VanVleet scored 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT) while adding five assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

With Delon Wright (thigh) sidelined, VanVleet has backup point guard duties to himself and responded with solid numbers in the Raptors' Opening Night win. Wright remains questionable heading into Friday's tilt against the Celtics, and as long as he's in street clothes, VanVleet should benefit.

VanVleet will be held out of Thursday's preseason finale for rest purposes, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet joins five other regular contributors getting the night off for rest, in addition to a couple of players with injuries, so the Raptors should be extremely thin on depth Thursday. That could create an opportunity to take a flier on a few cheap DFS options for Thursday's slate who should see big minutes. Either way, look for VanVleet to get back in the lineup for next week's regular-season opener.

VanVleet (hamstring) posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 87-108 preseason win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet missed the Raptors' previous game with a hamstring injury, but showed no ill effects in his return to action Wednesday. He was efficient from the floor and avoided any turnovers, showing off the reliability that makes him such a valuable bench piece in the backcourt. VanVleet will be a full go for next week's regular season and he should once again play a prominent role in the rotation after signing a two-year, $18.1 million contract extension this past offseason.

VanVleet will not play in Friday's game against Melbourne due to left hamstring stiffness, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear exactly when VanVleet, who played a total of 37 minutes in the Raptors' first two preseason games, picked up the injury, but there is no indication that it's a serious one. With Kyle Lowry (rest) also being held out Friday, Delon Wright is in line to start at point guard, but both Lorenzo Brown and Jordan Loyd should have the opportunity to pick up some additional minutes as well.

VanVleet played 20 minutes off the bench Tuesday and finished with three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in the Raptors' 105-90 preseason loss to the Jazz.

EDGE Analysis

There were more minutes to go around Tuesday with OG Anunobdy (personal) sitting out, but even when the Raptors are at full strength, VanVleet projects to enjoy a consistent rotation role in his third NBA campaign. The Wichita State product was an indispensable reserve in the backcourt last season, averaging 8.6 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers in 20.0 minutes per game. After VanVleet inked a two-year, $18.11 million contract extension this summer, it wouldn't be surprise if he saw a slight uptick in playing time during the upcoming season.

VanVleet agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract extension Sunday, Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet had an outstanding second year in the NBA, finishing as a finalist for Sixth Man of the Year honors. While he was ultimately beat out by the Clippers' Lou Williams, VanVleet still helped make Toronto's bench one of the best in the league and was a contributing factor in the team's top overall finish in the Eastern Conference regular season standings. The 24-year-old averaged 8.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds across 20.0 minutes, while also hitting 1.4 three-pointers at an impressive 41.4 percent clip. With the Raptors set to bring back nearly the exact same cast of players as last season, VanVleet is likely looking at a similar role off the bench for the upcoming campaign.

VanVleet has become a restricted free agent following the Raptors extending him a qualifying offer.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet was a crucial piece off the bench for Toronto last season, seeing 20.0 minutes per game and averaging 8.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds. He also made 1.4 threes per game at a 41.4 percent clip.

VanVleet will come off the bench for Game 4 against the Cavaliers on Monday, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a one-game stint in the top unit, VanVleet heads back to the bench while the Raptors make a final effort to stay alive in the playoffs. VanVleet logged 33 minutes in Saturday's start, so it wouldn't be surprising if his minutes took a bit of a hit following the demotion to a reserve role.

VanVleet is drawing the start over Serge Ibaka for Saturday's Game 3 against Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

With the Raptors going down 2-0 to begin the series and Serge Ibaka struggling over the past six games, coach Dwane Casey apparently feels he has to switch things up. VanVleet has averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds across 19.3 minutes over the past three contests.

VanVleet (shoulder) will be available for Friday's Game 6 against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

VanVleet has played just three minutes during the series -- all coming during Game 2 -- while nursing a lingering shoulder injury. After missing three straight contests, however, he'll be able to take the court in a crucial Game 6, in which the Raptors could close out the series. That said, coach Dwane Casey is unsure what VanVleet's role will be. However many minutes he recieves, they'll probably come at the expense of Delon Wright, who averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 blocks across 24.8 minutes during the series.