MALACHI FLYNN NEWS

Scores 10 points off bench Flynn ended with 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists in 17 minutes during Monday's 136-130 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Flynn managed double-digits for just the third time this season, popping for 10 points in 17 minutes. While Flynn does have the ability to score in bunches, his role is typically too insignificant to warrant any real fantasy attention. Sitting just inside the top 300 in standard leagues, there is no reason to prioritize him at all.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Want Malachi Flynn to Smile More & So Far It's Working: 'It Gives You Confidence' The Toronto Raptors have seen Malachi Flynn take a step forward lately as he’s begun to play with more joy on and off the court

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Efficient off bench Flynn ended with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 132-131 win over the Pacers.

Impact Flynn had been held to single-digit scoring totals in his five appearances before Wednesday's matchup, but he topped 10 points for the second time this year during the Raptors' narrow win over the Pacers. He's topped 20 minutes of playing time in five of his last seven appearances, averaging 8.1 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Praise Malachi Flynn Following Breakout Showing: 'He's Just Locked In' The Toronto Raptors are seeing Malachi Flynn take a step forward thanks to consistent rotation minutes and a stable role this season

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Puts up seven points Flynn notched seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals across 21 minutes during Sunday's 142-113 victory over the Pistons.

Impact The Raptors ran away with this game rather quickly, so Flynn got a few extra minutes. Toronto is mostly healthy these days with O.G. Anunoby back in the mix, so Flynn's production could be volatile with the second unit.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Flynn believes this opportunity with Raptors could be the one that lasts "That was our conversation daily, that he needs to have fun playing basketball,” coach Darko Rajaković said of Flynn.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makes defensive impact off bench Flynn accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and three steals over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact Flynn played a season-high 19 minutes Wednesday and led the Raptors in steals. While he has yet to score in double-digits this season, Flynn has recorded at least one steal in four of his five appearances.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Can Malachi Flynn be a reliable rotation player? In this mailbag, Doug Smith answers questions about Flynn’s role, Raptors expectations, Otto Porter Jr.’s availability, best rotations and m...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Solidifying bench role Flynn scored 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) while adding five rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes off the bench during Friday's 134-98 preseason win over the Wizards.

Impact Dennis Schroder will replace Fred VanVleet as the Raptors' starting point guard this season, but Flynn could finally be ready to handle a consistent role off the bench in 2023-24 after being a late first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 25-year-old saw only 13 minutes a night over 53 games last season, but that number could rise significantly with Toronto lacking any other real options at the point -- Flynn played 20 minutes in three of his four preseason appearances. Whether that translates into useful fantasy numbers is another question though, as some distribution duties could be off-loaded to Scottie Barnes (foot), Jakob Poeltl and others in VanVleet's absence.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Flynn Talks New Opportunities With New Staff & Added Offseason Muscle A new Toronto Raptors coaching staff means a fresh opportunity for Malachi Flynn who says he added five to seven pounds of muscle over the s...

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scores five points Flynn produced five points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three turnovers across 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Dennis Schroder got the nod as the starting point guard, but it looks like Flynn is the favorite to back him up. He's in a good position to play much more than last season in which he averaged just 13.0 minutes across 53 games.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Flynn isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Play-In game versus the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Flynn will be replaced by Fred VanVleet in the starting five Wednesday. Despite starting in the regular-season finale, Flynn is unlikely to see extended playing time, averaging 1.8 points in 7.6 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trent Jr. scores 23, Raptors beat Bucks 121-105 in finale

Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 points, Precious Achiuwa had 14 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Milwaukee Bucks 121-105 in a matchup of short-handed teams whose po...

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plays 17 minutes in win Flynn had five points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 118-97 win over the Pistons.

Impact Flynn remained a relevant piece for the Raptors but failed to make the most of his opportunity. He has been in and out of the rotation for most of the season, playing only when injuries to other players allow. Even as the primary backup, Flynn is not worth picking up in fantasy outside of deeper formats.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes garabage-time appearance Flynn supplied no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 125-110 victory over the Nuggets.

Impact Flyyn picked up one minute of playing time in the win, seeing the court in the dying stages only. This was the first time he has left the bench since late February, continuing what has been a hugely underwhelming season thus far. The Raptors are known for running a shallow rotation, meaning Flynn is not someone to consider, even in the deepest of formats.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets extra minutes sans Trent Flynn played 18 minutes off the bench and finished with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in Sunday's 119-118 win over the Pistons.

Impact With Gary Trent (calf) joining OG Anunoby (wrist) on the sideline Sunday, Flynn saw an uptick in playing time out of necessity, as the Raptors' already-thin backcourt depth became further tested. In spite of those two absences, head coach Nick Nurse continued to lean more heavily into ultra-big lineups, resulting in Flynn handling what was still a relatively modest minutes total. Flynn may keep a spot in the rotation through the All-Star break, but he'll likely drop out of the mix again once both Trent and Anunoby are back to full health.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to score in 13 minutes Flynn ended Thursday's 124-114 victory over Charlotte with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists and one steal in 13 minutes.

Impact Flynn was a non-factor in the victory, continuing what has been a disappointing season thus far. To this point, he has scored double-digits on just six occasions, placing him well outside the top 300 in standard fantasy formats. The Raptors are known for running tight rotations, so even if there are a couple of injuries, Flynn is unlikely to take a gigantic step forward.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors will need a resurgent Malachi Flynn with Fred Van Vleet's uncertain status He’s shot 45 per cent from beyond the three-point arc in the last six games for a Toronto team desperate for long-range. Defensively, he’s b...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Efficient from deep Flynn notched nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 118-107 win over Cleveland.

Impact All of Flynn's points Friday came from behind the three-point line. The third-year guard has carved out a significant role off the bench recently, coinciding with Gary Trent missing time, averaging 10.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.6 minutes across his last five games.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Trent Jr. Ruled Out, Malachi Flynn Expected to See Increased Role The Toronto Raptors will be without Gary Trent Jr. on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets while Malachi Flynn should see a bigger role

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely to see floor Friday Head coach Nick Nurse suggested Friday that Flynn will likely see some minutes Friday versus the Nets, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Impact Flynn hasn't seen action in any of the last three games, but it appears Nurse will make a concerted effort to get him on the floor at some point Friday. Even so, Flynn has played no more than six minutes in any of his past five appearances, so it may not be more than a brief spell.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench vs. Mavs Flynn will come off the bench Saturday against the Mavericks, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Flynn heads back to the bench with Fred VanVleet returning. In Flynn's past four games off the bench, he's averaged 12.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 19.5 minutes.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Produces with increased workload Flynn supplied 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 28 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 124-122 overtime loss to Atlanta.

Impact Flynn saw a season high in minutes due to an injured Toronto backcourt, and he came through with his best scoring and rebounding performance of the 2022-23 campaign. He continues to find success from beyond the arc, where he's knocked down nine of his last 19 attempts from deep. Flynn should see more playing time until Gary Trent (hip) and Dalano Banton (ankle) are cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young hits Griffin for OT buzzer-beater, Hawks top Raptors

Trae Young threw a long pass to hit A.J. Griffin for a wide-open layup at the overtime buzzer and the Atlanta Hawks, after rallying late in regulation, beat the undermanned Toronto...

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills it up in limited action Flynn produced 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 15 minutes during Monday's 115-111 win over the Pistons.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (illness), Gary Trent (hip) and Pascal Siakam (groin) out, Flynn saw increased usage. Despite playing just 15 minutes, he had his best performance of the season, though teammate Dalano Banton stole the show with 27 points, four boards, four dimes, three steals and two blocks. Flynn, the 29th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, has seen spot action throughout his career and only makes for a streaming candidate, mostly in deeper leagues, when the Raptors are dealing with injuries.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE