Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 4/25/22 10:37 AM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
After suffering a left hip flexor strain during Saturday's Game 4, VanVleet was unable to return to the game and he'll remain sidelined for Monday's Game 5 due to the injury. Armoni Brooks could see some extra minutes in Toronto's backcourt Monday as a result, but Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent also figure to see increased workloads with the Raptors' season on the line.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 4/24/22 3:11 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet (hip) is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet suffered a hip injury prior to halftime of Saturday's Game 4 win and didn't return. If the veteran point guard is unable to suit up for Toronto's win-or-go-home matchup, expect Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent to handle the majority of the backcourt duties.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 4/23/22 3:37 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (hip) will not return to Saturday's Game 4 matchup with the 76ers, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet suffered a hip injury prior to halftime of Saturday's contest. The Raptors will need to win in order to extend the series for their star point guard to have a chance to suit up again.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 4/23/22 3:15 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet suffered a hip injury during Saturday's Game 4 against the 76ers and will be evaluated at halftime to determine if he can return, Paul Jones of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Raptors entered the half up 54-49, so there's certainly reason for VanVleet to try to return in an effort to avoid blowing a lead and being swept at home. More information should emerge after the half.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 4/17/22 8:14 AM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) amassed 18 points (7-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), six assists, two blocks, one rebound and one steal in 36 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 131-111 loss to the 76ers.
EDGE Analysis
The point guard missed the final three games of the regular season while tending to a knee issue, and even with the extra rest, VanVleet didn't look entirely like himself in the Game 1 loss. He still drained multiple three-pointers for the sixth straight game, averaging 17.3 points, 6.0 assists, 3.3 threes, 3.0 steals and 2.8 boards over that stretch, but Toronto might need more from him if the team is going to rally in the series.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 4/15/22 4:00 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet (knee) is not on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet missed the final three games of the regular season due to the bothersome knee injury that's affected him in the second half of the season. His efficiency has been awful since returning from a five-game absence in early March, as he's shot 34.7 percent from the field and 28.3 percent from distance over his past 13 appearances. That said, he's gotten plenty of time off, as he last played April 5.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 4/10/22 5:34 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) is out Sunday against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was initially removed from the injury report for Sunday's matchup, but he'll ultimately sit out for a third consecutive game to close out the regular season. He'll attempt to return to full health in time for the playoffs.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 4/10/22 10:58 AM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's contest against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has been sidelined for back-to-back games, but he's expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday. Since the Raptors have rested the 28-year-old recently, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team monitor his workload during the final game of the regular season.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 4/8/22 10:23 PM
Fred VanVleet
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Coach Nick Nurse said Friday that VanVleet (knee) is expected to play Sunday against the Knicks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has been sidelined for each of the last two games, but it appears likely that he'll be available for the final matchup of the regular season. Since the Raptors have rested the 28-year-old recently, it wouldn't be surprising to see the team monitor his workload ahead of the playoffs.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 4/8/22 5:33 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets due to right knee injury management.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet rested Thursday against the 76ers and wasn't on the Raptors' initial injury report Friday, but he'll ultimately be sidelined for a second straight game. Armoni Brooks and Malachi Flynn are in line for increased run against Houston.