McDaniels (illness) will be available to play Thursday against the Suns, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

While McDaniels will be available, that doesn't necessarily mean he'll touch the floor. He's an inconsistent part of the rotation and can safely remain on the waiver wire in most leagues.

McDaniels (illness) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Thursday's game against the Suns.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels has received inconsistent minutes all season, and his availability is not likely to affect the Raptors' rotation much. That said, he's trending in the right direction after initially being tagged as questionable.

McDaniels is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Suns due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels has received inconsistent minutes for the Raptors this season. If the 25-year-old forward is ruled out, his absence shouldn't affect Toronto's rotation.

McDaniels logged zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in one minute during Friday's 120-105 loss to the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels played one minute in the loss, cracking the rotation for just the second time in the past six games. Having played very few minutes this season, McDaniels is not someone to consider adding, even in the deepest leagues.

McDaniels ended Friday's 145-113 loss to the Jazz with 15 points (4-5 FG, 7-10 FT), three rebounds and one steal across seven minutes.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels entered the game midway through the fourth quarter and drained 15 points in just seven minutes on the floor. Although the game's outcome was sealed, McDaniels' slashing aggression resulted in 10 free-throw attempts, a shocking total when you consider his overall court time. With new playmakers like RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in the headlines, it's easy to discount McDaniels, but explosive totals like this could help his chances to make a bigger impact down the line.

McDaniels registered 13 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two assists and one steal in 15 minutes during Friday's 120-118 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels scored double-digits for the first time this season, playing at least 15 minutes for the second straight game. It's been a disappointing season for McDaniels, struggling to carve out a meaningful role in Toronto. Despite the recent uptick in playing time, there is no reason to consider him a viable fantasy asset.

McDaniels closed Tuesday's 115-103 loss to Brooklyn with five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 13 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels recently fell out of the rotation in Toronto, and this was his first time reaching double-digit minutes since Nov. 15. With the starters in Toronto playing such heavy workloads, it will be hard for McDaniels to make anything more than a limited fantasy impact.

McDaniels produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound over five minutes during Sunday's 123-116 overtime victory over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels averaged a career-high 23.9 minutes per game over 80 appearances between the Hornets and 76ers last year, but he's been limited early in the 2023-24 campaign after signing a two-year deal with Toronto during the offseason. He's played single-digit minutes in each of his last four appearances and has also been held scoreless in five of his six outings this year. Unless the Raptors deal with multiple injuries at some point, it seems unlikely that McDaniels will have much fantasy value.

McDaniels logged nine minutes (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes during Sunday's 134-93 preseason win over Cairns.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels was slightly more efficient during the Raptors' preseason opener, but he still managed to put together a solid stat line during Sunday's exhibition matchup. After joining the Raptors on a two-year, $9.3 million contract during the offseason, he should have an opportunity to carve out a consistent bench role this year.

McDaniels has signed a two-year, $9.3 million deal with the Raptors on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniels spent the 2022-23 season with the Hornets and 76ers, mostly playing off the bench with both teams and logging a combined 80 appearances, though he also posted 24 starts. The four-year veteran averaged 9.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game and should be a solid second-unit piece with Toronto.