Pascal Siakam F IND Wed 1/15/20 10:59 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam had 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3PT, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 130-121 win at the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam improved his efficiency in his second outing returning from an 11-game absence, as he was coming off a 6-of-17 effort Sunday against the Spurs. The star power forward must shake off the rust after being sidelined for more than three weeks, but he has a favorable matchup Friday at home against the Wizards where he could be in line for another strong performance as one of Toronto's main scoring threats.
Pascal Siakam F IND Sun 1/12/20 8:52 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin) had 15 points (6-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes during Sunday's 105-104 loss to the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam returned to the lineup following an 11-game absence with a strained groin and struggled with his shot. Considering he was expected to be on some sort of minutes limit, Siakam saw a pretty heavy load of playing time. He'll now have a couple days to rest and recover in advance of Wednesday's tilt versus the Thunder.
Pascal Siakam F IND Sun 1/12/20 4:35 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin) will start at power forward Sunday against the Spurs but will be subject to an unspecified minutes limit, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Since Siakam had missed the Raptors' previous 11 games with the groin injury, he won't be subjected to a full workload in his return, though he may see enough run for fantasy managers to justify activating him right away. Before getting hurt, Siakam was well on his way to earning his first All-Star nod, averaging 25.1 points, 8.0 boards, 3.6 assists, 2.5 triples, 1.0 steal and 1.0 block in 36.7 minutes. With Norman Powell (shoulder) also joining Siakam in the starting five following an extended absence, Terence Davis and Patrick McCaw will move to the bench.
Pascal Siakam F IND Sat 1/11/20 12:32 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam has been sidelined with a groin strain since Dec. 18. He returned to practice Friday, and while his questionable designation for the team's upcoming game is an optimistic sign, coach Nick Nurse indicated it might be, "a bit ambitious." Even if he does not get the green light to play against the Spus it appears as though he is nearing a return.
Pascal Siakam F IND Fri 1/10/20 10:27 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin) is expected to practice Friday and could rejoin the lineup sometime next week, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old was able to partake in light, on-court drills Monday, and a return to practice would be a significant step toward him being cleared for game action. Siakam has been sidelined by the groin strain since Dec. 18 and likely will face a minutes restriction upon his return to the lineup, which appears to be on the horizon.
Pascal Siakam F IND Mon 1/6/20 1:00 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin) was spotted taking part in light on-court work Monday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Although Siakam still has no official timetable for return, his ability to participate in light on-court drills is a positive step in his recovery from a groin strain that's kept him out since Dec. 20th. Barring any setbacks, Siakam could take on more advanced drills later in the week, though the Raptors are expected to treat their star forward with the utmost caution.
Pascal Siakam F IND Sat 1/4/20 4:48 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin), according to coach Nick Nurse, is still "a ways away" from returning, Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is discouraging news for fantasy owners who have Siakam on their roster, as there has been essentially no word of Siakam making significant progress in his recovery. He remains without a firm timetable for a return. Siakam is too good to drop in the vast majority of fantasy formats, and those without injured reserve spots in their leagues are essentially just down one bench spot.
Pascal Siakam F IND Thu 1/2/20 11:44 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Heat.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam hasn't played since Dec. 18 due to a strained groin and remains without a concrete timeline to return to full-contact activity. Until reports surface suggesting that Siakam has resumed practicing without limitations, his availability for game action shouldn't be viewed as imminent. Siakam's ongoing absence has opened up extra playing time for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and OG Anunoby at power forward.
Pascal Siakam F IND Thu 12/19/19 8:36 PM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering a groin injury Wednesday against the Pistons, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Siakam managed to log 35 minutes Wednesday night, but after being re-evaluated Thursday, the team has announced that he'll remain sidelined until further notice. A timeline for the big man's return should come to light in the near future. With Siakam out of commission, look for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Serge Ibaka to see more minutes.
Pascal Siakam F IND Thu 12/19/19 12:47 AM
Pascal Siakam
F IND
Siakam scored a game-high 26 points (10-23 FG, 6-11 3Pt) while adding five rebounds, four blocks, three assists and a steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 112-99 win over the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Amazingly, the 25-year-old set new career highs in both made three-pointers and blocks with this performance. Siakam has scored at least 20 points in five straight games, and through nine contests in December he's averaging a dazzling 25.0 points, 6.9 boards, 2.9 assists, 2.7 threes, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals.