JUSTIN CHAMPAGNIE NEWS

Remains sidelined Saturday Champagnie (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Champagnie will miss Saturday's game due to a back injury that has kept him out the last two games. However, Champagnie has only appeared in two games for the Raptors this season, so it should not affect their rotation.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Dallas against Toronto after 42-point game

Dallas visits the Toronto Raptors after Luka Dončić scored 42 points in the Mavericks' 125-112 loss to the Boston Celtics

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Irving scores 29, Nets beat depleted Raptors 112-98

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NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Wednesday Champagnie (back) remains out for Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Champagnie is one of numerous Raptors players who will sit this contest out due to injury. If he can return before some of his teammates, Champagnie could see more run than the 4.5 minutes per contest he's logged in his only two appearances with Toronto this season. His next chance arrives Saturday against the Mavericks.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant, Brooklyn set for matchup with Toronto

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Saturday Champagnie (back) is listed as out for Saturday's affair with the Hawks.

Impact Champagnie was left off of the team's injury report on Thursday but has been ruled out again as he continues to deal with low-back soreness. With Otto Porter (foot), Pascal Siakam (groin), Gary Trent (illness), Precious Achiuwa (ankle), Dalano Banton (ankle) and Chris Boucher (illness) all out Saturday, the Raptors will be incredibly thin on the wing. Champagnie's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against Brooklyn.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Champagnie isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Champagnie is available for Saturday's game after previously missing time with a back injury. Champagnie has only appeared in two games for the Raptors this season, but he could see some action Saturday, given the team's numerous injuries in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Wednesday The Raptors list Champagnie (back) as out for Wednesday's game against the Heat.

Impact Though Champagnie rejoined the Raptors on Tuesday following a stint with the G League's Raptors 905, he's still managing the lower-back pain that first cropped up nearly a week and a half ago. Champagnie will be one of five Raptors sitting out Wednesday, joining Otto Porter (toe), Gary Trent (hip), Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Pascal Siakam (groin).

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Champagnie (back) rejoined the Raptors and will be available for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Champagnie had been dealing with a back issue and was with the team's G League affiliate of late, but it appears the injury has subsided, and the Raptors are dealing with enough issues that the team is recalling reinforcements in the form of Champagnie and Jeff Dowtin.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Champagnie (back) is out for Wednesday's matchup with Houston.

Impact Champagnie has made two appearances for the Raptors this season and played three and five minutes, respectively. Champagnie's next chance to play will be in Friday's game versus the Thunder if he isn't assigned back to the Raptors 905 of the G League.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Champagnie (back) is questionable to play in Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact Champagnie will continue to split between the NBA and G League this season, but his back injury has prevented him from making his Raptors 905 debut. Champagnie's next opportunity to play will be Friday versus the Thunder if he is unable to play Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to G League The Raptors assigned Champagnie to the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.

Impact Champagnie played three and five minutes in the Raptors' last two games, respectively. However, with Otto Porter (personal) being the frontcourt member potentially missing time, there is no spot for Champagnie in the rotation.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA club Toronto recalled Champagnie from the G League to the NBA club Wednesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Champagnie has been recalled after just one day in the G League. He's yet to appear in an NBA game this season, so he'll likely operate as an emergency big during Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Assign Justin Champagnie to G League for 905 Reps The Toronto Raptors have assigned Justin Champagnie to the Raptors 905 to get some G League reps in

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raptors Finalize Roster, Keep Justin Champagnie & Waive 3 Others The Toronto Raptors have decided to keep Justin Champagnie and will waive Josh Jackson, D.J. Wilson, and Gabe Brown ahead of the regular sea...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Raptors Finalize Roster, Keep Justin Champagnie & Waive 3 Others The Toronto Raptors have decided to keep Justin Champagnie and will waive Josh Jackson, D.J. Wilson, and Gabe Brown ahead of the regular sea...

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Champagnie earns final spot as Raptors waive Brown, Jackson and Wilson MONTRÉAL, France - Justin Champagnie has secured the final spot on the Toronto Raptors’ 15-man roster.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Justin Champagnie May Not Be at 100% But He's Ready to Prove He Belongs with the Raptors The Toronto Raptors still have questions to answer as Josh Jackson and Justin Champagnie vie for one final roster spot

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Justin Champagnie is Ready to Show He Belongs as Final Roster Cuts Approach for Raptors Justin Champagnie will make his preseason debut for the Toronto Raptors as he tries to prove he deserves a spot on the roster this season

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will make preseason debut Champagnie (hip) will make his preseason debut Sunday against the Bulls, but he'll operate on "short minutes," Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Champagnie was sidelined for the start of the preseason due to lingering hip soreness, but he'll return to game action Sunday. The undrafted forward out of Pittsburgh is competing for a larger role this season after appearing in 36 games for Toronto as a rookie last year.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Champagnie (hip) is out for Friday's preseason game versus the Rockets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Champagnie is dealing with right hip soreness that also caused him to miss Wednesday's preseason game. The second-year forward averaged 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes across 36 games last season. With Champagnie out, Thaddeus Young and Gary Trent should be in line for more minutes against Houston.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Champagnie (hip) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Champagnie sustained a left thumb fracture during Summer League, but he's now reportedly dealing with right hip soreness that will keep him sidelined for the Raptors' second preseason game. Thaddeus Young could see additional run against Boston, as Otto Porter (hamstring) and Malachi Flynn (face) have also been ruled out for Wednesday's exhibition.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis | Raptors roster battle heats up as pre-season opens in Edmonton It’s generally held that Dalano Banton will have his contract guaranteed and a spot sewn up. That leaves Justin Champagnie, D.J. Wilson and...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Raptors Sign Justin Champagnie to Two-Year, Partially Guaranteed Deal The Toronto Raptors have re-signed Justin Champagnie to a two-year deal following an impressive rookie season

JULY 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raptors sign forward Justin Champagnie to multi-year contract TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Justin Champagnie to a multi-year contract.

JULY 14, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM