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TOR • Center • #19
about 20 hours ago
Poeltl missed Tuesday’s game against the Thunder, but he will be available for the second leg of this back-to-back. His return should push Collin Murray-Boyles back to the bench after he started against OKC.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
3 days ago
Poeltl is set to miss Tuesday’s matchup against the Thunder for lower back strain injury management reasons. The 30-year-old center had six points and eight rebounds in 26 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Bucks. Collin Murray-Boyles should start and see more minutes with Poeltl sidelined.
TOR • Center • #19
4 days ago
After coming off the bench in Toronto’s first game out of the All-Star break, Poeltl’s role sparked concern among many fantasy managers. He was back in the lineup on Sunday, playing 26 minutes. One would assume that Poeltl’s opportunities will increase eventually, but the Raptors aren’t going to rush the process. Collin Murray-Boyles (eight points, four rebounds and two steals) played 20 minutes off the bench on Sunday, and the lineup change does mean his fantasy value takes a hit.
TOR • Center • #19
14 days ago
Poeltl suited up for the first time since December and was immediately back in the starting unit. He played 20 minutes and wasn’t productive, but it was a positive step to see him back out on the floor. It has been a rough season to this point for Poeltl, but he’ll get some time to rest more during the All-Star break. He’ll look to have a more productive final two months of the regular season.
TOR • Center • #19
16 days ago
Poeltl could return to the court after nearly two months on the shelf, though he’ll surely be on a minutes restriction if he does. With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) already ruled out, Sandro Mamukelashvili could be in line for big minutes.
Source: Omer Osman
TOR • Center • #19
18 days ago
Poeltl has been out since December, and that won’t change on Sunday. However, the past few days have been spent getting his conditioning up to par rather than rehabbing his lower back, which is a positive. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili will again play most of the available minutes, and Trayce Jackson-Davis is available to make his Raptors debut.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center • #19
19 days ago
Poeltl, who has not appeared in a game since December, has been plagued by a lower back injury since training camp. With the 7-footer going through practice on Saturday, there’s a chance that he plays on Sunday against the Pacers. Given the time that Poeltl has missed, conditioning is a concern. While his return would mean fewer minutes for Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili, Poeltl is unlikely to take on a full workload immediately.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center • #19
21 days ago
Thursday’s game against the Bulls will be the 23rd that Poeltl has missed since aggravating a lower back injury during a December 21 loss to the Nets. After Thursday, the Raptors have two games remaining on the schedule before the All-Star break. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili have picked up the slack in Poeltl’s absence, and both have been productive enough to merit being rostered.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl, who has been dealing with a lower back issue since the preseason, left the Raptors during the team’s current road trip to meet with a specialist. On Sunday, the team announced that he has since received treatment, but a timeline for a return to game action has not been established. With Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) also missing time recently, Sandro Mamukelashvili’s fantasy ceiling has been raised, even if he isn’t guaranteed to start. He’s worth picking up ahead of Sunday’s game against the Thunder.
Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl’s back has been an issue since the preseason, with the 7-footer limited to 21 games. He was with the team for its west coast trip, even going through an individual workout ahead of Sunday’s loss to the Lakers. However, Poeltl has returned to Toronto and will be evaluated by a specialist on Thursday. Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) is also sidelined, leaving the Raptors to rely on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jonathan Mogbo.
Source: Michael Grange
TOR • Center • #19
about 1 month ago
Poeltl’s absence on Friday will mark his 13th straight. The veteran center continues to deal with a back injury and has been limited to just 21 games this season. The rookie center, Colin Murray-Boyles, will likely remain Toronto’s starting center while Poeltl is sidelined with the injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl has not appeared in a game since December 21, and it’s unknown when that will change. With that being the case, now is a good time to add Collin Murray-Boyles if he’s sitting on the waiver wire. Sandro Mamukelashvili is another suitable option, but he does not offer CMB’s ceiling in category leagues.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl has not appeared in a game since December 21, and updates have been scarce since he was cleared for contact on January 5. The Raptors will continue to rely on Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelasvhili, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl was recently cleared for contact, which means he’s nearing a return, but he’s not quite there. Until he’s back on the court, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will fill in for Poeltl at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl has already been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Hawks, but he’s progressing well and inching closer to a return. He’ll continue the reconditioning process, which means it shouldn’t be long before he’s back in the lineup, which will take away minutes from Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center • #19
about 2 months ago
Poeltl, whose lower back has been an issue since the preseason, has missed five of Toronto’s last six games and played seven minutes in his lone appearance during that stretch. According to the team, he’ll miss at least one more week before being re-evaluated. “Poeltl is currently completing a program of intensive rehabilitation and strengthening. Following that period, he will be re-evaluated for a return to play, and his status will be updated as appropriate,” the Raptors said via press release. Sandro Mamukelashvili has replaced Poeltl in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming until the 7-footer is cleared to return.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl is set to miss his third game in a row with a lower back injury. Sandro Mamukelashvili had 13 points and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Wizards. He’s worth rostering in deep leagues while Poeltl is out.
