Thomas will start Friday against the Nuggets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Most of the key Raptors players are sitting out the seeding finale, so Thomas will start for the first time this season. In the four games that he's seen at least 20 minutes, he's averaging 12.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals.

Thomas scored 22 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four boards and one assist in 37 minutes of a 114-106 win against Milwaukee on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas set a career high in points with his dominant shooting performance off the bench. The rookie had mostly been a bit player since the restart but began to find his groove with back-to-back six point outings before his 22-point outburst. He'll have two more seeding games beginning with Philadelphia on Wednesday to compete for an extended role before he's likely to see his minutes diminish again when the playoffs start.

Thomas had 16 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3PT, 2-2 FT) in Sunday's scrimmage against Portland.

EDGE Analysis

The sharpshooter drilled four threes in 18 minutes off the bench, in addition to providing two rebounds and an assist. Thomas wasn't a major factor for the Raptors before the shutdown, but his pedigree as a shooter is impressive, and he could be relied upon as a floor-spacer in certain playoff lineups.

Thomas tallied 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 15 minutes during Sunday's 127-81 win over the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas filled it up offensively, finishing with career highs in scoring and made threes. It's pretty unlikely that Thomas would have produced such an impressive performance if not for the blowout nature of the contest, but regardless it was a sensational shooting display from the 25-year-old rookie.

Thomas produced 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three steals and one assist in 22 minutes during Saturday's 119-118 win over the Nets.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas finished with career highs in scoring, steals, threes and minutes and matched his career high in rebounding, stepping up on the second night of a back-to-back with the club dealing with several injuries. Thomas has appeared in only 22 tilts thus far this season and he's mostly a three-point specialist, but this was by far the rookie's best showing to date.

Thomas tallied eight points (2-6 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and six rebounds in 15 minutes during Tuesday's 101-99 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas returned to the lineup following a lengthy absence with a fractured finger and finished with a career high in rebounding in this his first appearance since Nov. 23. Thomas has made two threes in six of 13 games, and at this point the rookie is mostly a long-range specialist.

Thomas (finger) has been removed from the injury report for Tuesday's game against Portland, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined since late November after fracturing a finger on his left hand, Thomas proved his health Monday, when he suited up for the G League's Raptors 905 and provided 18 points (7-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes in a 124-114 win over the Erie BayHawks. Toronto recalled him from the G League assignment in advance of Tuesday's matchup with the Trail Blazers, so look for Thomas to dress for the contest and fill a minor role as a backup shooting guard.

Thomas (finger) is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against Portland, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas was sent to the G League for a rehab assignment, and after making it through Monday's contest without issue, the Raptors expect him to be available off the bench for Tuesday's game. The Iowa State product should immediately slot into a rotation spot, per Murphy. Thomas has played in 12 matchups this year for Toronto, averaging 4.8 points and 1.1 rebounds over that stretch.

Thomas (finger) is expected to begin participating in G League games as part of his rehab assignment, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thomas, who's missed the past 21 games due to a left finger fracture, will join the Raptors' G League affiliate for their Monday game against the Erie Bayhawks. Barring a setback, Thomas could return to Toronto by the end of the week.

Thomas (finger) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Nick Nurse suggested Dec. 20 that Thomas was around two weeks away from playing again, but 13 days later, there's been no indication from the team that the rookie is close to returning to game action. When Thomas does finally get the green light to suit up, he'll likely handle a limited role off the bench behind starting shooting guard Fred VanVleet.