Siakam (shoulder) has been practicing with some contact, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam was always expected to miss a few weeks at the start of this season, but it's encouraging that he's upped his work to include contact less than one week into the year. However, a firm timetable for his return has yet to be established, so fantasy managers are still somewhat in the dark regarding when he'll suit up for a game.

Coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that Siakam (shoulder) should start contact work this week and may only be a few weeks from a return, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nurse added that Siakam has "been going 100 percent for 4-6 weeks," but he has just been practicing against air. In July, Toronto's star forward underwent shoulder surgery and was initially expected to miss the first few weeks of the season. While his progress is encouraging, he will likely still be unavailable for the season opener against the Wizards on Oct. 20.

Siakam (shoulder) is yet to be cleared for contact as training camp begins, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Given that Siakam underwent surgery in July and was initially slated to miss the first few weeks of the regular season, it's really no surprise that he's yet to return to contact work. For now, Siakam has been limited to 1-on-0 workouts at the Raptors' facility, and the team is encouraged by his progress. "He looks good," GM Bobby Webster said Monday. "He's in a really positive head space. I think he's happy and ready to go." The Raptors have not handed down a concrete timetable for the talented wing, but the expectation remains that he could be back in action sometime in early November.

Siakam (shoulder) received successful surgery last week and will be out for around five months, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam tore his labrum in his left shoulder and is unlikely to be ready for the start of the 2021-22 season. The forward missed time late at the end of the season due to the shoulder injury. He's expected to be fully healthy in early-to-mid November. His status for the beginning of next season should be known by the time training camp comes around.

Siakam (shoulder) will not play in Sunday's finale against the Pacers, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

A shoulder strain will end up sidelining Siakam for the final four games of the season. He ends his fifth season with the Raptors averaging 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 35.8 minutes.

Siakam (shoulder) will not play Friday against the Mavericks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam will sit for the third straight game, and it would be a major surprise if he appears in Sunday's finale against Indiana.

Siakam (shoulder) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam is dealing with a strained shoulder, but at the same time, the Raptors have very little incentive to play their starters with a postseason spot out of reach. With two games remaining on the schedule, it's unclear whether Siakam will see the court again before the end of the regular season.

Siakam (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam exited Saturday's matchup with Memphis with a strained left shoulder and will remain sidelined Tuesday. Kyle Lowry (rest), Fred VanVleet (rest) and OG Anunoby (calf) are among the other players sidelined for the Raptors.

Siakam exited Saturday's game against Memphis early with a left shoulder strain and will not return.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam played 30 minutes before leaving the court due to the shoulder injury, but he's officially done for the night. He finished with 18 points, three rebounds and four assists. Depending on the extent of the injury, his next chance to return will come Tuesday against the Clippers.

Siakam notched 44 points (17-28 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-11 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists and a steal across 42 minutes in Thursday's overtime loss against the Wizards.

EDGE Analysis

Siakam has recorded two double-doubles over his last three appearances and has been playing at a high level of late, scoring at least 24 points in six of his last nine appearances. The talented big man is averaging 24.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists during that stretch, and he seems to be gearing up for a strong end of the season despite the fact that the Raptors are all but eliminated from playoff contention.