Bruno Fernando News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Career-best night on glass Fernando notched eight points (4-9 FG), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 18 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 99-85 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact The 13 boards were a career high for the journeyman big, who is on his fourth team in six NBA seasons. Fernando doesn't see consistent minutes in the Toronto frontcourt and has little fantasy value in his current role, but he is averaging 0.8 blocks in only 9.0 minutes a game. An injury to Jakob Poeltl could make Fernando an intriguing waiver-wire target.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Earns final spot on roster Fernando earned the 15th spot on the Raptors' roster Monday, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact The Raptors claimed Fernando off waivers in July after he was let go by the Hawks. The 2019 second-round pick averaged 15.2 minutes per game across 45 regular-season contests last year, and while he's buried on the Raptors' depth chart, Fernando could see some playing time early on during the 2024-25 regular season if Kelly Olynyk (back) and Chris Boucher (knee) were to be sidelined.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Strong off bench Friday Fernando compiled six points (2-9 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block in 17 minutes during Friday's 113-95 loss to Washington.

Impact Fernando was waived by the Hawks in July, only to be offered a lifeline in the form of a non-guaranteed, one-year contract by the Raptors. Despite shooting the ball poorly in the loss, Fernando racked up five defensive stats, something the coaching staff would have been keeping an eye on. He is no certainty to make the final roster but performances like this should at least keep him in the discussion.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

On this day: Fab Melo dealt to Griz; Ed Stanczak, Bruno Fernando born On this day, former Celtics center Fab Melo was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, and Bruno Fernando and Ed Stanczak were born.

AUGUST 15 • USATODAY.COM

Joins Toronto The Raptors signed Fernando to a non-guaranteed contract Friday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was released by the Hawks earlier this week and didn't take long to latch on with a new team. Fernando will need a strong camp to have a chance of earning a place on the season-opening roster.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks request waivers on center Bruno Fernando, sign forward Dominick Barlow to 2-way contract

The Atlanta Hawks have requested waivers on center Bruno Fernando and signed forward Dominick Barlow to a two-way contract

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hawks waive center Bruno Fernando, add two-way player Fernando appeared in 45 games (two starts) with the Hawks last season, averaging 6.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. He also played in 88 games wit...

JULY 30 • AJC.COM

Released by Atlanta The Hawks waived Fernando on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact After spending just one full season with the club, Fernando will now look to sign with a new team after being waived by the Hawks. The 25-year-old was a non-factor in the first half of the 2023-24 regular-season, during which he averaged 4.0 points and 3.1 rebounds across 9.0 minutes in 18 games. However, after the All-Star break Fernando saw an uptick in playing time, and he averaged 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 19.3 minutes in 27 appearances.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Contract guarantee date extended Fernando and the Hawks intend to push back the guarantee deadline on his contract to July 10, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The Hawks and Fernando decided on a similar move prior to last season, and ultimately the center's contract was guaranteed. If the club decides to guarantee his salary this season, Fernando is set to make $2.7 million this upcoming year. The 25-year-old was a non-factor in the first half of 2023-24; however, after the All-Star break he saw an uptick in minutes, during which he averaged 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 19.3 minutes.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland Basketball: Selton Miguel on Bruno Fernando, relationship with one coach leading to 'done deal' "...So as soon as he got the job, it was basically a done deal."

APRIL 19 • 247SPORTS.COM

Back to bench for Play-In Fernando will come off the bench for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Bulls, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Fernando drew the start in Game 82 of the regular season but he'll retreat to the second unit with Clint Capela (rest) back in action. While it's assumed Atlanta will trim down their rotation, Fernando should see upwards of 20 minutes Wednesday.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hawks' Bruno Fernando looks to make impact in Play-In vs. the Bulls on Wednesday Fernando could, for the first time in his five-year career, play significant minutes in a postseason game Wednesday night.

APRIL 17 • AJC.COM

Reaches double figures in start Fernando contributed 12 points (3-5 FG, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Sunday's 157-115 loss to Indiana.

