TORONTO RAPTORS NEWS

Fred VanVleet Returns, Scottie Barnes Takes Over & Raptors Cruise Past Spurs The Toronto Raptors felt the return of Fred VanVleet and saw Scottie Barnes show out in a crucial victory over the San Antonio Spurs

MARCH 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

VanVleet, Raptors delay Popovich's record in win over Spurs

Fred VanVleet had 26 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the San Antonio Spurs 119-104 on Wednesday night, delaying Gregg Popovich’s coronation as the winningest coach in NBA histo...

MARCH 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Khem Birch - Good to return Wednesday Birch is available to return to Wednesday's game against the Spurs after losing a tooth, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Birch lost the tooth in a collision with Dejounte Murray early in the second half but has been cleared to return after being labeled questionable.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All eyes on Pop as legendary Spurs head coach closes in on NBA history Gregg Popovich began Wednesday night on the cusp of making hoops history with the Raptors in town to face the host Spurs.

MARCH 10, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Chris Boucher - Moves back to bench Boucher will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Fred VanVleet (knee) set to rejoin the starting lineup after a five-game absence, Boucher will shift back to a reserve role. The 28-year-old posted 21 points in his last appearance and is averaging 9.0 points and 5.9 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Cleared to play Wednesday VanVleet (knee) is available for Wednesday's game at San Antonio, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact VanVleet said earlier Wednesday he would play against the Spurs, and the 28-year-old will indeed return from his five-game absence. He could face some workload limitations earlier but should still provide a significant boost to Toronto's shorthanded backcourt.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Says he's playing Wednesday VanVleet (knee), who is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in San Antonio, told Kayla Grey of TSN that he'll play against the Spurs.

Impact Toronto may not officially clear VanVleet or remove him from the injury report until closer to the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff, but fantasy managers should prepare to activate him after he missed the team's previous five games with right knee soreness. VanVleet was a full participant in practice Tuesday and told Gray that he's feeling good coming out of the session, so the 28-year-old should have few restrictions, if any, in his return to the lineup.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Storylines, Where to Watch, Injuries, & Betting Info For Raptors at Spurs The Toronto Raptors expect to have Fred VanVleet back as they try to rebound vs. the San Antonio Spurs. Here’s where to watch, betting lines...

MARCH 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hidden Gems: Scary Gary Trent Jr. adding more treat, less trick to his game for Raptors ' Sporting News Sometimes, it takes years to judge a trade winner. The swap between the Blazers and Raptors involving Norman Powell and Gary Trent Jr. is no...

MARCH 9, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

VanVleet's expected return just what the doctor ordered for faltering Raptors VanVleet's expected return just what the doctor ordered for faltering Raptors.

MARCH 9, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Fred VanVleet - Officially listed as questionable VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Spurs.

Impact VanVleet has been sidelined for five consecutive games to manage soreness in his right knee, but Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reported that he was expected to return Wednesday after going through a full practice Tuesday. However, it appears the point guard still has a few more hurdles to clear before he's cleared for game action.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors List Fred VanVleet as Questionable vs. Spurs The Toronto Raptors have listed Fred VanVleet as questionable vs. the San Antonio Spurs are are expecting to have their lead guard back in t...

MARCH 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NBA odds: Eastern Conference futures for the season's final stretch

A look at the title odds as the race for the Eastern Conference nears the finish line, including which squads Colin Cowherd would bet on.

MARCH 8, 2022

Fred VanVleet - Practices Tuesday VanVleet (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice and is expected to make his return Wednesday against San Antonio, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact VanVleet has been sidelined for five consecutive games to manage soreness in his right knee, but it appears he will potentially make his return Wednesday. The point guard is averaging 21.4 points, 6.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 38.2 minutes per game, but he'll likely be under a minute restriction when he does make his eventual return to game action.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Searching for Answers as Gary Trent Jr.'s Shooting Woes Continue The Toronto Raptors are getting Gary Trent Jr. the same shots he took before the All-Star break, but right now nothing is falling

MARCH 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Searching for Answers as Gary Trent Jr.'s Shotting Woes Continue The Toronto Raptors are getting Gary Trent Jr. the same shots he took before the All-Star break, but right now nothing is falling

MARCH 8, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Toronto takes on San Antonio, seeks to break 3-game skid

Toronto will try to end its three-game slide when the Raptors take on San Antonio

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spurs' Popovich ties Nelson for NBA career wins record

Gregg Popovich tied Don Nelson’s NBA record with his 1,335th career victory as a coach in the San Antonio Spurs’ 117-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night

MARCH 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavs' All-Star Allen out indefinitely with broken finger

Cavaliers All-Star center Jarrett Allen will be sidelined indefinitely after breaking his left middle finger in Sunday’s win over the Toronto Raptors

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors Pick Protections & the Stepien Rule Explained The Toronto Raptors may find themselves trying to navigate the NBA’s complicated Stepien Rule if they fall out of the playoff picture this s...

MARCH 7, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

NBA 'Noles: Catching up on the latest action including Beasley's 3-point mark, Barnes double-doubles, and more Former Seminoles in recent NBA action.

MARCH 7, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Malachi Flynn - Out at least 10 days Flynn will be out at least 10 days due to his left hamstring strain before being re-evaluated by the Raptors, Amy Audibert of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Since Flynn is simply due for a re-evaluation rather than a guaranteed return after a week and a half of rest, his absence looks as though it will stretch into late March, if not the early part of April. The injury comes at a tough time for the second-year player, who had averaged 16.0 points, 5.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 35.8 minutes per game while starting at point guard in his last four appearances in place of Fred VanVleet (knee). While both VanVleet and Flynn were sidelined for Sunday's 104-96 loss to the Cavaliers, forward Scottie Barnes served as Toronto's de facto point guard.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star Allen injured during Cavs' 104-96 win over Raptors The Cavaliers couldn't even celebrate a signature win. They've got another significant injury to overcome.

MARCH 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM