VanVleet (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet sat out Thursday's win over the Raptors for rest purposes, but he's expected to be back in the starting lineup after being omitted from the injury report. Before his absence, the point guard had averaged 15.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 35.1 minutes across his previous eight contests.

VanVleet will be rested for Thursday's game against the 76ers, Michael Grange of SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet has played in eight consecutive contests, so the Raptors will build in a night off on the front end of a back-to-back. Expect the guard to return for Friday's game against the Rockets, who stack up as a much more favorable opponent.

VanVleet finished with 12 points (4-21 FG, 2-12 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 118-108 victory over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Since returning from a four-game absence due to a persistent knee issue, VanVleet has failed to make more than eight shots in a single game, and he was shooting just 36.6 percent from the field and 29.6 percent from distance before Tuesday's tragic 4-for-21 showing. Fantasy managers are still getting nice assist and steal numbers out of the point guard, but the field-goal percentage is quite damaging.

VanVleet put up 29 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3PT, 11-11 FT), seven assists, three steals and two rebounds in Sunday's 114-109 loss to Miami.

EDGE Analysis

After averaging 14.6 points in his last nine games, VanVleet doubled that total against the Heat in a losing effort. Despite the high scoring output, the sixth-year guard's shooting numbers have been forgettable as he's only knocked down 40.7 percent of his shots from the field.

VanVleet had 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and five steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 125-102 win over the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet struggled with his shot once again, but he salvaged his offensive night by dishing out at least eight assists for the third time over his last five appearances. The point guard also displayed his defensive prowess, tying his season high with five steals -- a mark he's reached twice now. Over his last five games, VanVleet has averaged just 12.0 points on 34.9 percent shooting, but he'll look to bounce back Friday against the Magic.

VanVleet notched 14 points (4-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 40 minutes during Monday's 115-112 overtime victory over the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet struggled with his shot in the win, scoring 14 points while converting only 30.7 percent from the floor. Although he didn't show up on the injury report, the knee injury he sustained during Saturday's game against the Pacers may have contributed to his shaky shooting night.

VanVleet (knee) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Boston.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet was held out of the conclusion of Saturday's game against the Pacers, with was temporarily suspended due to a fire at the arena, but all indications are that he'll be available at full capacity to begin a four-game week for Toronto. The guard's production has declined sharply of late, as he's averaging just 15.2 points on 34.8 percent shooting (25.5% 3Pt) over his last six full games (39.5 MPG).

VanVleet will not return to Saturday's game, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Saturday's contest was suspended due to a fire in Scotiabank Arena, but play is set to resume. However, per the report, "the delay was too long to keep VanVleet's knee warmed up," so for precautionary purposes his night will come to an early end. He should be good to go for Toronto's next game Monday against the Celtics.

VanVleet closed Monday's 113-99 loss to the Bulls with 19 points (7-22 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, nine assists and two steals over 37 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet returned for the Raptors on Monday, falling one assist shy of a double-double. Despite putting together clearly his best season from both a fantasy and a reality standpoint, injuries have soured his last few weeks. In fact, he has played in only 10 of Toronto's past 19 games, capping his overall appeal, especially in head-to-head formats. It appears as though he is going to play through his injury when possible, meaning managers should expect another missed game or two the rest of the way.

VanVleet (knee) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet sat out Sunday's game against the 76ers due to right knee injury management, but he should be back in action against Chicago for the second half of the back-to-back set. Across his last five appearances, he's averaged 17.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 39.0 minutes per game.