Impact Fernando got the starting nod with Clint Capela (rest) sitting out the regular-season finale, ending as one of four Atlanta starters and five players with a double-digit point total in a losing effort. Fernando started his second game of the season Sunday, his first that ended with 10 or more points. He rounds out the regular season by posting 11 double-digit scoring outings.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Capela Fernando will start Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact With Clint Capela (rest) sitting out the regular-season finale, Fernando will draw a spot start. In his only start this season (Feb. 14 versus Charlotte), Fernando posted six points, 12 rebounds, an assist and a block in 26 minutes.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Scores career-best 25 points Fernando posted 25 points (11-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 132-91 victory over the Hornets.

Impact Fernando reached a new career-high scoring mark in this one, and the big man is certainly making the most of the opportunity with Onyeka Okongwu (toe) sidelined. However, this was a one-game outlier, and he's not expected to hover around the 20-point plateau -- let alone the 10-point mark -- off the bench going forward, as he remains a backup with no real shot at a starting role any time soon.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Subs Bruno Fernando, Garrison Mathews help Hawks down Hornets The Hawks finally beat the Hornets after falling to them twice earlier this season, beating them 132-91 Saturday night at State Farm Arena.

MARCH 24 • AJC.COM

Stuffs stat sheet off bench Fernando had six points (3-5 FG), 11 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 22 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Fernando is not a player who is known for making a significant impact off the bench in fantasy formats, and he's probably on the wire in most leagues. Still, he certainly made his presence felt in this one, recording at least two tallies in every one of the five major categories while grabbing 11 boards -- the third time he pulled down double-digit boards across his last 10 games. His recent performances are worth monitoring, but he profiles as a streaming alternative for fantasy owners with depth issues at the center position in a best-case scenario.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 21 minutes Fernando closed with one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two steals over 21 minutes during Friday's 99-92 victory over Memphis.

Impact Fernando played 21 minutes off the bench, yet failed to come up with a single point. Despite playing a consistent role behind Clint Capela, Fernando has been unable to turn minutes into production. He has been outside the top 200 over the past month, meaning only those in deeper formats should consider him a viable asset.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Fernando will return to a reserve role in Friday's game versus the Raptors, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Impact Fernando started at center in the Hawks' previous game with Clint Capela (adductor) sidelined. However, the former is slated to return to the starting lineup, thus resulting in Fernando back to his usual role off the bench.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Fernando is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matchup with Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact With both Clint Capela (adductor) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) sidelined, Fernando will be thrust into the starting lineup and should get all the run he can handle. He has some upside as a shot-blocker, so Fernando could be someone to think about streaming in deep leagues. Joining him in the first unit Wednesday evening will be Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey and Jalen Johnson.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Monday's game Fernando (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Fernando was probable for Monday's matchup and has officially been cleared to return from his one-game absence. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 8.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.3 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still battling illness Fernando (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago.

Impact Fernando is at risk of missing his second consecutive game due to an illness. Clint Capela (groin) has already been ruled out for Monday's contest, which would leave Onyeka Okongwu as the lone traditional center available if Fernando is unable to suit up.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out due to illness Fernando (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against Houston.

Impact Fernando has been picking up the backup center minutes recently with Clint Capela (thigh) out, averaging 13.3 minutes over his past three games. The Hawks are likely to utilize some smaller lineups with Fernando sidelined.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Joins rotation Monday Fernando recorded seven points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 14 minutes off the bench in Monday's 149-144 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Fernando had missed four consecutive games with left lower back spasms before he was cleared for action over the weekend. He didn't log any minutes in either of the Hawks' subsequent two contests due to his status as a non-rotation player, but Fernando entered the mix Monday with Atlanta in need of a new backup center while Onyeka Okongwu moved into the starting five to replace the injured Clint Capela (adductor). The Hawks don't plan to re-evaluate Capela until at least next weekend or early next week, so Fernando looks as though he'll be in for a multi-game run as the backup center. Fernando's minutes will likely sit in the teens in most contests, but he could have some appeal as a streaming option for traditional big-man statistics (field-goal percentage, rebounds and blocks) in deeper leagues.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Hawks request waivers on center Bruno Fernando, sign forward Dominick Barlow to 2-way contract