Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 3/12/22 3:02 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After a recent five-game absence due to right knee soreness, VanVleet has appeared in the past two games, but he could sit out Saturday in the second night of a back-to-back set. If VanVleet is out, Scottie Barnes will likely draw the start at point guard since Malachi Flynn (hamstring) remains sidelined.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 3/12/22 9:31 AM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet produced 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 38 minutes during Friday's 117-112 win over Phoenix.
EDGE Analysis
Playing in his second straight game after missing five consecutive contests with a knee issue, VanVleet took a bit of a step back offensively, hitting only three of his 11 attempts and committing five of Toronto's 15 turnovers. He looked much better Wednesday at San Antonio, when he posted 26 points, six rebounds, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Thu 3/10/22 11:38 AM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) provided 26 points (7-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 119-104 victory over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet delivered solid production in his return from a five-game absence, handling a normal minutes load while the Raptors dispatched the Spurs. The Raptors have a Friday/Saturday back-to-back set coming up, and given his recent injury, VanVleet could be a candidate to sit out at least one of the two games in Phoenix and Denver, respectively.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 3/9/22 7:07 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet (knee) is available for Wednesday's game at San Antonio, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet said earlier Wednesday he would play against the Spurs, and the 28-year-old will indeed return from his five-game absence. He could face some workload limitations earlier but should still provide a significant boost to Toronto's shorthanded backcourt.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 3/9/22 12:01 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet (knee), who is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game in San Antonio, told Kayla Grey of TSN that he'll play against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Toronto may not officially clear VanVleet or remove him from the injury report until closer to the 8:30 p.m. ET tipoff, but fantasy managers should prepare to activate him after he missed the team's previous five games with right knee soreness. VanVleet was a full participant in practice Tuesday and told Gray that he's feeling good coming out of the session, so the 28-year-old should have few restrictions, if any, in his return to the lineup.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 3/8/22 5:51 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has been sidelined for five consecutive games to manage soreness in his right knee, but Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reported that he was expected to return Wednesday after going through a full practice Tuesday. However, it appears the point guard still has a few more hurdles to clear before he's cleared for game action.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 3/8/22 1:47 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) was a full participant during Tuesday's practice and is expected to make his return Wednesday against San Antonio, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has been sidelined for five consecutive games to manage soreness in his right knee, but it appears he will potentially make his return Wednesday. The point guard is averaging 21.4 points, 6.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 38.2 minutes per game, but he'll likely be under a minute restriction when he does make his eventual return to game action.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 3/6/22 12:59 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet (knee) is unavailable for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will be sidelined for the fifth consecutive contest as he continues to manage soreness in his right knee. Malachi Flynn (hamstring) is also out, leaving Toronto extremely short on backcourt depth. Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam should see some run at the point for the Raptors, and Dalano Banton should also receive more playing time.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 3/5/22 2:33 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Nick Nurse said Friday that VanVleet doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but he'll be listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup. If VanVleet is forced to miss a fifth consecutive game, Malachi Flynn (hamstring) should remain in the starting lineup if he's available.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 3/4/22 6:02 PM
Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
VanVleet (knee) is without a timetable for a return, though he will travel with the team for the Raptors' upcoming six-game road trip, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will miss a fourth straight game Friday due to right knee soreness, which has been an on-and-off issue for him since January. VanVleet has been playing 38.2 minutes per game and is averaging 21.4 points, 6.9 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 steals, so his absence is a massive loss for the Raptors. Malachi Flynn will presumably continue starting in VanVleet's absence, and Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam figure to pick up extra usage as well.