Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Fri 12/30/22 12:17 PM

VanVleet (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was unavailable Thursday against the Grizzlies due to back spasms, but he'll have a chance to return for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he remains out, Gary Trent and Malachi Flynn should continue to see plenty of run in Toronto's backcourt.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 12/29/22 5:54 PM

VanVleet (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 28-year-old didn't practice Wednesday due to his back spasms, and coach Nick Nurse said that he's considered day-to-day. VanVleet will be forced to miss at least one game, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set Friday against the Suns.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Wed 12/28/22 1:47 PM

VanVleet (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against Memphis, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet is dealing with back spasms following Tuesday's game against the Clippers, and he could not practice Wednesday. If the veteran point guard is forced to sit out against the Grizzlies, Malachi Flynn could see increased playing time for Toronto.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Wed 12/28/22 12:27 PM

VanVleet (back) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was removed from Tuesday's game against the Clippers and has been diagnosed with back spasms. Coach Nick Nurse said the team's medical staff will manage the issue as much as possible, making it unclear whether the point guard will be available for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 12/27/22 9:43 PM

VanVleet won't return to Tuesday's game against the Clippers due to lower back tightness, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet suffered the injury sometime during the second half of Tuesday's matchup. Before exiting, the guard posted four points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes. VanVleet will likely be deemed questionable for the Raptors' game Thursday against Memphis.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Fri 12/23/22 11:12 PM

VanVleet finished with 18 points (5-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet scored 15 of his 18 points in the second half as he went 4-for-6 from beyond the arc after halftime. He's made at least four three-pointers in four of the last five games and is averaging 23.2 points while making 38.0 percent of his threes in that span. The recent proficiency from distance has brought his three-point shooting percentage up to 33.5 on the season, still the lowest mark of his career.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 12/22/22 10:46 AM

VanVleet contributed 28 points (10-24 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and three steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 victory over the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet needed 24 shots to score 28 points and didn't contribute significantly in other categories, but he still ended as one of Toronto's main offensive threats. He's been on a tear of late and has surpassed the 20-point mark in four of his last five contests, so his role as one of the Raptors' main scoring weapons is stronger than ever.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 12/20/22 3:08 PM

VanVleet registered nine points (3-15 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block across 41 minutes during Monday's 104-101 overtime loss to Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet posted his fewest points since Dec. 5 on his second-worst shooting night of the campaign. Coming into the contest, the point guard was averaging 27.3 points, 6.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 steals while shooting 45.5 percent from the field, so Monday's poor performance can likely be chalked up to an off night. Look for VanVleet to get back on track Wednesday against the Knicks.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Mon 12/19/22 10:30 AM

VanVleet notched 22 points (7-18 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
The Raptors lost this one, but VanVleet had a strong performance and reached the 20-point mark for the fourth game in a row, though it's worth noting that he failed to score at least 30 points after doing so in his previous two outings. Still, this was a solid game for the point guard, who has recently experienced an uptick in his play. Over his last six outings, VanVleet is averaging 27.3 points, 6.2 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Fri 12/16/22 10:59 PM

VanVleet chipped in 39 points (14-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 43 minutes during Friday's 119-116 loss to the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet did everything he could to lead the Raptors to victory in this one, but his efforts were not enough. Even though he's been struggling with his shot for most of the season, it seems as if the floor general is starting to turn things around. Aside from scoring exactly 39 points in his last two outings, he's now scored 20 or more points in four of his last five contests. He's still delivering solid value based on his volume and peripheral stats, but an uptick in the efficiency department would increase his value considerably.