Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 11/8/22 9:07 AM

VanVleet racked up 27 points (10-19 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 111-97 loss to Chicago.
EDGE Analysis
The Toronto guard contributed all across the board while also leading his team in scoring. So far this season, he's averaging 17.1 points, 7.6 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game. He has also hit 11 three-pointers over the last two games after struggling a bit from beyond the arc prior to missing some time with a back injury.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Sun 11/6/22 8:49 PM

VanVleet had 30 points (9-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and 11 assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-104 win over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
After missing three games with a back injury, VanVleet returned and produced his first double-double of the season. He started off strong -- making eight of his first 15 shots -- but faded down the stretch and missed six of his last seven attempts. In seven games, the 28-year-old has made just 36.7 percent of his shots.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Sun 11/6/22 4:25 PM

VanVleet (back) will play Sunday against the Bulls, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will return to action Sunday following a three-game absence due to a back injury. Before his injury, he posted 15.8 points, 8.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals in 38.8 minutes per game.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Sat 11/5/22 4:13 PM

VanVleet (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Bulls, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has missed three straight games and was given the same questionable designation before all three of his prior absences. So, there is little to read into here, and it's best to wait for clarification on game day.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Fri 11/4/22 7:07 PM

VanVleet (back) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Mavericks, Raptors' sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet's absence will mark his third straight game missed due to a stiff lower back. Christian Koloko has entered the starting lineup in his place, as the team has opted to go big with Scottie Barnes at point guard. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Bulls.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 11/3/22 5:51 PM

VanVleet (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has missed the past two games due to a stiff lower back. He'll presumably test things out on game day before a final decision is made on his status. Christian Koloko has started during his previous absences.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Wed 11/2/22 6:36 PM

VanVleet (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will sit out a second straight game. Christian Koloko should remain in the starting lineup at center, while Scottie Barnes shifts down to point guard.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 11/1/22 2:04 PM

VanVleet (back) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet missed Monday's contest against the Hawks due to low-back soreness and may be sidelined for a second consecutive contest Wednesday. If the point guard is sidelined again, expect Christian Koloko, who played a season-high 21 minutes during Toronto's win over Atlanta, to draw another start.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Mon 10/31/22 5:50 PM

VanVleet (back) is out for Monday's contest against the Hawks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will officially miss his first game of the season as he tends to a lower back injury. Malachi Flynn emerges as a candidate to see increased usage, while additional playmaking opportunities should be available for both Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam. VanVleet's next chance to return to the court comes Wednesday in San Antonio.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Mon 10/31/22 11:31 AM

VanVleet is questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks due to lower back stiffness, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has yet to miss a game this season, but he could be sidelined against Atlanta after being added to the injury report Monday. If VanVleet ends up sitting out due to the back issue, Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton would be candidates for increased minutes in Toronto's backcourt.