KHEM BIRCH NEWS

Questionable Friday Birch (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Birch missed Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to an illness but will be in the mix to return to action Friday. However, he's had an inconsistent role for the Raptors this year, so he isn't guaranteed significant playing time if he's deemed available.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Trent Jr., Khem Birch Ruled Out for the Raptors The Toronto Raptors will be without Gary Trent Jr. and Khem Birch on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out Wednesday Birch (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Birch was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness and will ultimately be sidelined. He's garnered an inconsistent role this season, so it's unclear what his absence will do to Toronto's rotation. However, Chris Boucher, Christian Koloko and Thaddeus Young figure to garner the majority of the backup frontcourt minutes behind Pascal Siakam and Juancho Hernangomez, who's drawn three straight starts.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Wednesday Birch is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Birch has been an inconsistent part of Toronto's rotation recently, and he was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 2.8 points and 1.8 rebounds in 11.2 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores season-high nine points Birch ended with nine points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one block over 18 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 loss to the Magic.

Impact Birch got a rare opportunity to play extended minutes and scored a season-high nine points. Seven of those points came in the third quarter when he made all three of his shot attempts. With Precious Achiuwa (ankle) likely out for another week or two, Birch may have an increased role in the near term.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Light run in return Birch (knee) logged four minutes off the bench in Monday's 115-111 win over the Pistons, finishing with two points (1-1 FG) and one assist.

Impact Even with Toronto down two of its top center options in Pascal Siakam (groin) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle), Birch still barely cracked head coach Nick Nurse's rotation in his return from a six-game absence. Siakam and Achiuwa are both expected to miss several more games, but at least for the time being, Thaddeus Young and Christian Koloko look to be ahead of Birch for minutes.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Birch (knee) will be available Monday at Detroit, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Birch has only been available for a handful of games this season -- he last played on Nov. 2 -- but he's been removed from the injury report and will be pressed into duty with Toronto missing several key players Monday. Coach Nick Nurse said pregame that either Birch or rookie Christian Koloko will likely be in the starting five, though he admitted that he's yet to settle on a lineup. If Birch starts, he could have some DFS appeal, but it should be noted that he hasn't played more than 12 minutes in any of his four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Monday Birch (knee) is questionable for Monday's matchup against Detroit, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Birch has missed six straight games due to a knee injury, but it appears he has a chance to play Monday. Across four appearances, the backup big man has averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 8.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons take on the Raptors on 3-game skid

Detroit aims to break its three-game losing streak when the Detroit Pistons play Toronto

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Out again Saturday Birch (knee) will not play in Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Birch will skip his sixth consecutive contest while working his way back from a knee issue. His next chance to don the Raptors' uniform surfaces Monday in Detroit.

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto visits Indiana on 3-game road slide

Toronto will look to end its three-game road losing streak when the Raptors play Indiana

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Remains sidelined Friday Birch (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Thunder, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Birch will miss his fifth consecutive game Friday due to right knee soreness. With Birch, Pascal Siakam (groin) and Precious Achiuwa (knee) all out, Christian Koloko and Chris Boucher should see extended minutes in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors to visit Thunder Friday

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Toronto Raptors

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Wednesday Birch (knee) is out Wednesday against the Rockets, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Birch will be sidelined for a fourth straight game. His next chance to play arrives Friday against the Thunder.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts Houston in out-of-conference game

The Toronto Raptors take on the Houston Rockets in non-conference action

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Zach LaVine's 30 points pace Bulls past Raptors 111-97

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 30 points as the Chicago Bulls coasted to a 111-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Chicago hosts Toronto in conference matchup

The Bulls will host conference foe Toronto

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Eric Koreen: Khem Birch and Pascal Siakam remain out for... - The Athletic Khem Birch and Pascal Siakam remain out for Raptors in Chicago tonight, in addition to G League-assigned Champagne, Dowtin and Harper. Every...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains out Monday Birch (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Chicago, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Birch continues to deal with a sore right knee and will be unavailable for a third consecutive game. Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher and Christian Koloko should handle most of the work at center with Birch and Pascal Siakam (groin) sidelined.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago and Toronto face off in conference matchup

The Bulls will host conference foe Toronto

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

VanVleet has 30 points and 11 assists as Raptors beat Bulls

Fred VanVleet returned from injury with season-highs of 30 points and 11 assists, Scottie Barnes had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame the absence of lead...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Birch (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Birch will miss a second straight game due to a knee injury. Pascal Siakam (groin) is also out, so Precious Achiuwa, Chris Boucher and Christian Koloko will handle the majority of minutes at center.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Birch (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bulls, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Birch missed Friday's game versus the Mavericks due to right knee soreness. If Birch does play, it will likely be in a frontcourt depth role, as he is averaging 8.5 minutes per game across four games this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet, Khem Birch Ruled Out for Raptors The Toronto Raptors will be without Fred VanVleet and Khem Birch for Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Out Friday Birch (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Impact Birch experienced right-knee soreness after playing a season-high 12 minutes Wednesday and will be sidelined for at least one contest. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in a rematch against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE