GARY TRENT JR. NEWS

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JUNE 27 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Scores 18 in season finale Trent racked up 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 loss to the Heat.

Impact Trent was one of the few Toronto veterans who didn't get traded before the deadline. He was a regular starter during the final months of the campaign, and more often than not, he was a consistent source of scoring for a depleted Raptors team. Trent finishes the regular season having scored 20 or more points in only 13 games, and his scoring average was his lowest of his last four seasons in The Association.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Trent (back) is available for Friday's game against the Heat, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Impact Trent and Bruce Brown (knee) have both been upgraded from questionable to available. Over his last 10 appearances, Trent has averaged 22.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals in 32.8 minutes per game.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Friday Trent (back) is questionable for Friday's game against Miami.

Impact Trent missed Wednesday's game against Brooklyn due to a back issue, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the penultimate game of the regular season. If he's cleared to play, Trent could see slightly more playing time than usual if Bruce Brown (knee) remains sidelined.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Trent has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Trent and Bruce Brown (knee) have been ruled out, but Gradey Dick (groin) will make his return. Trent will have two more chances to suit up during the regular season, and both chances will come in Miami this weekend.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Trent is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a back injury, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Trent appeared in the last three matchups, averaging 22.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals in 35.3 minutes per game. However, he's dealing with a back injury ahead of the second half of a back-to-back set. If he's unavailable against Brooklyn, Bruce Brown (knee), Gradey Dick (groin) and Javon Freeman-Liberty are candidates to see increased roles.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes four steals vs. Indiana Trent logged 16 points (7-19 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and four steals across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 140-123 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Trent registered four steals for the third time this season Tuesday. He's scored in double digits in 14 straight games. but his streak of 20-plus points ended at three games. Trent has seen his usage go up in the second half of the season with Toronto plagued by injuries, including to Scottie Barnes (hand), Jakob Poetl (finger) and Gradey Dick (groin). Over his last 10 games, Trent has averaged 22.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals over 32.8 minutes per game.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 despite illness Trent closed Sunday's 130-122 win over Washington with 20 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals across 35 minutes.

Impact What makes this performance even more impressive is the fact that Trent was under the weather heading into tipoff. The sharpshooter has averaged 23.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.7 three-pointers over his last six games, posting second round fantasy value in nine-category leagues during that span.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Trent (illness) will play Sunday against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Trent and Bruce Brown have both been upgraded from questionable to available. Over his last five appearances, Trent has averaged 24.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals in 32.8 minutes per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Trent (illness) is questionable to play Sunday against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Trent finished Friday's 117-111 victory over Milwaukee with 31 points (11-22 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 37 minutes, but his presence for Sunday's contest is in doubt due to an illness. Trent has been one of the few bright spots for the Raptors this season, averaging 23.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.5 triples across 33.7 minutes in his previous 10 games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Produces 31 points Trent finished Friday's 117-111 victory over Milwaukee with 31 points (11-22 FG, 7-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 37 minutes.

Impact Trent's 31 points were a season-high and marked his second time reaching the 30 point threshold this season. It was his first game back from a two-game absence. The 25-year-old has averaged 23.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.5 triples across 33.7 minutes in his previous 10 games.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Friday Trent (back) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Trent and Ochai Agbaji (hip) are cleared to play, but Bruce Brown (knee) has been ruled out. Over his last seven appearances, Trent has averaged 22.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 31.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Trent (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks, Aaron reports.

Impact Trent is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to back spasms. If Trent is ultimately ruled out, Garrett Temple could draw another start.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratched Trent won't play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves due to back spasms, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Trent's back issues must have flared up during pre-game warmups considering the guard wasn't on the injury report previously. With the Raptors having merely eight players available now, expect a heavy dose of Javon Freeman-Liberty, Jalen McDaniels and Garrett Temple on the wing. Trent's next chance to go will come Friday at Milwaukee.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Trent (rest) will play Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Trent rested the first half of Toronto's back-to-back set, which was a loss to the Lakers on Tuesday, but he'll return to action Wednesday. Over his last seven appearances, Trent has averaged 22.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals in 31.7 minutes per game.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Lakers Trent has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to rest purposes, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Trent will take the first night of a back-to-back set off, but RJ Barrett (conditioning/personal) and Immanuel Quickley (conditioning/personal) are expected to return following multi-game absences. Gradey Dick should retain a sizable role given Trent's absence.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leading scorer in defeat Trent ended with 23 points (10-20 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 32 minutes in Sunday's 135-120 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Trent led all Raptors players in scoring while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and adding a pair of steals in a balanced performance. Trent has crossed the 20-point mark in 10 games this season, including in two of his last four outings. He has connected on at least three threes in six of his last 10 appearances.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Toronto in scoring Trent closed with 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 96-88 loss to the Nets.

Impact The Raptors had an abysmal showing on offense and failed to reach the 90-point plateau, but Trent was the team's top performer despite struggling with his shot overall. Trent should continue playing a significant role on offense for a depleted Toronto team. He's scored 15 or more points in nine consecutive appearances while averaging 22.1 points per game in that span.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from line as top scorer Trent finished with 31 points (10-26 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Saturday's 112-109 loss to Washington.

Impact Trent returned after missing the previous contest due to injury, going on to lead all players in Saturday's contest in scoring while shooting a perfect mark from the free throw line and leading the way defensively with a team-high trio of steals in a losing effort. Trent matched his season high in scoring in the contest, now having surpassed the 30-point mark in three contests. Trent also set a season-high mark in free throws made, previously holding a season high of four free throws made, which he has recorded twice this year.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Officially available versus Wizards Trent (back) will play in Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact No surprise here, as Trent was considered probable heading into the evening. Look for him to take on his usual responsibilities at shooting guard assuming he avoids aggravating his back injury.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Saturday Trent (back) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Trent is expected to return to action Saturday after missing Toronto's previous contest with a back injury. If Trent is upgraded to available, he should replace Javon Freeman-Liberty in the starting five.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Trent (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Trent was a late addition to the injury report and will be unable to suit up due to his lower back stiffness. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available in the second half of a back-to-back set Saturday against Washington.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Now deemed questionable Trent is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Thunder due to lower back stiffness.

Impact Trent's late addition to the injury report has him in danger of missing Friday's contest with a back injury. If the 24-year-old guard is ruled out, Jahmi'us Ramsey and Javon Freeman-Liberty are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 18 in blowout loss Trent closed Wednesday's 123-89 loss to Sacramento with 18 points (6-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact Trent has been one of Toronto's most reliable scoring threats in recent weeks, and he's now recorded at least 15 points in seven consecutive appearances, averaging 21.4 points while shooting 41.8 percent from deep in that span. Trent should continue having a steady role on offense for the Raptors until the end of the season, but he should experience an uptick in usage rate with names such as RJ Barrett (personal), Scottie Barnes (hand) and Immanuel Quickley (personal) all sidelined.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in defeat Trent provided 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 loss to the Magic.

Impact Trent didn't have his best shooting performance from beyond the arc, but the veteran still posted a decent stat line across the board, complementing his scoring numbers with solid contributions in peripheral categories. Trent's value lies in what he can do as a scorer, however. On that note, he's averaging 18.3 points per game while shooting 37.6 percent from three-point range since the All-Star break.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE