Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (hand) is doing light on-court work in practice but is still not cleared for contact. Still not using his surgically-repaired left hand, Poeltl's return to the floor is not imminent. The 23-49 Raptors have dropped 11 games in a row, so managers stashing the 28-year-old Austrian big man shouldn't be planning to have him available later during the fantasy playoffs. Playmaking center Kelly Olynyk has started each of Toronto's latest 11 matchups, providing 13.7 points, 5.5 boards, 5.5 assists, 1.1 triples, and 2.2 combined steals plus blocks but is hurting nine-category players with 3.4 turnovers per game across this period. He'll be a much better bet in points leagues the rest of the way, but Olynyk will next face a vaunted New York Knicks defense that's permitting the fewest FanDuel points to enemy centers.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) will miss a second consecutive contest on Thursday versus Phoenix and is considered out indefinitely after undergoing surgery. He suffered a ligament tear in the fifth finger of his left hand versus Charlotte on Sunday. With not long to go until the end of the regular season, it's possible Poeltl is now done for the year. Kelly Olynyk has taken over as the starting center in Toronto. He had 15 points, six rebounds, seven assists, two blocks, and two minutes in his first start with the team on Tuesday versus New Orleans.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) is out for Tuesday's meeting with the New Orleans Pelicans. The dislocated left pinky finger that Poeltl suffered in Sunday's win over the Charlotte Hornets will keep him out on Tuesday, and it's not the most promising sign to see him ruled out so far in advance of tip-off. Over the 28-year-old Austrian big man's last 13 games, he ranks as a sixth-round fantasy asset in nine-category leagues with averages of 12.8 points on 60.0% shooting from the field, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.8 blocks. Poeltl should be deemed day-to-day for now, with his next opportunity to suit up coming on Thursday against the Phoenix Suns. Look for Kelly Olynyk to draw the spot start at centerin a tough matchup against a strong Pelicans defense that ranks seventh in defensive efficiency rating (110.2) in the Association this year.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (finger) left the game against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter with a dislocated pinky finger. During his 15 minutes of playing time, Poeltl finished with eight points, three assists, two rebounds, one block, and one turnover while shooting 4-for-6 from the floor. The veteran big man has provided a much-needed inside presence since returning from injury. In the 13-game stretch since then, he's averaged 12.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.9 blocks, and 1.5 turnovers per game. Kelly Olynyk has seen some added opportunities and should move into the starting five if Poeltl has to miss any more time. Jontay Porter would also get some more minutes from the bench.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will suit up ahead of Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The big man has been cleared to play after being listed as questionable heading into this game. Poeltl is expected to fulfill his normal role in the rotation. Kelly Olynyk figures to come off the bench, so he won't have great streaming appeal in that role.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) was getting shots up Wednesday at shootaround with no brace on his ankle. Poeltl is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus the Dallas Mavericks, but his participation in the morning session bodes well for his ability to suit up. Since Chris Boucher (illness) is also up in the air to play, Kelly Olynyk could end up being Toronto's starting center and a strong streaming option in fantasy hoops against a Mavericks group that sits 27th in opponent rebounding percentage (48.0%).

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is considered questionable for Wednesday's tilt against Dallas. The Austrian giant sprained his left ankle in Monday's contest versus Indiana and could now be unavailable for the first time this month. Poeltl's absence would open the door for Kelly Olynyk to enter the starting lineup, and the versatile veteran would be a solid streaming option for managers on Wednesday. In eight starts this season, Olynyk has posted 9.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 6.9 assists.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) was injured in Monday's meeting with the Pacers and didn't return. The 28-year-old lasted only 22 minutes before tweaking his left ankle. However, he was still productive, ending the night with 15 points, 10 boards, and one block. The Raptors' next game is Wednesday, so fantasy managers could be without him. If Poeltl doesn't suit up, which is certainly possible, Kelly Olynyk needs to be featured in all fantasy lineups.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is not seen on the team's injury report leading into Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Monday is the second end of Toronto's back-to-back, and Poeltl just returned to play in Friday's defeat to the Houston Rockets following an 11-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. The 28-year-old Austrian big man was out there for 33 minutes during Sunday's double-overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, so the 17-32 Raptors may keep on eye on his playing time on Monday if the game gets out of hand. While that caveat poses some DFS risk, it shouldn't deter season-long fantasy managers from starting Poeltl, who is supplying top-100 numbers in nine-category leagues by averaging 10.7 points on 69.1% shooting from the field, 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 dimes, and 1.4 blocks in 38 showings for the Raps.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will return for Friday's meeting with the Houston Rockets. The 26-year-old hasn't played in nearly a month, missing time because of an ankle injury. He'll likely be limited in his first game back, so his DFS ceiling isn't as high as usual. But Poeltl should be inserted back into all fantasy lineups, with Thaddeus Young expected to see considerably fewer minutes.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is considered questionable against the Houston Rockets on Friday. He's already missed 11 consecutive games due to the left ankle sprain and could end up missing a 12th. The 28-year-old hasn't played since January 7 when he registered a double-double in a win over the Golden State Warriors. Poeltl has only played a few games since the team traded away OG Anunoby and hasn't played at all since Pascal Siakam was moved. His value could improve when he gets back on the court. In the meantime, if he can't return on Friday, Thaddeus Young should continue to play with the starting five in his place.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) and guard Immanuel Quickley (quad) are both out for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Poeltl will remain sidelined for an 11th consecutive game with a sprained left ankle, while Quickley is missing a third straight matchup due to a right quadriceps contusion. Friday's outing against the Houston Rockets marks both of their next shots to return. With RJ Barrett (knee) also out on Tuesday, Bruce Brown and Dennis Schroder should stay in Toronto's starting five. Thaddeus Young and Jontay Porter should split minutes at center.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Bulls. The Austrian big man is working his way back from a left ankle sprain, which has kept him sidelined since Jan. 7. Poeltl has missed 10 games, but he practiced on Monday and appears to be on the cusp of returning. Thaddeus Young and Jontay Porter have been picking up starts during Poeltl's absence and will disappear into fantasy obscurity once he's back.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Bulls. The Austrian big man is working his way back from a left ankle sprain, which has kept him sidelined since Jan. 7. Poeltl has missed 10 games, but he practiced on Monday and appears to be on the cusp of returning. Thaddeus Young and Jontay Porter have been picking up starts during Poeltl's absence and will disappear into fantasy obscurity once he's back.

The Toronto Raptors have officially ruled out center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) for Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. Poeltl remains on the shelf with a sprained left ankle for the ninth consecutive outing, with his next chance to return arriving on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks for the start of Toronto's six-game road trip. Though Jontay Porter continues to draw nominal starts at center for the Raptors, Thaddeus Young is averaging 5.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.6 steals across his past eight showings.

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic called center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) day-to-day after the big man was a partial participant in practice on Wednesday. Poeltl still hasn't been cleared for contact and has to get his conditioning back after missing a few weeks with an ankle sprain. Sidelined for eight straight games with the injury, Poeltl's next chance to return to game action arrives on Friday when the Raptors host the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto has dropped seven of these past eight contests without the versatile Austrian center. Jontay Porter has operated as the formal starter at the five, with Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher forming a three-man committee approach in the middle from the bench in Poeltl's stead.

The Toronto Raptors announced on Tuesday that center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) will miss at least two weeks with a sprained left ankle, and he will be re-evaluated from there but is considered out indefinitely. Poeltl battled through the injury in Sunday's win over the Golden State Warriors, but it sounds as if he could be sidelined for greater than two weeks. The 28-year-old Austrian big man is hurting fantasy managers with his 53.2% shooting from the foul line, but he leads the Association's qualifiers in field-goal percentage (68.5%) and is supplying 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.4 blocks in 26.5 minutes through 36 games in 2023-24. The Raptors are short on depth down low, leaving Pascal Siakam with more minutes in the middle. Chris Boucher should also play a greater role off Toronto's bench, with more usage likely coming for Dennis Schroder and Gary Trent Jr. in small-ball lineups.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl is re-upping with the team on a four-year, $80 million deal. After being moved by the San Antonio Spurs this past trade deadline to the squad which drafted him, the 27-year-old receives a multi-year extension as Toronto's starting center. Poeltl has developed into one of the league's better defensive big men with playmaking ability. The former first-rounder provided 13.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.5 combined steals and blocks across 27.2 minutes per game with the Raptors last year. Poeltl remains a preferred big for fantasy rosters punting free-throw percentage (56.9% from the charity stripe in Toronto last year).

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet and center Jakob Poeltl are both expected to hit the open market this summer. Despite that, it sounds like the organization is making a strong push to bring both players back. The Raptors gave up a protected first-round pick in exchange for Poeltl at the trade deadline. They'd hate to lose him for nothing, especially since he was a reliable option for them during the 25 games he played with Toronto. The assumption is that the Raptors would be able to sign Poeltl for a deal around four years, $80 million, but we'll see how much interest he has on the open market. The Raptors would also like to bring back the seven-year veteran in Vanvleet. As expected, he declined his player option and is reportedly seeking $30 million per season in free agency. That's not a terrible deal given how well Vanvleet has played for the Raptors throughout his career. It sounds like the main focus of the Raptors this offseason is bringing back their own players.

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl will command a significant salary in free agency this summer. The Austrian giant has finished up a three-year contract worth a little over $26 million, and he is now reportedly looking for a deal that will have an average salary in the $20 million range. The Raptors brought Poeltl back from San Antonio midseason in a trade that cost the club multiple draft picks, so they should be very interested in getting a new deal done with him. But the 27-year-old should also be an attractive piece for any other team looking for a center. Poeltl has enjoyed back-to-back strong seasons and did very well during his 26-game spell in Toronto, putting up 13.1 points with 9.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.