OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Wed 2/16/22 6:37 PM

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.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Wed 2/16/22 11:44 AM

VanVleet (knee) didn't participate in morning shootaround and remains questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet sustained a knee injury in Monday's loss to the Pelicans. Though a follow-up MRI returned clean, VanVleet's sore knee has his status in flux heading into the Raptors' final game before the All-Star break. Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn should see increased roles if VanVleet is unavailable.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 2/15/22 4:35 PM

VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet exited Monday's loss to the Pelicans early after injuring his right knee, and now the guard may miss another matchup due to injury. The sharpshooter previously dealt with a groin problem before suffering knee soreness in Monday's outing. If VanVleet is ultimately ruled out, Dalano Banton and Scottie Barnes are candidates to see increase run against the Timberwolves.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Mon 2/14/22 9:58 PM

VanVleet won't return to Monday's game against New Orleans due to right knee soreness, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. He finished with 20 points (6-15 FG, 4-9 3PT, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 31 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
The Raptors were already getting blown out by the time VanVleet exited the contest, so it's no surprise to hear he won't return to this one. He'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's matchup in Minnesota.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Sun 2/13/22 10:30 AM

VanVleet recorded 25 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 38 minutes during Saturday's 110-109 loss to Denver.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet returned to the starting lineup following a one-game absence due to a groin injury and finished with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists for the sixth time this season. In February (six games), the undrafted point guard has averaged 22.3 points, 7.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 38.2 minutes.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Sat 2/12/22 5:49 PM

VanVleet (groin) is available Saturday against the Nuggets, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet returns following a one-game absence. In five appearances this month, he's averaged 21.8 points, 7.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 38.2 minutes.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Fri 2/11/22 4:18 PM

VanVleet (groin) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Nuggets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was sidelined for the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set Thursday, but it remains to be seen how serious the injury is. If he's sidelined again Saturday, Dalano Banton and Scottie Barnes could be in line for increased usage.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 2/10/22 1:15 PM

VanVleet has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets due to left groin soreness, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has seen plenty of playing time recently, as he's averaged 20.6 points, 8.0 assists and 3.9 rebounds in 40.6 minutes per game across his last seven appearances. He'll sit out the second half of the back-to-back set, which should lead to increased work for Dalano Banton and Scottie Barnes.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Thu 2/10/22 12:47 AM

VanVleet supplied 21 points (7-17 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's victory over the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet recorded his fifth consecutive 20-point game while drilling six three pointers. The 27-year-old has been extremely effective from deep recently as he is shooting 45.5 percent from deep over his last four games. The veteran's playing time has been crucial for his production as he has averaged 40.7 minutes per game over his last 10 games. VanVleet will have another chance to keep up this production Thursday against the Rockets.

OUTFred VanVleet
PG HOU
Tue 2/8/22 10:51 AM

VanVleet closed with 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Monday's 116-101 victory over Charlotte.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet scored at least 20 points for a fourth straight game. During that stretch, he has averaged 22.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 38.8 minutes. He'll look to continue his strong play during the Raptors' upcoming back-to-back, which starts Wednesday in Oklahoma City.