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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.