5 line over the last four games.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
While Jakob Poeltl (back) and Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) being out for Tuesday’s win over the Warriors did not result in Mamukelashvili starting then, he was in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against the Kings. And Mamu came through with one of his best games of the season, with the 22 points being two shy of his season-high. Add in the rebounds and assists, and Mamu provided a reminder why he should be rostered in deep leagues. With Poeltl having returned to Toronto to get his back examined, Murray-Boyles is considered to be day-to-day. If he remains out, Mamukelashvili will be worth picking up for Friday’s game in Portland.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
Unlike the Warriors, who the Raptors beat on Tuesday, the Kings start two legitimate interior players in Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud. To account for this, Mamuekelashvili is in the starting lineup, with Gradey Dick heading to the bench. Even if he were to be used in a reserve role, Mamu is a far better fantasy option than Gradey.
Source: NBA Lineups
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
The Raptors have decimated by injuries recently, and the frontcourt is a significant concern. Already playing without Jakob Poeltl (back), Toronto lost Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) during the third quarter of Sunday’s game. That put even more on Mamukelashvili’s shoulders, and he finished with a solid stat line. There’s hope that Poeltl returns during Toronto’s road trip, but if he and Murray-Boyles aren’t available, Mamu will be worth the streaming risk.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
After missing Wednesday’s game against the Pacers, Mamu will be back in the lineup for this game. That doesn’t come as a surprise since he was upgraded to probable earlier in the day.He’ll continue to occupy the backup center minutes behind Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: Law Murray
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
Mamukelashvili was held out of Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, leading the Raptors to go small whenever Collin Murray-Boyles wasn’t on the floor. Mamu’s likely return may result in fewer minutes for A.J. Lawson, who logged 17 on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
Mamukelashvili missed Toronto’s most recent game against Indiana due to an illness. His questionable label is encouraging for the Raptors, who will face a red-hot Clippers team on Friday that has won four games in a row and 11 of the last 13. Mamukelashvili is averaging 10.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 21.4 minutes per game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
The Raptors will have a depleted rotation for Wednesday’s game, with Mamukelashvili among the players unavailable due to injury or illness. Collin Murray-Boyles, who was already playing well enough to merit being added in standard leagues, will take on an even more prominent role. Jonathan Mogbo should play rotation minutes, but he is not worth streaming.
Source: Tony East
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 1 month ago
Mamu has been filling the backup center minutes behind Collin Murray-Boyles. If he is unavailable, Jonathan Mogbo should take on Mamu’s minutes, with CMB likely taking on a larger role than usual. Mogbo won’t play enough to be worth streaming in.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
about 2 months ago
The lone change to the starting lineup is Mamukelashvili, who starts after coming off the bench in Sunday’s win over the Warriors. RJ Barrett, who returned from a knee injury the day prior, is not available for injury management reasons.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
2 months ago
Mamukelashvili drew the starting assignment in this one with center Jakob Poeltl (back) missing his second straight game due to a lower back injury. The 26-year-old big man took full advantage of his opportunity, knocking down a season-high six three-pointers to finish with a team-high 24 points on just 13 shots. He offers enough scoring upside to emerge as a relevant fantasy option in deeper leagues if Poeltl winds up requiring an extended absence.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
2 months ago
Jakob Poeltl (back) will miss a second straight game due to a lower back injury that first became problematic during the preseason. Mamukelashvili, who scored 18 points in Thursday’s win over the Bucks, will fill the void. He’s worth streaming in deep leagues when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Lineups
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
2 months ago
Jakob Poeltl’s lower back has been an issue throughout the season, and it kept him out of Thursday’s game. As a result, Mamukelashvili made his third start and had one of his best outings of the season. The 18 points were the most in a game for him since November 21, when Mamu dropped a season-high 23 on the Wizards. With Toronto ending its week with a Saturday/Sunday back-to-back, there may be at least one more start in the cards for Mamukelashvili, if not two.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
3 months ago
Due to lower back injury management, starting center Jakob Poeltl will not play on Thursday. He’s been replaced in the lineup by Mamukelashvili, who is worth rostering in deep leagues even when Poeltl is available. Collin Murray-Boyles will also have added fantasy value, but Mamu is the preferred option.