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl will miss a second straight game due to a lingering lower back injury. Sandro Mamukelashvili has filled the void in the starting lineup, and he’s worth rostering in deep leagues until Poeltl returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl was forced out of Sunday’s loss to the Nets after playing just seven minutes due to a back issue that has been problematic since the preseason. Sandro Mamukelashvili, who has filled in for Poeltl in the past, started the third quarter and should move into the first five on Tuesday. Also, look for Collin Murray-Boyles’ playing time to increase off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl, who has been dealing with lower back issues since the preseason, has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday’s game. According to the Raptors, his back has tightened up after seven minutes of game action. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will absorb the minutes that would have gone to Poeltl.
Source: Doug Smith
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl is available after sitting out Saturday’s loss to the Celtics. His return means that Sandro Mamukelashvili will head to the bench, lowering his fantasy ceiling. However, Mamu is worth holding onto in deep leagues, especially with Poeltl’s back being an issue since the preseason.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl has a chance to take the court on Sunday, but fantasy managers shouldn’t get too excited. He’s seen his role diminish in recent weeks, as Toronto has given more playing time to Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles. If Poeltl is available, he’ll likely start, but he’s sure to share the court with the pair of backup bigs.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl is set to miss his second game in a row with a back injury. The Raptors don’t believe the injury is serious. It’s likely that Poeltl could be available for the Raptors’ second game of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Nets. Sandro Mamukelashvili will start in his absence with Collin Murray-Boyles coming off the bench.
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl was initially listed as questionable for this game but is now on track to miss it. This is expected to be a second straight absence for him, which will likely lead to another start for Sandro Mamukelashvili, who scored 18 points as a starter in Toronto’s last game.
Source: Blake Murphy
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl was initially listed as probable for Thursday’s game but was eventually ruled out. Saturday’s game is the first of a back-to-back, and it seems unlikely that he plays in both. Sunday’s game is against the Nets, so playing against the Celtics feels more likely. If he is sidelined, Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely get another start after scoring 18 points on Thursday.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl was initially listed as probable, but was downgraded to questionable Thursday afternoon and subsequently ruled out. Without the 30-year-old center, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles should be in line for extra minutes.
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
Poeltl was listed as probable on Wednesday, but this downgrade suggests he’s in danger of missing Thursday’s game against Milwaukee. If Poeltl is ultimately sidelined, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles would be in line for additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
TOR • Center • #19
2 months ago
After being held out of a December 3 loss to the Lakers, Poeltl has played in Toronto’s last four games. The probable tag suggests that he’ll be available on Thursday, meaning that Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles would miss out on potential boosts to their fantasy values.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center • #19
3 months ago
Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Raptors, who host the Hornets on Friday. Poeltl’s absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, and this may be a spot where Sandro Mamukelashvili or Collin Murray-Boyles starts. While Jamison Battle was the choice for Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, the Lakers’ Deandre Ayton spends more time around the basket than New York’s Karl-Anthony Towns.
Source: Josh Lewenberg
TOR • Center • #19
3 months ago
Poeltl was back in the lineup after missing Sunday’s loss to the Knicks, pushing Jamison Battle (DNP-CD) to the bench. His return also impacted Sandro Mamukelashvili (6/7/2/0/1), who was limited to 19 minutes off the bench. Poeltl played 26 minutes, which aligns with his average for the season. While he did surpass 30 minutes in the two games before Sunday’s night off, Poeltl’s playing time will likely hover in the mid-to-high 20s range. While he can still be valuable to fantasy managers, that lowers his ceiling.