OCTOBER 14, 2024•TORONTOSUN.COM
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OCTOBER 14, 2024•KANSASCITY.COM
Jakob Poeltl - Records double-double SundayPoeltl finished with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds and two assists in Sunday's 115-111 preseason loss to the Celtics.
ImpactPoeltl made his presence felt on both ends of the court Sunday, and the big man seems to be ready for the start of the regular season against the Cavaliers on Oct. 23. Poeltl will open the campaign as Toronto's starting center, but he could be tied to rumors as the season progresses since the Raptors are fully committed to a rebuild, meaning contending teams could target Poeltl down the road.
OCTOBER 14, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Gradey Dick - Drains five threes SundayDick recorded 18 points (6-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and a steal across 24 minutes in Sunday's 115-111 preseason loss to the Celtics.
ImpactDick led the Raptors in scoring Sunday, and all signs point to him having a steady role in a rebuilding Toronto lineup in 2024-25. The second-year guard in slated to open the campaign as the Raptors' starting shooting guard, so he should improve on the 8.5 points per game on 36.5 percent shooting from deep he averaged as a rookie.
OCTOBER 14, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Jamal Shead - Another productive performanceShead recorded 14 points (4-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists and a steal across 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 115-111 preseason loss to the Celtics.
ImpactShead has been using the preseason as an opportunity to carve out a depth role at point guard behind Quickley (thumb) and Davion Mitchell, and there's no question he's taking advantage of every minute he has on the court. Shead is a player worth targeting in deep dynasty formats, but he's not expected to have a steady role in the rotation once the regular season begins for Toronto against the Cavaliers on Oct. 23, so his upside in standard formats will be close to minimal.
OCTOBER 14, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV - Scores 20 points SundayWalker scored 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-9 3Pt) and dished out one assist across 30 minutes in Sunday's 115-111 preseason win over the Raptors.
ImpactWalker was one of several Boston players who took advantage of the opportunity to see regular minutes Sunday, but that's not going to be the case in the regular season. Walker will fight for backup minutes, meaning he shouldn't have an established role -- or a lot of fantasy upside, for that matter.
OCTOBER 14, 2024•ROTOWIRE
Payton Pritchard - Hands out nine dimesPritchard delivered 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt), five rebounds and nine assists across 24 minutes in Sunday's 115-111 preseason win over the Raptors.
ImpactPritchard had an excellent showing in this preseason win Sunday, and there's no question he took advantage of the opportunity after the Celtics decided to rest several players who featured in the win over the 76ers on Saturday. Pritchard has a strong grip as the backup point guard behind Jrue Holiday, but given how the Celtics' rotation is currently constructed, he's not expected to have a lot of fantasy upside outside of being a streaming alternative in deep formats.
OCTOBER 14, 2024•ROTOWIRE
