Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 12/2/19 5:40 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (thumb) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was initially tabbed as questionable by the Raptors, but it now looks as though he'll miss his 12th straight matchup due to a left thumb injury. Assuming he's ultimately ruled out, his next chance to take the court will arrive Thursday against Houston.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Mon 12/2/19 12:08 PM
Kyle Lowry
PG PHI
Lowry (thumb) has been deemed questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was able to complete practice Monday, improving his odds for returning Tuesday. The team returned rookie Shamorie Ponds to their G-League affiliate as well, which indicates their faith in Lowry returning at some point over the next couple of games. The star guard's missed the past 11 games due to a left thumb fracture but was averaging 21.8 points, 6.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.6 threes in 36.1 minutes over eight games prior to the absence.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sun 12/1/19 4:33 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (thumb) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was considered doubtful for Sunday's contest, so he was never truly expected to suit up. The 33-year-old appears to be nearing his return to the court but will remain sidelined for at least one more game. Lowry's next chance to return will be Tuesday versus the Heat.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 11/30/19 5:46 PM
Kyle Lowry
PG PHI
Lowry (thumb) is doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
There was some hope that Lowry could be back Sunday, but that's unlikely. Assuming he remains sidelined, his next opportunity to take the court would arrive Tuesday against the Heat.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 11/22/19 12:50 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry (thumb) is targeting the Dec. 1 game against the Jazz for his potential return, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry has been sidelined since fracturing his left thumb Nov. 8 at New Orleans, but he's apparently progressed as scheduled in his recovery and is nearing his return to the court. The 33-year-old would provide a major boost for the Raptors, as Patrick McCaw (knee), Serge Ibaka (ankle) and Stanley Johnson (groin) are also dealing with injuries.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Thu 11/21/19 5:49 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Coach Nick Nurse said Wednesday that he's "hoping" Lowry (thumb) is able to play again in the near future, though the Raptors have yet to set a target date for the point guard's return to the lineup, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
When Lowry first fractured his left thumb in a Nov. 9 game against the Pelicans, the Raptors merely relayed that the 33-year-old would be shut down for two weeks before being re-evaluated. Assuming that plan still holds, Toronto should provide another update on Lowry on Friday. Unless Lowry is immediately cleared to resume practicing with full contact following the re-evaluation, it's unlikely that he'll make it back to action before the end of November.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 11/9/19 2:06 PM
Kyle Lowry
PG PHI
Lowry (thumb) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Rachel Richols of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry has been diagnosed with a fracture of the distal phalanx of his left thumb. For the next two weeks, and possibly longer, the Raptors will have to dig into their backcourt depth. Fred VanVleet should see more point guard duties, while Norman Powell, Terence Davis and Matt Thomas could all see upticks in workload.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 11/9/19 2:05 PM
Kyle Lowry
PG PHI
Lowry will miss at least two weeks after fracturing his thumb in Friday's win over the Pelicans, Rachel Nichols of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry was officially diagnosed with a left thumb fracture by a specialist Saturday. While the initial diagnosis states that he'll be re-evaluated in two weeks, there's a good chance Lowry ultimately missed a longer period. In his absence, look Norman Powell to see an expanded role, though the Raptors could call up Shamorie Ponds from their G-League affiliate or search for point guard solutions elsewhere.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Sat 11/9/19 12:59 PM
Kyle Lowry
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Lowry suffered a small fracture in his thumb during Friday's victory over the Pelicans and is without a timetable for a return yet, Andrew Lopez of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Lowry injured the same thumb that he had surgery during the summer to repair torn ligaments; however, the fracture is considered a different issue. He is expected to see a hand specialist Saturday once the team arrives in Los Angeles. In the meantime, the Raptors figure to be pretty thin in terms of ball handlers, as Fred VanVleet is the only other healthy point guard on the roster.
Kyle Lowry PG PHI Fri 11/8/19 9:39 PM
Kyle Lowry
PG PHI
Lowry will not return to Friday's matchup with the Pelicans due to left thumb injury.
EDGE Analysis
The severity of Lowry's injury is not known at this time, but he will not return Friday. He collected six points (2-5 FG, 2-5 3PT), two rebounds, five assists, and one steal across 16 minutes before exiting the contest. His status for Sunday's game against the Lakers is currently uncertain.