Paul Watson
SF FA
Wed 5/5/21 6:02 PM

Watson (knee) is out Thursday against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Left knee tendinitis will continue to keep Watson sidelined. He hasn't played since April 18, and it's not clear when he might be able to return.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Wed 4/28/21 2:03 PM

Watson (knee) did not make the Raptors' road trip and is presumably out for the next four games, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
Left knee tendinitis continues to keep Watson sidelined. He's missed the past four games, and that number is expected to increase to eight.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Tue 4/27/21 11:35 AM

Watson (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Watson will miss his fourth game in a row while dealing with left knee tendinitis. It's unclear when he will be available to return this season with the regular season winding down.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Sun 4/25/21 8:51 PM

Watson (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Watson will be unavailable for a third consecutive game due to left knee tendinitis. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return for the second half of the back-to-back set Tuesday against Brooklyn.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Sun 4/25/21 8:50 PM

Watson (knee) will not play Monday against the Cavs.
EDGE Analysis
Watson will miss a third straight game as he battles tendinitis in his left knee. Considering the Raptors are entering a back-to-back, it's very possible Watson misses Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, as well.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Fri 4/23/21 3:33 PM

Watson (knee) is out Saturday against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Left knee tendinitis will keep Watson sidelined for a second straight game. His next chance to play is Monday against the Cavaliers, though he may not be a significant part of the rotation while the Raptors are healthy.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Tue 4/20/21 8:37 PM

Watson (knee) is out Wednesday against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Left knee tendinitis will keep Watson out after he played three consecutive games. Most of the Raptors are available, so the rotation should be what we've come to expect when everyone is healthy.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Mon 4/19/21 12:03 AM

Watson failed to score (0-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt), but turned in five assists and four rebounds in Sunday's 112-106 win over the Thunder.
EDGE Analysis
After a career-best 30 points in Friday night's win over the Magic, Watson regressed in a big way in the Raptors' third-straight win. Many DFS players went in Watson's direction under the assumption that he'd deliver amidst the numerous absences on Toronto's roster, but the Fresno State product did exactly the opposite. Despite the dreadful shooting night, reserve players like Watson will likely get an extended look down the stretch as the Raptors finish out a lost season.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Fri 4/16/21 10:14 PM

Watson registered 30 points (10-13 FG, 8-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one steal and one block in 25 minutes during Friday's 113-102 win over the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old drew his first career start with Kyle Lowry (foot), Pascal Siakam (rest), Gary Trent (ankle) and DeAndre' Bembry (hamstring) out of the lineup and posted career highs in points and three-pointers. Watson returned to the lineup Wednesday against the Spurs after an 11-game absence while he was embedded in the NBA's health and safety protocol. The second-year forward will most likely go back to his usual bench role once Siakam returns from rest, but deep-league fantasy managers should keep an eye on how the Raptors use Watson Sunday against the Thunder.

Paul Watson
SF FA
Thu 4/15/21 12:18 PM

Watson (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) tallied nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in 15 minutes Wednesday in the Raptors' 117-112 win over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Making his return from an 11-game absence while he was embedded in the NBA's health and safety protocol, Watson immediately recaptured a spot in head coach Nick Nurse's rotation. Toronto was without Kyle Lowry (rest), Fred VanVleet (suspension), Gary Trent (ankle) and DeAndre' Bembry (hamsting) for Wednesday's game, however, so Watson could be at risk of being squeezed out of the rotation when the Raptors are closer to full strength.