VanVleet (knee) is available and will start against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears VanVleet will play after all despite head coach Nick Nurse's previous comment regarding his availability. Expectations should be tempered given his struggles against Charlotte and the fact that he isn't feeling 100 percent, but it's still a good sign that he's going to be able to play Saturday. VanVleet is averaging 21.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.6 steals over 38.2 minutes per game this season.

Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet (knee) is unlikely to play Saturday against the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet managed to play through knee soreness during Friday's loss to the Hornets, but it sounds like he probably won't be available for the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set. He hasn't officially been ruled out yet, but Nurse's statement is a pretty good indicator that he won't play. If he's ultimately ruled out, Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn should see increased run in the Raptors' backcourt.

VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet was able to play through knee soreness during Friday's loss to the Hornets, but he had lackluster results. He's indicated that his knee isn't feeling as well as he had hoped following the All-Star break, so it's very possible that the Raptors will choose to give VanVleet a night off for the second half of the back-to-back set. If he's held out, Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn should see increased run.

VanVleet (knee) finished Friday's 125-93 loss to the Hornets with eight points (3-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and two blocks over 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Despite admitting that he's not feeling as well as he hoped he would following the All-Star break, VanVleet was able to suit up for Friday's contest. However, the veteran guard struggled during the ugly loss, scoring a season-low eight points. Fantasy managers will want to monitor VanVleet's status closely, as Toronto may elect to rest the point guard for a game or two so he can get back on track.

VanVleet (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although VanVleet said that he isn't feeling as well as he hoped he would after the All-Star break, he'll be able to play through his knee injury during the first half of a back-to-back set. He missed the two games prior to the Raptors' layoff and could have his playing time monitored if he isn't feeling 100 percent during Friday's matchup.

VanVleet (knee) said he's not feeling as well as he hoped he would after the All-Star break, but he rehabbed his knee during the extended time off and is expecting to play Friday in Charlotte, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being listed as questionable, VanVleet is expected to suit up in the Raptors' first game back following the All-Star break. The 27-year-old point guard missed two of Toronto's final four games before the break due to lower-body injuries, but he's still averaging 22.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals across seven contests in February.

Toronto lists VanVleet (knee) as questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet missed two of Toronto's final four games before the All-Star break due to lower-body injuries, but head coach Nick Nurse said earlier Thursday that the veteran point guard would likely be ready to go for the Raptors' first contest of the second half. The questionable designation implies that VanVleet is less locked in to play Friday than Nurse let on, though the 27-year-old should still be in good position to suit up in Charlotte if he checks out fine following morning shootaround.

VanVleet received an extra day off coming out of the All-Star break but is scheduled to be in Charlotte on Thursday and is likely to play Friday against the Hornets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The All-Star guard was dealing with some knee soreness before the break, and the team is exercising caution, but he should make his return. This month, VanVleet has averaged 22.0 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 37.1 minutes.

VanVleet (knee) played nine minutes off the bench in Sunday's All-Star Game, finishing with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three assists and two rebounds.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet missed the Raptors' final game before the break due to a knee issue, but the fact that he played in Sunday's exhibition indicates that it's nothing to be concerned about moving forward. With four more off days until the Raptors resume play Friday at Charlotte, VanVleet should be back in the lineup in his usual, high-minute point guard role.

VanVleet (knee) is unavailable for Wednesday's game at Minnesota, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet had an MRI come back clear and was diagnosed with a bruised right knee, but he'll still sit out Toronto's final game before the All-Star break. Khem Birch is expected to start in his place, with Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes set to see action at the point for the Raptors. VanVleet is still expected to partake in the All-Star festivities this weekend, per Blake Murphy of The Athletic, which indicates there isn't much concern over the injury.