Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Fri 3/4/22 12:37 PM

VanVleet (knee) has been ruled out Friday against the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will be unavailable for the fourth consecutive game Friday as he continues to manage soreness in his right knee. Malachi Flynn has started the past three games and is likely to receive the starting nod again Friday.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 3/3/22 5:52 PM

VanVleet (knee) will miss a third straight game Thursday against Detroit, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The point guard continues to deal with knee soreness, and he'll be held out for the fifth time in the last nine games. Expect Malachi Flynn to make another start in VanVleet's place. With the Raptors entering a back-to-back set, it's very possible VanVleet could extend his streak of absences to four games Friday against Orlando.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 3/3/22 1:32 PM

VanVleet (knee) remains questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
A previous report said that VanVleet would play against Detroit, but he remains on the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup. If he's forced to miss a third straight game, Malachi Flynn should continue to see increased playing time.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 3/3/22 1:17 PM

VanVleet (knee) is available Thursday against Detroit, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet missed the last two games due to knee soreness, but he'll be back in action Thursday. He's averaged 19.3 points, 5.0 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33.3 minutes per game across his last four appearances.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Wed 3/2/22 4:32 PM

VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Knee soreness has forced VanVleet to sit the past two games. If he's unable to play again, more minutes should continue to be in store for Malachi Flynn.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 3/1/22 5:56 PM

VanVleet (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet is sitting out a second game in a row, and OG Anunoby (finger) remains out as well. That could result in Malachi Flynn getting a second straight start, and Khem Birch figures to start at the five once more.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 3/1/22 1:04 PM

VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's tilt with the Nets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was sidelined for Monday's blowout win over the Nets as he continues to manage knee soreness, but he has a chance to return during the second half of the Raptors' back-to-back set Tuesday. If he's sidelined again, Malachi Flynn is expected to draw a second consecutive start, while Dalano Banton could see increased run off the bench.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Mon 2/28/22 6:58 PM

VanVleet (knee) won't play Monday against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will miss Monday's contest as he continues to manage knee soreness, which has worsened a bit after playing through the injury Saturday against Atlanta. He'll likely be considered questionable for the second half of the back-to-back set Tuesday versus Brooklyn. Malachi Flynn will start in his place for the Raptors, while Dalano Banton could also see increased run in the backcourt.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Mon 2/28/22 6:17 PM

Coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet is "more sore than he was" in terms of his knee and is "not very likely" to play Monday at Brooklyn, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nurse also said VanVleet was likely out for Saturday's matchup with the Hawks before the guard took his usual place in the starting five, though the additional soreness could sideline him for Monday's contest. Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn could see more run should VanVleet be ruled out, with Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes also potentially seeing more run at the point.

Fred VanVleet
PG HOU
Sun 2/27/22 1:17 PM

VanVleet (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game at Brooklyn, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet wasn't expected to play Saturday against Atlanta due to the knee soreness, but he started and posted 24 points (8-22 FG, 5-14 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 35 minutes. It's a back-to-back set for Toronto with a rematch with Brooklyn set for Tuesday, and VanVleet could be rested for at least one of the contests depending how his knee is feeling.