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Collin Murray-Boyles

TOR Forward #30

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Collin Murray-Boyles tallied six points (3-of-10 FGs), nine rebounds and one assist in Saturday’s exhibition against the Heat.

Despite the expectation that he’ll come off the bench, Murray-Boyles has a skill set that can make him valuable in category leagues. He didn’t shoot well on Saturday night, but the second-year forward/center led the Raptors in rebounds. Murray-Boyles didn’t record any defensive stats in his 20 minutes, but that shouldn’t be the norm for him once the games count. Managers in category leagues should benefit if they grab Murray-Boyles with a late-round pick.
Jakob Poeltl

TOR Center #19

Jakob Poeltl (back) finished Saturday’s exhibition against the Heat with nine points (3-of-3 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one blocked shot.

What a difference a year makes for Poeltl, who was sidelined last preseason by a lower back issue. That lingering injury limited him to 46 games last season, eliminating most of the 7-footer’s fantasy value. Poeltl is healthy this preseason, and he logged 18 minutes in Saturday’s opener. He made changes to his regimen this offseason, and the hope is that this will pay dividends during the regular season. Poeltl has been a top-75 fantasy player in the past, and he offers a solid floor if he stays healthy.
RJ Barrett

TOR Forward-Guard #9

RJ Barrett recorded 15 points (3-of-9 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Saturday’s exhibition against the Heat.

Barrett was one of three Raptors starters to play into the third quarter in Saturday’s exhibition opener, alongside Jakob Poeltl and Ja’Kobe Walter. His field-goal percentage wasn’t great, but Barrett was active on both ends of the floor during his 18 minutes. He’s been a better option in points leagues than category leagues throughout his career, and that’s unlikely to change this season.
Immanuel Quickley

TOR Guard #5

Immanuel Quickley tallied five points (2-of-6 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer in Saturday’s exhibition against the Heat.

Like Scottie Barnes, Quickley did not play in the second half of Saturday’s preseason opener. Limited to 33 games in his first full season with the Raptors, IQ appeared in 70 games last season and was close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats. While Kawhi Leonard will be a high-usage player in his return to Toronto, his presence should not negatively affect Quickley’s opportunities. With a current ADP of 97, he could be one of the biggest steals in fantasy basketball this season.
Scottie Barnes

TOR Forward-Guard #4

Scottie Barnes recorded 11 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and three steals in Saturday’s exhibition against the Heat.

The Raptors didn’t need to push Barnes much in Saturday’s exhibition opener, so he spent the second half on the bench in street clothes. As usual, he did a little bit of everything during his 12 minutes on the floor. Barnes remains a highly valuable fantasy option regardless of league format, even with Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto. He should be no worse than a second-round pick in standard drafts.
Kawhi Leonard

TOR Forward #2

Kawhi Leonard is not expected to play in the Raptors’ second preseason game on October 10 against the Clippers.

The Raptors have experience with how to approach Leonard’s availability, as the team exercised caution with him during his first stint with the franchise. The training staff is taking a similar approach, as he was not made available for Saturday’s preseason opener against the Heat in Quebec City. According to TSN, Leonard is also expected to sit out the Raptors’ second exhibition, which is scheduled for October 10 in Vancouver against the Clippers. Fantasy managers don’t have much to worry about regarding Leonard’s availability once the regular season begins. However, the injury management may give some managers pause when evaluating whether to select him with an early-round pick in drafts.
Jamal Shead

TOR Guard #1

Jamal Shead agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Raptors, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

The deal runs through the 2029-30 season. A second-round pick two years ago, Shead appeared in all 82 games last year and averaged 5.4 assists off the bench. With the Raptors facing a salary cap crunch in future years, locking in Shead below the mid-level is a bet on continued growth from the 24-year-old guard.
Kawhi Leonard

TOR Forward #2

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract with the Raptors.

With Leonard’s trade to Toronto finally completed last week, they didn’t waste any time to ensure his second stint with the team would be longer than the first. This will keep Kawhi with the Raptors for the next three seasons. They’ll be all in on trying to win another championship with Leonard leading the way for the next few seasons.
Jaden Bradley

TOR Guard #8

Raptors converted Jaden Bradley to a standard contract.

The 50th overall pick in June’s draft, Bradley was initially signed to a two-way contract. However, because the Raptors were limited in their ability to spend to fill out their available standard contracts, the former Arizona guard’s deal has been converted to a four-year deal worth just under $9.3 million. While Monday’s transaction gives Bradley a little more short-term security and frees up a two-way slot for the Raptors, it’s unlikely to significantly affect fantasy basketball.
Kawhi Leonard

TOR Forward #2

NBA insider Jake Fischer reports that the Raptors and Kawhi Leonard are nearing an agreement on a contract extension.

Mere days after his return to Toronto became official, Leonard is reportedly closing in on a lucrative contract extension. According to Fischer, the talented forward is eligible for a deal worth up to $126 million over two years. Leonard is going into the final season of a contract that will pay him just over $50 million. So, while the collective bargaining agreement limits how many years he can sign for, Kawhi’s average annual salary would get a nice bump if the extension comes to fruition.