FRED VANVLEET NEWS

Davis scores 42, Lakers wrap up No. 1 seed in West

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fred VanVleet's intelligence shines all over the floor in Raptors' win over Heat VanVleet's disruption is a key element to the Raptors' No. 2-ranked defence. "He's just got great IQ. ... He's a step ahead sometimes."

AUGUST 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

VanVleet scores career-best 36, Raptors top Heat 107-103 Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 36 points and made seven 3-pointers, and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors added to their strong...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

VanVleet scores career-best 36, Raptors top Heat 107-103

Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 36 points and made seven 3-pointers, and the defending NBA champion Toronto Raptors added to their strong restart with a 107-103 victory over the...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Game on: NBA finally set to see games that count again

Games were canceled

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 143 points in start VanVleet produced 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists and a rebound across 23 minutes in Tuesday's 117-106 loss to the Suns.

Impact VanVleet showed no ill effects after he banged up his knee a bit in Sunday's game. Rather than hold him as a precaution, they rolled him out on the floor for his standard usage in relation to the scrimmage's 10-minute quarters. Barring a setback, he should be ready to go as the seeding games begin.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 13 points in start VanVleet produced 13 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three assists and a rebound across 23 minutes in Tuesday's 117-106 loss to the Suns.

Impact VanVleet showed no ill effects after he banged up his knee a bit in Sunday's game. Rather than hold him as a precaution, they rolled him out on the floor for his standard usage in relation to the scrimmage's 10-minute quarters. Barring a setback, he should be ready to go as the seeding games begin.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Improving his finishing could be key to Fred VanVleet's growth, next contract VanVleet's finishing progression could have a major impact on the Raptors' playoff outlook — not to mention his next contract.

JULY 28, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Practices Monday VanVleet (knee) went through practice Monday, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

Impact VanVleet exited Sunday's scrimmage after banging knees with Anfernee Simons, but he downplayed the situation and looks to be fine as the Raptors' first seeding game approaches.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with 'banged knee' VanVleet left Sunday's scrimmage against the Blazers after banging knees with Anfernee Simons, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports. VanVleet will not return to the game.

Impact Simons and VanVleet went knee-to-knee in the first quarter and VanVleet got the worst of the collision. He was able to limp off the floor, but the Raptors will hold him out for the rest of the scrimmage -- likely on a precautionary basis.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Post 12 points in reserve role Powell recorded 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals across 18 minutes in Friday's 94-83 scrimmage win over the Rockets in Orlando.

Impact After missing nine games due to an ankle injury, Powell started in five consecutive games and averaged 28 points per game before play halted in March. Although he was Fred VanVleet's replacement during that time, he could easily find himself on the wing in place of OG Anunoby, depending on the matchup. He's in the midst of his season as a pro, averaging 16.4 points per game with an average of 27 minutes on the floor.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 12 points in reserve role Powell recorded 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals across 18 minutes in Friday's 94-83 scrimmage win over the Rockets in Orlando.

Impact After missing nine games due to an ankle injury, Powell started in five consecutive games and averaged 28 points per game before play halted in March. Although he was Fred VanVleet's replacement during that time, he could easily find himself on the wing in place of OG Anunoby, depending on the matchup. Powell is in the midst of his best season as a pro, averaging 16.4 points per game with an average of 27 minutes on the floor.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The champs are back: Leaner Raptors eyeing another title run

Nick Nurse might not have been the best student in college, at least when it comes to being able to get work done ahead of time

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fred VanVleet is playing for more than just a title It’s no secret that Toronto’s Fred VanVleet has had to work a lot harder than most to get to where he is today. With nothing guaranteed just...

JULY 22, 2020 • RAPTORSHQ.COM

Five Soon-to-Be NBA Free Agents to Watch in the Bubble Fred VanVleet, Montrezl Harrel and the upcoming NBA free agents you should keep an eye on in the restart.

JULY 22, 2020 • SI.COM

NBA Free Agents 2020: Predictions for Fred VanVleet and Top Unrestricted Targets Market conditions point to a quieter NBA free agency period in 2020. There aren't many teams with major money to spend, and that group is pr...

JULY 20, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Fred VanVleet expresses players’ quandary between playing, social justice "I think most of us decided to play. It’s something we’ll have to live with. I trust that my heart’s in the right place."

JUNE 30, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

NBA Free Agents 2020: Predictions for Christian Wood, Fred VanVleet, More Timing can be everything for NBA free agents, and for plenty of members of the 2020 player pool, the timing could not be worse. They are ent...

JUNE 30, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Fred VanVleet on Raptors' title defence: 'I like our chances' Fred VanVleet is feeling confident as the Toronto Raptors prepare to defend their title in Orlando.

JUNE 29, 2020 • YAHOO.COM

Did Raptors' Fred VanVleet consider sitting out the NBA restart? It appears Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet may have been among those petitioning against the resumption of play. VanVleet spoke on the s...

JUNE 29, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM

Fred VanVleet: NBA Restarting amid Racial Injustice Protests 'Terrible Timing' The NBA 's restart is on the horizon as COVID-19 cases rise across the United States (including Florida ) and protests for social justice co...

JUNE 29, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Raptors' VanVleet: NBA restart 'terrible timing' Fred VanVleet said it was a difficult for him to decide whether it was worth it to take part in the NBA's decision to restart its season ami...

JUNE 29, 2020 • ESPN.COM

NBA Free Agents 2020: Ideal Landing Spots for Fred VanVleet, Isaiah Thomas, More Basketball fans have all eyes on the final act of the 2019-20 season, which is set to restart July 30 in Orlando, Florida. A total of 22 tea...

JUNE 29, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Raptors send powerful message with ‘I Can’t Breathe’ video Masai Ujiri, Nick Nurse, Larry Tanenbaum and stars such as Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby contributed to a moving video in supp...

JUNE 8, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

WATCH: Fred VanVleet Calls On System To Change As George Floyd Murder Pushes People To 'Boiling Point' Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet says people are tired of racism, and he believes the tragic death of George Floyd has pushed peopl...

JUNE 4, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM