JAKOB POELTL NEWS

Raptors at a tipping point no NBA team wants to be in with Jakob Poeltl Toronto is at a crossroads as Jakob Poeltl struggles to live up to expectations and the Raptors' fortunes hang in the balance.

3 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Near double-double in loss Poeltl posted 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to New York.

Impact Poeltl has been a steady presence in the interior, averaging 11.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks in his last 14 games. He figures to continue holding down his role as the team's starting center, and is averaging a whopping 71.7 percent from the field.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brunson scores 35 points as Knicks rout Raptors 117-101 to reach NBA Cup semifinals for first time

Jalen Brunson scored 35 points, Josh Hart added 21 and the New York Knicks advanced to the NBA Cup semifinals for the first time in three tries by beating the struggling Toronto Ra...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Brown scores 30 as Celtics blow 23-point lead, hold on to beat Raptors 121-113

Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Derrick White scored 14 of his 27 in the first quarter and the Boston Celtics beat Toronto 121-113, holding on late after blowing a 23-point lead in...

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Not on injury report Poeltl (back/rest) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact As expected, Poeltl will return to action after resting during Thursday's loss to the Lakers. Over his last 10 appearances, Poeltl has averaged 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte visits Toronto on 9-game road skid

Charlotte will attempt to break its nine-game road losing streak when the Hornets take on Toronto

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Poeltl (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will take a maintenance day on the front end of a back-to-back set, but he should return to action Friday against the Hornets. Collin Murray-Boyles will have an opportunity to start Thursday night and there will be more minutes available for Sandro Mamukelashvili.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Poeltl (rest) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Portland.

Impact Poeltl got the night off for Sunday's game against the Knicks, with the contest being the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set. The veteran big man is set to carry averages of 10.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.5 minutes per contest across 15 games this season into Tuesday's matchup.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto plays Portland, aims for 8th straight home win

Toronto will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Raptors take on Portland

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Poeltl (rest) won't play in Sunday's game against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will sit out the second night of Toronto's back-to-back set, and his next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Portland. With the big man sidelined, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles are candidates for increased minutes, while Jonathan Mogbo could enter the rotation.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers visit Raptors Wednesday in NBA Cup group stage

The Toronto Raptors host the Indiana Pacers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Grabs season-high 13 boards Poeltl posted seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals over 26 minutes during the Raptors' 110-99 win over the Cavaliers on Monday.

Impact Poeltl was cleared to return after being held of Sunday's win over the Nets for rest purposes. Poeltl ended up leading both teams with a season-high 13 boards (three of which came on the offensive glass), and he co-led the Raptors in steals with Ja'Kobe Walter. Since Nov. 4, Poeltl has averaged 12.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 steals over 26.7 minutes per game while connecting on 79.3 percent of his field-goal attempts.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Poeltl (rest) will return to action Monday against the Cavaliers, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl missed the first leg of Toronto's back-to-back but will play Monday, and Sandro Mamukelashvili will revert back to the bench as a result. Through 12 games, Poeltl is averaging 11.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocks across 25.5 minutes.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors beat Nets 119-109 for 7th straight win, 11th in 12 games

Scottie Barnes scored 17 points, Ja’Kobe Walter added a season-high 16 and the Toronto Raptors won for the 11th time in 12 games, beating the Brooklyn Nets 119-109 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl will get the first night of a back-to-back set off and will likely return to action Monday against Cleveland. Backup Sandro Mamukelashvili has been playing well and should start in Poeltl's absence, while Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) and Jonathan Mogbo are candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double in win Poeltl posted 19 points (8-10 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 121-112 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Poeltl has been on a tear recently, scoring double-digits in his last six games and averaging 16.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.7 blocks on a whopping 80.9 percent from the field. While he is not expected to maintain this efficiency long-term, Poeltl will continue to generate these kinds of looks as the team's top center.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors win 5th straight, surging in 3rd third to beat 76ers 121-112

Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett each scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors won their fifth straight game, surging in the third quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-112 on We...

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Barrett scores tiebreaking basket as Raptors beat Hornets 110-108

RJ Barrett scored the tiebreaking basket with 18 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes both had pivotal blocked shots in the final moments and the T...

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Charlotte plays Toronto, aims to stop road losing streak

Charlotte enters a matchup with Toronto after losing four road games in a row

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Raptors' balanced attack too much for woeful Pacers RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl scored 22 points apiece on Saturday night to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 129-111 victory over the hapless Indi...

NOVEMBER 16 • THESTATE.COM

Raptors drub depleted Pacers 129-111

RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl each scored 22 points and the Toronto Raptors wrapped up a successful five-game road trip with a 129-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Jakob Poeltl just proved he's still the Raptors' ultimate stabilizer A rejuvenated, full-strength Jakob Poeltl proves he's still the Raptors' key to a stronger, more competitive team.

NOVEMBER 15 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Scottie Barnes scores 28 in near triple-double, Raptors beat Cavaliers 126-113

Scottie Barnes had 28 points in a near triple-double, Immanuel Quickley added 25 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 126-113

NOVEMBER 14 • Associated Press