VanVleet will start for the injured Kyle Lowry (back) Saturday against the Cavaliers, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet is set to see an expanded role with Lowry out. In two prior starts this season, VanVleet has averaged 14.5 points, 5.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 32.8 minutes.

VanVleet tallied 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt,, 2-2 FT), seven assists, and four rebounds in 22 minutes during Friday's 125-107 victory over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet handed out a season-high seven assists Friday, helping the Raptors to another comfortable victory. He has now also scored in double-digits in three of his last four games. His minutes tend to fluctuate depending on the scoreline, however, he is a key part of the rotation and warrants ownership in deeper formats.

VanVleet will come off the bench Friday against the Wizards, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, with Kawhi Leonard (rest) back in the lineup, VanVleet will return to the bench. In the 13 games he's come off the pine, VanVleet has averaged 8.2 points, 4.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds across 23.6 minutes.

VanVleet will start at shooting guard in Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

It appears VanVleet will continue to be in the starting lineup when Kawhi Leonard is held out to rest, as this will be his second straight time doing so. VanVleet scored a team-high 18 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists his last time out, and he should still get a heavy dose of minutes before this game potentially gets out of hand.

VanVleet will return to his usual bench role Tuesday against the Magic, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet drew the start Saturday against the Bulls due to Kawhi Leonard's absence. With Leonard back Tuesday, VanVleet will resume his usual role on the pine. Prior to Saturday's start, he was averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 23.3 minutes.

VanVleet will start Saturday against the Bulls, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kawhi Leonard (rest) out, coach Nick Nurse will opt to move Danny Green up to small forward, opening up the shooting guard spot for VanVleet. When seeing at least 25 minutes this season, VanVleet has averaged 13.8 points, 5.8 assists and 4.0 rebounds.

VanVleet totaled 17 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six assists, and four rebounds in 28 minutes during Monday's 124-111 win over the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet was one of four Raptors to score 17 points as part of a well-rounded offensive attack. After struggling (three points on 0-6 from the field plus two assists to four turnovers) in Sunday's win over the Lakers, it was good see VanVleet bounce back so quickly. The 24-year-old backup point guard remains the spark plug for the team's second unit, especially offensively, which affords him decent value across most formats.

VanVleet played 20 minutes off the bench Friday against Phoenix, finishing with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3PT) to go with six assists, three rebounds, two steals and a block.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet missed four straight games with a toe issue coming into Friday, but he didn't appear to be bothered by any residual effects of the injury. The Wichita State product did not commit a turnover, and his primary competition for minutes off the bench, Delon Wright, saw only seven minutes of action.

VanVleet (toe) is available to play in Friday's matchup with the Suns, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet was listed as questionable after missing the previous four games, but will give it a go Friday. He will presumably return to his role backing up Kyle Lowry at point guard. He has averaged 11.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists across 25 minutes in four games this season.

VanVleet (toe) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet continues to deal with a toe injury and is at risk of missing his fifth straight contest. More information on his status could arrive following Friday's morning shootaround.