Source: Trevor Lane
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
3 months ago
Mamukelashvili endured some struggles finishing around the basket during the first half, but that did not prevent him from having his most productive outing of the season. He recorded his first 20-point game of the season and provided solid value in the rebound category. With Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) out, there’s even more room for Mamukelashvili to have an impact. He hasn’t reached the point where he needs to be rostered in deep leagues, but keep an eye on Mamu.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
3 months ago
After missing Toronto’s last game with a neck injury, Mamu was able to make a big impact in their win in Cleveland. Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) was sidelined, which opened the door for Mamu to play a larger role. He took advantage and scored in double figures for the fourth straight game. Mamu isn’t worth rostering at this point, but if he gets the chance to start in the future when Jakob Poeltl misses time, he’ll hold some streaming value.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
3 months ago
After missing Tuesday’s game, Mamu will be back in the lineup. With Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) out, Mamu will fill out the backup center minutes behind Jakob Poeltl.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
4 months ago
Mamukelashvili did not play in Tuesday’s win over the Nets, which led to Jamison Battle playing 13 minutes off the bench. There’s no need to consider rostering Battle, even if Mamukelashvili remains out for another game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
4 months ago
Initially questionable for Tuesday’s game, Mamukelashvili has been downgraded to out. There may be minutes available to Jonathan Mogbo, but not to the point where he would impact fantasy basketball. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Michael Grange
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
4 months ago
Mamukelashvili is dealing with neck stiffness, which raises some doubt about his availability for Tuesday night. If he’s unable to play, Jonathan Mogbo could return to the rotation after picking up a DNP-CD in Saturday’s loss to the 76ers. Mogbo would not be worth streaming, even with starting center Jakob Poeltl’s back issues.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
4 months ago
Having totaled 11 points in his first two games as a Raptor, Mamukelashvili exceeded that number on Sunday. He shot 75 percent from the field, playing well enough to replace starting center Jakob Poeltl in the lineup to begin the third quarter. Poeltl played 19 minutes, finishing with four points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal. Given the time Poeltl missed during the preseason, the minutes may have been limited due to the Raptors taking on San Antonio on Monday. Regardless of the reason, Mamukelashvili has quickly established himself as Toronto’s best big man off the bench.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
5 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 • Center and Power Forward • #54
6 months ago
Georgia’s FIBA EuroBasket run ended in the quarterfinals, as they were unable to fully bounce back from a slow start against Finland. Mamukelashvili, who played well throughout the tournament, led the way offensively and was impactful on both ends of the floor. However, the Georgians could not get any closer than six points before losing by a 93-79 final score. The fourth-quarter ejections of Goga Bitadze and Toko Shengelia for unsportsmanlike fouls were especially impactful for Georgia, which was making its first quarterfinal appearance.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
6 months ago
Less than 24 hours after Finland stunned Serbia, Mamukelashvili and Georgia bounced France from FIBA EuroBasket. The Raptors center/forward recorded his first double-double of the event and was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Former Butler guard Kamar Baldwin led the way for the Georgians, dropping 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field and 5-of-5 from the foul line. Another factor in the outcome was three-point shooting, as Georgia shot 10-of-18 while France made just six of its 36 attempts. Next up for Georgia is a quarterfinal matchup with Finland.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
6 months ago
Mamukelashvili and the Georgians got their EuroBasket campaign off to an excellent start, knocking off the reigning champions Spain on Thursday. Having agreed to a two-year deal with the Raptors at the beginning of free agency, the 6-foot-9 forward stands to take on a more stable role than he did last season with the Spurs. Offensively, Mamukelashvili was efficient, making plays for himself while also leading Georgia in assists. While he’ll likely take on a backup role with the Raptors, Mamukelashvili will be worth watching during the preseason, especially if Toronto moves to address its logjam on the wings.
TOR • Center and Power Forward • #54
8 months ago
The deal includes a second year player option, according to Charania. Mamukelashvili appeared in 61 games with the Spurs last year, averaging 6.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists. The 26-year-old center shot 37 percent from behind the three-point line on 2.6 three-point attempts per game. Mamukelashvili figures to help space the floor as the backup center in Toronto.
Source: Shams Charania
SAS • Center and Power Forward • #54
11 months ago
With Harrison Barnes shut down at halftime, Mamukelashvili started the second half of Friday’s game. The 2021 second-round pick had a productive night, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing one block shy of a complete stat line. Since Barnes is looking to play all 82 games, he’ll likely start Sunday’s game against the Raptors. But there should still be plenty of playing time available to Mamukelashvili, who can provide value in those situations.