Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Wed 2/22/17 8:13 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) took part in a full practice Wednesday and is expected to play in Friday's game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson missed the last six games prior to the All-Star break, but with an additional week off to get back to full strength, he's finally feeling good enough to make a return to the court. However, after the Raptors acquired Serge Ibaka in a trade with the Magic earlier this month, Patterson is expected to see a smaller role moving forward as he settles into a backup role behind Ibaka. That should afford him minutes in the upper teens or low 20's in minutes, which restricts his value to deeper leagues.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Wed 2/15/17 5:56 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson will remain out for the sixth consecutive game, as the Raptors won't take any chances with the All-Star break on tap. With more than a week of extra rest, expect Patterson to return to action after the break. Newly acquired Serge Ibaka will also not play for Toronto, so Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl should pick up some extra minutes, but neither player is an appealing DFS option.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Tue 2/14/17 8:00 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
According to coach Dwane Casey, Patterson has been medically cleared to play, so at this point, it's more about how much pain Patterson is willing to play through. There's a chance he returns for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, although it seems more realistic for him to come back after the All-Start break, which would give Patterson about a week and a half for extra recovery. That said, with the recent addition of Serge Ibaka, Patterson is expected to see a decreased role, so even when healthy, his value will be on the decline.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Sun 2/12/17 5:08 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt with the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson will miss his fourth straight contest due to a left knee contusion. The big man is nearing a return, as he participated in practice Saturday. In his absence look for rookie Pascal Siakam to get the start at power forward. The Raptors still have two games remaining this week before the All-Star break, so look for more updates on Patterson to come throughout the week.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Sun 2/12/17 4:51 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt with the Pistons, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Dwane Casey noted that Patterson, who has missed three straight games with a left knee contusion, looked strong during practice Saturday, so it appears the big man is on the cusp of a return. Once healthy, Patterson is expected to take back a starting role at power forward, which would push rookie Pascal Siakam out of the lineup and into more limited duties off the bench. Knee troubles have limited Patterson to just nine appearances in 22 games since the beginning of January.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Sun 2/12/17 12:24 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson has been sidelined for the past three games with a left knee contusion, but the Raptors are hopeful that three days of rest in between games may have provided the big man enough time off to recover from the injury. If Patterson remains held out Sunday, Pascal Siakam would likely pick up another start at power forward.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Wed 2/8/17 7:24 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Timberwolves, Jerry Zgoda of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson will be missing his third straight game with lingering soreness in his left knee. Pascal Siakam, who started the last two games, is in line to remain with the top unit for the third consecutive game, although Lucas Nogueira has been the better alternative for Patterson in regards to their respective fantasy values. Patterson' next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Pistons.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Wed 2/8/17 10:04 AM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
EDGE Analysis
After missing 10 games in January with a sore left knee, Patterson appeared in seven consecutive games before succumbing to a contusion in the same knee. He's missed the Raptors' last two games as a result of the injury, but it doesn't appear as though this latest setback is quite as severe, considering he was able to put in a limited practice as a recently as Saturday. Nevertheless, the Raptors may be inclined to ease the power forward back in, so if he's sidelined again Wednesday, Pascal Siakam, Lucas Nogueira and Jared Sullinger would likely be tasked with covering most of the minutes at the position.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Mon 2/6/17 6:23 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) is out for Monday's matchup against the Clippers, Eric Smith, Raptors play-by-play analyst, reports.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson missed Sunday's contest against the Nets with a knee bruise, and will be out for Monday's game as well. The Raptors opted to start Pascal Siakam in his place on Sunday, and may very well do the same Monday.
Patrick Patterson PF/C FA Mon 2/6/17 5:16 PM
Patrick Patterson
PF/C FA
Patterson (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Patterson was a partial participant in the Raptors' last practice Saturday, but his bruised left knee was painful enough to keep him out for Sunday's win over the Nets. Since the Raptors didn't hold a morning shootaround prior to the second half of the back-to-back set, Patterson's status for Monday's game may not be announced until closer to the 7:30 p.m. ET tip off. Pascal Siakam would likely pick up another start at power forward if Patterson is held out again.