Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 11/23/22 5:53 PM
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VanVleet has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Brooklyn due to a non-COVID illness, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet and Scottie Barnes (knee) join Pascal Siakam (groin), Precious Achiuwa (ankle) and Dalano Banton (ankle) as out, leaving Toronto extremely shorthanded against the Nets. There'll be plenty of available minutes for Toronto's reserves, but Gary Trent and OG Anunoby will likely have to emerge as the Raptors' go-to playmakers if they want to keep pace with Brooklyn's offensive firepower.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 11/16/22 11:51 PM
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VanVleet finished with 23 points (7-21 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), one rebound and eight assists across 39 minutes during Wednesday's game against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet struggled to find his shooting touch in this one after missing Toronto's last two matchups due to illness, but he still managed to finish second behind teammate O.G. Anunoby in scoring. VanVleet also recorded his best assist total since Nov. 6, when he dished out 11 dimes. He's averaging 18.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 2.1 steals on 40.9 percent shooting from three over 11 games this season.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 11/16/22 7:28 PM
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VanVleet is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet returns to the lineup after missing the last two games with a non-COVID illness. The Raptors will run a small-ball lineup Wednesday with Pascal Siakam (groin) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) out.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 11/16/22 5:51 PM
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VanVleet (illness) will suit up for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet's questionable status leading up to Wednesday's game marked a notable upgrade from the immediate out status he received before Monday's clash, so it seemed he was in better shape to take the floor in this one. VanVleet should reassume his starting duties at point guard, likely shifting Scottie Barnes back to the frontcourt while reducing Malachi Flynn's minutes.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 11/15/22 1:40 PM
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VanVleet (illness) holds a questionable designation for Wednesday's game versus the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet's status should be updated again on game day, but it at least marks a slight upgrade from the immediate out status he received for Monday's tilt. If VanVleet can't go again, Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton could see increased action, while Scottie Barnes may be tasked with more ball-handling duties.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 11/13/22 5:12 PM
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VanVleet (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Pistons, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet is slated to miss back-to-back games due to a non-COVID illness. In his absence, Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton are candidates for increased roles, but Scottie Barnes will also likely handle more playmaking duties.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 11/12/22 5:41 PM
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Raptors coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet (illness) is out for Saturday's game versus Indiana, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has been downgraded from questionable to out due to a non-COVID illness Saturday. His absence could open up more minutes in the backcourt for Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton. Scottie Barnes will also likely handle more playmaking duties.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 11/12/22 12:21 PM
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VanVleet is questionable to play in Saturday's game versus the Pacers due to illness, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet is averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34.3 minutes over his last four games. Malachi Flynn should be in line for extended minutes at point guard if VanVleet can't go Saturday.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 11/12/22 11:33 AM
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VanVleet racked up 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 132-113 loss to the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was coming off three impressive performances in which he scored at least 27 points, so the regression was almost expected to happen sooner rather than later. Even after this performance, VanVleet should continue to have a big role in Toronto's offensive scheme, especially while Pascal Siakam (groin) remains out. The point guard is averaging 26.0 points, 5.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds in four November contests.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Thu 11/10/22 11:00 AM
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VanVleet posted 32 points (12-26 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four assists, four steals, three rebounds and a block across 35 minutes in Wednesday's 116-109 win over the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet led Toronto in scoring for the second game in a row, and he has reached the 30-point plateau in two of his last three games since returning from a three-game absence due to a back issue. He's already one of the top scoring options on the Raptors roster at full strength, but he's been handling a bigger workload with Pascal Siakam (groin) out and, so far, he's been up to the task. He's definitively trending in the right direction after a somewhat slow start to the season.