Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 4/9/19 6:49 PM
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VanVleet will start Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet will get the nod in place of the resting Kyle Lowry. Across his past five starts, VanVleet is averaging 15.8 points, 7.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steal in 33.8 minutes.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 4/1/19 11:36 PM
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VanVleet went for 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two steals, and two blocks in 27 minutes during Monday's 121-109 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has recorded two rejections in two of the last three tilts. Moreover, he has reached double figures in scoring in seven of nine games while averaging 6.2 assists per contest since returning from an extended absence with a thumb injury. It's unclear whether VanVleet will be among those to receive less playing time across the final four regular season games, as Toronto is all but officially locked into the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Those in daily leagues will probably want to check the injury report in case coach Nick Nurse decides to rest some of his key cogs.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 4/1/19 6:36 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet will shift to the bench for Monday's game against the Magic, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet has started five of the last seven games -- including the last two -- but he'll move to the bench Monday as Toronto goes with Kyle Lowry and Danny Green in the backcourt.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 3/31/19 6:41 AM
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VanVleet totaled 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds, and one steal in 33 minutes during Saturday's 124-101 victory over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was in the starting lineup once again with Kawhi Leonard (personal) sitting another game out. Given the current state of the Eastern Conference, there is a chance Leonard misses almost all the remaining games for the Raptors. VanVleet has proven himself to have fringe standard league value even with Leonard on the court and so if you are holding onto him, he could be in for a strong finish to the season.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Thu 3/28/19 6:37 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet will start Thursday's contest against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kawhi Leonard (rest) and OG Anunoby (concussion) are out, so VanVleet will be inserted into the starting five. Across 25 prior starts this season, he's averaging 13.6 points, 5.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 32.5 minutes.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 3/26/19 11:45 PM
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VanVleet had seven points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, and three rebounds in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 112-103 win over the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet matched Norman Powell for the team high in minutes. However, the 25-year-old point guard struggled from the field and offered up a very modest stat line overall. With coach Nick Nurse unlikely to push Kyle Lowry all that hard across the last seven games of the regular season, VanVleet could be a good bet to produce more impressive performances during the next two matchups (Thursday versus the Knicks, Saturday versus the Bulls).
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Thu 3/21/19 6:34 AM
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VanVleet totaled 23 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 123-114 victory over Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet remained in the starting lineup with Kyle Lowry (ankle) on the sidelines, ending the contest with 23 points in 40 minutes. Lowry continues to struggle with injury and could certainly miss more time moving forward. Kawhi Leonard will likely sit out at least a couple of games before the season ends, and both players absences are typically filled by VanVleet.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 3/18/19 11:05 PM
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VanVleet totaled 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block across 28 minutes in the Raptors' win over the Knicks on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet joined the starting five even with Kyle Lowry back in the fold, replacing Kawhi Leonard (rest) in the lineup. He had a very productive game, notching a double-double while handing out 12 assists. He's been a great fantasy option when given ample playing time this season.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 3/18/19 6:29 PM
Fred VanVleet
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VanVleet will start Monday's game against the Knicks, Lori Ewing of the Canadian Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet made his return from a thumb injury over the weekend, and he'll now move into the starting lineup as the Raptors go with a smaller alignment in the absence of Kawhi Leonard (rest). In 31 minutes Sunday against Detroit, VanVleet put up 17 points and four assists.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 3/17/19 6:55 PM
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VanVleet totaled 17 points (6-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and one rebound over 31 minutes in the Raptors' loss to the Pistons on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet returned to action following a 12-game layoff due to a thumb injury, and he led the bench in scoring. Jeremy Lin drew the start, but VanVleet played almost double his minutes (17) and thoroughly outproduced him. If Kyle Lowry (ankle) continues to miss time, VanVleet should supplant the floundering Lin in the starting lineup sooner than later.