FRED VANVLEET NEWS

NBA All-Star Game, MVP, Slam Dunk, 3-Point Contest odds, results

Here's a recap of how NBA All-Star Weekend played out.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Fred VanVleet an NBA All-Star rookie in name only Fred VanVleet knows himself and he knows his audience. The setting is irrelevant.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Fred VanVleet an NBA All-Star rookie in name only Fred VanVleet knows himself and he knows his audience. The setting is irrelevant.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Center of attention: Towns wins All-Star 3-Point Contest

Karl-Anthony Towns gave big men everywhere something to shoot for

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA All-Star Weekend 2022: Karl-Anthony Towns, Obi Toppin win big

Here are the highlights from the Skills Challenge, 3-Point and Slam Dunk Contest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

Knicks' Obi Toppin wins dunk contest as others struggle

Obi Toppin won the slam dunk contest, earning a 47 on his final dunk when he needed to do little more than put the ball in the basket on his last attempt after Juan Toscano-Anderso...

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Cleveland's NBA All-Star Game, LeBron picks a powerhouse

Stephen Curry couldn’t do it

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Today's best, yesterday's stars set to shine at NBA All-Star

The NBA’s All-Star weekend is about fashion and fun, Saturday night slams and celebrating the very best in the game today

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors' Trent hits 30 points again in 103-91 win vs. Wolves

The Toronto Raptors were without All-Star Fred VanVleet but beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 103-91

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday VanVleet (knee) is unavailable for Wednesday's game at Minnesota, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact VanVleet had an MRI come back clear and was diagnosed with a bruised right knee, but he'll still sit out Toronto's final game before the All-Star break. Khem Birch is expected to start in his place, with Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes set to see action at the point for the Raptors. VanVleet is still expected to partake in the All-Star festivities this weekend, per Blake Murphy of The Athletic, which indicates there isn't much concern over the injury.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star debut moment? Look to Morant, Ball for highlights

The NBA All-Star Game seems to be tailor-made for Ja Morant and LaMelo Ball

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't participate in shootaround VanVleet (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's morning shootaround, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact VanVleet sustained a knee injury Monday against the Pelicans and recently underwent an MRI that came back clean. He remains questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to his knee soreness, but Dalano Banton and Scottie Barnes should see increased roles if VanVleet is unavailable.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota plays Toronto, looks for 8th straight home win

Minnesota comes into a matchup with Toronto after winning seven home games in a row

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA odds: Giannis, Ja Morant and DeMar DeRozan in the mix for MVP

Joel Embiid is the current favorite to win NBA MVP. Read which other players' odds have shortened ahead of All-Star weekend!

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Questionable Wednesday VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact VanVleet exited Monday's loss to the Pelicans early after injuring his right knee, and now the guard may miss another matchup due to injury. The sharpshooter previously dealt with a groin problem before suffering knee soreness in Monday's outing. If VanVleet is ultimately ruled out, Dalano Banton and Scottie Barnes are candidates to see increase run against the Timberwolves.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum leads hot-shooting Pelicans past Raptors, 120-90

CJ McCollum scored 23 points, and the New Orleans Pelicans shot a season-best 58.4% to defeat the Toronto Raptors 120-90

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with knee soreness VanVleet won't return to Monday's game against New Orleans due to right knee soreness, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. He finished with 20 points (6-15 FG, 4-9 3PT, 4-4 FT)...

Impact The Raptors were already getting blown out by the time VanVleet exited the contest, so it's no surprise to hear he won't return to this one. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's matchup in Minnesota.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 25 points in return VanVleet recorded 25 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 110-109 loss to Denver.

Impact VanVleet returned to the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a groin injury and finished with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists for the sixth time this season. In February (six games), the undrafted point guard has averaged 22.3 points, 7.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 38.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto faces New Orleans, looks for 6th straight road win

Toronto will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Raptors play New Orleans

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nuggets beat Raptors 110-109, end Toronto's streak at eight

Rookie guard Bones Hyland made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:16 to play and the Denver Nuggets beat Toronto 110-109 Saturday, ending the Raptors’ winning streak at eight

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will play Saturday VanVleet (groin) is available Saturday against the Nuggets, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact VanVleet returns following a one-game absence. In five appearances this month, he's averaged 21.8 points, 7.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 38.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Denver visits Toronto following Trent's 42-point game

Toronto faces the Denver Nuggets after Gary Trent Jr. scored 42 points in the Toronto Raptors' 139-120 win over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for Saturday VanVleet (groin) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Nuggets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact VanVleet was sidelined for the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set Thursday, but it remains to be seen how serious the injury is. If he's sidelined again Saturday, Dalano Banton and Scottie Barnes could be in line for increased usage.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trent has 42; Raptors push streak to 8 with win over Rockets

Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 42 points, and the Toronto Raptors pushed their season-high winning streak to eight games with a 139-120 victory over the Houston Rockets

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In NBA All-Star draft, Durant selects ... anyone but Harden

Kevin Durant wanted no part of James Harden on the day their partnership in Brooklyn ended

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS