Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 4/17/18 5:24 PM
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VanVleet (shoulder) will play during Tuesday's Game 2 against the Wizards, Eric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto reports.
EDGE Analysis
A shoulder injury prevented VanVleet from participating in Game 1, prompting Delon Wright to see 25 minutes and contribute 18 points, four assists, three steals, a block and a rebound. Though he was considered doubtful at one point, VanVleet's injury has apparently healed better than anticipated, so he'll play during Game 2. During the regular season, he saw 20.0 minutes per game, averaging 8.6 points, 3.2 assists and 2.4 boards on 42.6 percent shooting from the field and 41.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 4/17/18 11:00 AM
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VanVleet (shoulder), according to coach Dwane Casey, will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 2 against the Wizards after taking part in morning shootaround, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was listed as doubtful earlier in the morning, but things have apparently progressed positively. More word on his status should arrive as the team continues to ramp up their activity leading up to tipoff. If he's ruled out again, look for Delon Wright to pick up some extra run, as he did during Game 1.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Tue 4/17/18 10:47 AM
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VanVleet (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 against Washington, Jared Greenberg of NBATV reports.
EDGE Analysis
The reserve guard was held out of Game 1as he continues to nurse a shoulder injury, and while he went through limited work at practice Sunday and Monday, it looks as though he's trending toward another absence. If that's the case, Delon Wright, who shined in Game 1, would again be in line for a bump in minutes.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Mon 4/16/18 3:03 PM
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VanVleet (shoulder) is officially listed as questionable for Game 2 against the Wizards on Tuesday, Zach Rosen of WashingtonWizards.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
After being held out of Game 1 with some discomfort in his shoulder, VanVleet was seen going through 5-on-0 work during Sunday's practice, which seems to indicate the backup point guard was ramping up his activity in anticipation of a return. However, the Raptors will now wait until after Tuesday's morning shootaround to make a final decision on VanVleet's availability, so look out for another update after that session. If VanVleet were to miss a second straight playoff game, Delon Wright would likely be in line for added minutes and usage off the bench.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sun 4/15/18 1:10 PM
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VanVleet (shoulder) went through 5-on-0 work Sunday, Eric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was held out of Saturday's Game 1 victory over the Wizards, but appears to be on the brink of a return from his shoulder injury. After going through 5-on-0 work Sunday, VanVleet will likely attempt to take contact over the next few days with the plan of being ready to go for Game 2 on Tuesday. Delon Wright was the biggest beneficiary of VanVleet's absence Saturday, going off for 18 points, four assists, one rebound, three steals and a block across 25 minutes.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Sat 4/14/18 3:52 PM
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VanVleet (shoulder) will not play in Game 1 of the Raptors' series against the Wizards on Saturday, Eric Koreen of The Athletic Toronto reports.
EDGE Analysis
It appears VanVleet was close to playing, but ultimately the Raptors opted to sit him out. Consider him day-to-day heading into Game 2. Delon Wright could see some extra run providing depth in the backcourt in his absence.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Fri 4/13/18 2:21 PM
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VanVleet (shoulder) is questionable for the team's playoff opener against the Wizards on Saturday, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet is apparently still in discomfort after injuring his shoulder during Wednesday's season finale. More information on his status should arrive following the team's Saturday morning shootaround. If he's unable to take the court, Delon Wright would presumably see additional run.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Thu 4/12/18 6:26 PM
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An X-ray on VanVleet's shoulder came back negative and he's listed as day-to-day ahead of the Raptors' playoff opener against the Wizards on Saturday, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
VanVleet was forced to leave Wednesday's season finale early with a shoulder injury and while an X-ray has confirmed he's not dealing with any sort of break, he's still dealing with some lingering discomfort. For now, VanVleet is considered day-to-day, but he'll receive treatment prior to the weekend and is still fully expected to take the court for Game 1 on Saturday. Look for official confirmation on his availability as game day approaches.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 4/11/18 10:27 PM
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VanVleet will not return to Wednesday's game against the Heat after suffering a right shoulder bruise.
EDGE Analysis
The initial diagnosis of VanVleet's injury being just a bruise is a positive, however the true severity of the injury is unknown at this time. It's possible VanVleet was held out for precautionary reasons, with Wednesday being the regular-season finale. More information on VanVleet's status could come out after the conclusion of Wednesday's game, as well as in the day's prior to the start of the postseason.
Fred VanVleet PG HOU Wed 4/11/18 11:32 AM
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Raptors head coach Dwane Casey said that no players would be rested for the team's regular-season finale Wednesday against the Heat, meaning VanVleet (back) should be available off the bench, Tom D'Angelo of The Palm Beach Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since Toronto is locked in as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, it's not expected that Casey will overexert the team's key rotation members against Miami, especially since the Heat could match up with the Raptors based on how the results of Wednesday's games shake out. With that in mind, VanVleet may not approach the 23.4 minutes per game he has averaged since the All-Star break, especially since he's been lately dealing with the minor back issue, which prevented him from playing Monday in Detroit. Delon Wright and two-way player Lorenzo Brown could end up seeing the bulk of the minutes at point guard Wednesday if Kyle Lowry and VanVleet are limited.