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Fantasy Snapshot: Toronto Raptors

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesMay 26, 2020

The Raptors surprised everyone as they have a better winning percentage so far this year compared with their championship season in 2019. Let's take a broad overview of their season so far.

Season So Far: Toronto Raptors

Hoop Ball Fantasy FeaturesMay 25, 2020

The defending champs were supposed to take a step back without Kawhi Leonard, but the Raptors just keep on defying expectations.

The Raptors’ willingness to try new things is…

Toronto RaptorsDecember 8, 2019

The Raptors have been praised for being "innovative" on defense, but the reality is a lot simpler than that. They're just happy to test things out.

Western Conference road trip reveals Raptors’ identity

Toronto RaptorsNovember 18, 2019

The Raptors went 3-2 against some tough opponents, but the real victory won't be measured in the standings.

This year’s Raptors reflected in OG Anunoby’s play

Toronto RaptorsNovember 4, 2019

OG Anunoby's play is representative of the Raptors as a whole, where defense comes first and offense remains a promising work in progress.

Pascal Siakam era begins in Toronto with big…

Toronto RaptorsOctober 22, 2019

The Raptors were always destined to sign Pascal Siakam. Why his max contract makes sense, and why the Raptors did the right thing in passing up short-term flexibility.

What to watch for in the preseason: Eastern…

Atlanta HawksOctober 7, 2019

With preseason mercifully upon us, we've picked one thing to keep an eye on as the exhibition games play out. We'll try to find meaning in certain areas for each team in the league.

Raptors push back on the narratives in improbable…

Toronto RaptorsJune 21, 2019

The Raptors may go down as the league's unlikeliest champions, which is why their story is worth remembering

Raptors need to re-prove their resilience after draining…

Toronto RaptorsJune 13, 2019

The Raptors have been unfazed so far, but the test only gets tougher from here

Discipline shines through as Raptors move to brink…

Toronto RaptorsJune 9, 2019

The Raptors are steadfast in playing their way, and do not look ready to lose that battle of wills

Raptors backcourt steps up in Game 3

Toronto RaptorsJune 7, 2019

Kyle Lowry, Danny Green and Fred VanVleet combined to lift the Raptors in a must-win spot

Raptors defense being pushed to new limits

Toronto RaptorsJune 5, 2019

The Raptors have a lethal defense, and they'll need to rediscover their mojo after getting picked apart in Game 2

Pascal Siakam could be the focal point of…

Toronto RaptorsJune 2, 2019

Pascal Siakam dominated Game 1, and how he proceeds could define the series

The Raptors’ best players make history, where the…

Toronto RaptorsMay 29, 2019

The Raptors got what they needed from the top dogs, but the challenge gets greater from here

Fred VanVleet’s Game 5 indicative of something more…

Toronto RaptorsMay 25, 2019

The Raptors took Game 5 in FVV style

Recent News ♦ Fantasy Analysis

Dewan Hernandez

PF, Toronto Raptors

Dewan Hernandez, who suffered a severe right ankle sprain in December, says he expects to play in the Orlando restart.

Hernandez missed the final 37 games of the season and was often seen in a walking boot on the bench. The rookie wasn't really in the rotation to begin with so the fantasy impact is minimal, but it's good to know that he's healthy.

Source: Austin Kent on Twitter

July 10, 2020, 12:11 pm

Pascal Siakam

PF, Toronto Raptors

The Raptors will be the first team scheduled to arrive in Orlando to kick off the league's six-stage proposal to resume play.

The Raptors are the only team that has to travel across an international border to get to the location to resume the season (Orlando), so commissioner Adam Silver is making sure that he brings them to Florida first. There has been some doubt as to the team's ability to return to action using the same procedures as the other 29 teams due to the fact that they play their home games in Canada so it makes sense for the NBA to plan ahead. Shams Charania is reporting that players will have until June 24 to decide whether or not the will take part in the league's restart plan. More decisions will continue trickling down in the coming weeks.

Source: Shams Charania on Twitter

June 16, 2020, 8:47 pm

Kyle Lowry

PG, Toronto Raptors

The Raptors will open the OVO Center, their training facility, starting on Monday.

This is a positive step but there's still a long way to go, as only one player and one coach will be allowed in the building at a time. The Raptors will let the players participate on a voluntary basis, as will all the teams that have announced the opening of their facilities, but on a conference call GM Bobby Webster said that the players still in Toronto are eager to get going again. About half of the Raptors are still in Toronto while there are questions about how the rest of the roster will get back into Canada — Webster said that the Raptors are working with public health officials and that players will be forced to follow the country's quarantine guidelines, while they won't seek out any special exceptions when it comes to immigration standards.

Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

May 8, 2020, 11:34 am

Norman Powell

SF, Toronto Raptors

Norman Powell (left ankle sprain) declared himself fully healthy and ready for game action if play resumes.

Powell's injury was not considered too serious after he sustained it on March 9, so this isn't surprising. He has averaged 16.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists while shooting 39.8 percent from deep.

Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

April 15, 2020, 3:59 pm

Serge Ibaka

PF, Toronto Raptors

When asked on an Instagram Live about his upcoming free agency, Serge Ibaka said he wants to stay with the Raptors.

Ibaka called Toronto a beautiful city and wondered why he would leave when the Raptors are one of the best teams in the league. The Raptors have been angling to preserve as much cap space as possible for the summer of 2021, which could affect negotiations with Ibaka, but it's clear that there's a strong willingness to stick around. Other teams will likely offer Ibaka more than Toronto, so this will be an interesting case to track in free agency.

Source: Matt Rodrigo on Twitter

April 10, 2020, 12:36 pm

Serge Ibaka

PF, Toronto Raptors

Updating a story from Friday night, the final outstanding test for COVID-19 among the Raptors' traveling party has come back negative.

Great news, as the Raptors dispersed to two charity events in Toronto the night that the NBA was suspended, before it was known that they had come into contact with COVID-19 via Rudy Gobert. Players will remain in self-isolation as a precaution.

Source: Blake Murphy on Twitter

March 14, 2020, 5:19 pm

Serge Ibaka

PF, Toronto Raptors

The Raptors' entire traveliing party (players, coaches, staff) who were tested for COVID-19 on Wednesday have received their results and they are all currently negative.

Results for one additional person is still pending. The Raptors recently faced the Jazz and Serge Ibaka, who guarded Rudy Gobert, tested negative. The organization will continue to be in close contact with publich health authorities and disease experts. This is a refreshing bit of good news.

Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

March 13, 2020, 11:33 pm

Norman Powell

SF, Toronto Raptors

According to head coach Nick Nurse, Powell's recent ankle injury isn't too serious and Nurse thinks he'll be able to play on Saturday vs. the Pistons.

Powell injured himself during Monday's game but might not have to miss too much time as a result. The Raptors have a long layoff until their next game which increases Powell's chances of playing. Continue to monitor the news as we'll learn more in the coming days. Patrick McCaw will see most of his minutes evaporate when Powell returns to action.

Source: Josh Lewenberg on Twitter

March 11, 2020, 6:39 pm