JAKOB POELTL NEWS

Devin Booker leads big 2nd quarter, Suns rout Raptors 129-89

Devin Booker scored 27 points and led a second-quarter surge as the Phoenix Suns routed the Toronto Raptors 129-89 on Monday night

4 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will rest Monday Poeltl will be rested Monday against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl recorded 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 loss to Portland, and now he'll get the night off for the second leg of this back-to-back set. For now, fantasy managers can expect him back in the lineup Thursday against Golden State. As for Monday's game, guys like Orlando Robinson and Jonathan Mogbo could see increased run for the Raptors.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Poeltl had 19 points (9-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 loss to Portland.

Impact Poeltl was rested Friday against the Jazz but was his usual productive self Sunday despite the loss, finishing just two points shy of a double-double. Poeltl has been rested in three of the Raptors' last seven games, and given that the team is playing Monday against the Suns in the second leg of a back-to-back set, it wouldn't be surprising if he's rested for that contest.

16 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Simons scores 22, Camara adds 21 as Blazers hit 18 3-pointers and beat the Raptors 105-102

Anfernee Simons scored 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Toumani Camara finished with 21 and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 16-point deficit to beat the Toronto...

1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red-hot Raptors fade late, fall in Portland Sitting Jakob Poeltl for much of fourth quarter turns game.

1 DAY AGO • TORONTOSUN.COM

Will be available Sunday Poeltl (rest) is Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Poeltl was rested in Friday's game against the Jazz, but his absence from the injury report suggests that the big man should return to his regular role Sunday. Poeltl is averaging 15.8 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game since the beginning of March.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lottery Look: Wins Continue for Raptors With Another Crucial Stretch Looming The first clear sign of what was about to unfold came on March 7. The Toronto Raptors listed Jakob Poeltl as out for “rest” against the Utah...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Toronto plays Portland on 3-game win streak

Toronto looks to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Raptors take on Portland

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will not play Friday Poeltl (rest) will not play Friday against the Jazz, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl will now miss three out of the last five games due to rest and his 16th absence overall this season. With Jonathan Mogbo (nose) also ruled out, Toronto will rely heavily on Orlando Robinson for Friday's matchup with Utah.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Toronto, seeks to stop 7-game skid

Utah aims to end its seven-game skid when the Utah Jazz take on Toronto

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors Center Discusses Toronto's Future Vision & Being Benched for 'Rest' Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl has bought in as the organization pursues lottery odds with a brighter future in sight down the road

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Cleared to play Poeltl (rest) will be available for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact After getting the night off Monday against Washington, Poeltl is likely to slide back into the starting lineup. Orlando Robinson is likely to head back to the second unit after an impressive start against the Wizards on Monday, and Colin Castleton could lose some steam after seeing 27 minutes against the Wizards.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia plays Toronto on 7-game road skid

Philadelphia is looking to stop its seven-game road skid with a victory against Toronto

MARCH 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out Monday Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Washington, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will get the night off due to rest purposes, and his next chance to feature will come Wednesday against Philadelphia. Orlando Robinson and Colin Castleton are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Poeltl and Jonathan Mogbo (nose) being sidelined.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Supplies 21 points Saturday Poeltl chipped in 21 points (9-13 FG, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 loss to Washington.

Impact After begin rested on the front half of a back-to-back Friday, Poeltl returned and produced his best scoring effort since Jan. 27. The 29-year-old center has struggled to make his usual impact on the glass since returning from a hip issue in late February, and over his last five appearances Poeltl is averaging 14.8 points, 6.4 boards, 3.0 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 65.2 percent from the floor.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wizards beat Raptors 118-117 when Shead's basket at buzzer ruled late

Jordan Poole scored 34 points and the NBA-worst Washington Wizards won their second straight game, beating Toronto 118-117 on Saturday night when Raptors guard Jamal Shead’s runnin...

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to play Saturday Poeltl (rest) is available for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will return to action Saturday after missing the first leg of Toronto's back-to-back due to rest purposes. Poeltl should reclaim his starting spot from Orlando Robinson against Washington.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors face the Wizards on 3-game win streak

Toronto looks to extend its three-game win streak with a victory against Washington

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Friday Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Jazz, JJosh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will rest for the first game of a back-to-back for the Raptors. The veteran big man will likely return to the floor Saturday against the Wizards. In the meantime, Toronto will likely turn to Orlando Robinson to shoulder the load in the paint against Utah.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Poeltl addresses future with Raptors Poeltl likes what he’s seen and believes there are better days ahead, and he’ll be ready to listen. “I haven’t given (my contract) any thoug...

MARCH 6 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Utah visits Toronto on 10-game road skid

Utah comes into a matchup with Toronto after losing 10 straight road games

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter hits 3 with 0.5 seconds left for 114-113 win over slumping Magic

Ja’Kobe Walter swished a contested 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds remaining and the Toronto Raptors edged the Orlando Magic 114-113 after blowing a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter

MARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong two-way play Sunday Poeltl registered 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes during Sunday's 104-102 victory over the Magic.

Impact Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett led the way for the Raptors in the scoring column, but there's no question Poeltl posted an impressive effort as a two-way anchor down low. Aside from recording his first double-double since Feb. 2, Poeltl also reached the 15-point mark for the first time since late January. He's averaging 12.0 points and 6.7 boards per game in his three games since returning from a hip problem, but the fact that he remains in the starting lineup suggests fantasy managers should continue to trust him in all formats going forward.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Immanuel Quickley helps Raptors edge past Magic Immanuel Quickley scored a team-high 24 points, helping the visiting Toronto Raptors post a 104-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday...

MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM