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With Jakob Poeltl sidelined by a back injury, the Raptors needed additional frontcourt depth. Enter Bamba, with the former lottery pick agreeing to a one-year deal. Waived just before the start of the regular season by the Jazz, the 7-footer appeared in 32 games last season for the Clippers and Pelicans. Unless you’re competing in a 30-team league, there’s no need to consider adding Bamba in the short term.

Barnes authored a historic stat-stuffing performance, becoming the first player in Raptors history to record a triple-double with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds. The 24-year-old franchise cornerstone hauled in a career-high 25 boards — including nine on the offensive glass — while dishing out 10 assists, and went 11-of-16 from inside the arc to notch just his fifth 20-point outing since the start of December. He’s steadily cemented himself as one of the top players in the fantasy landscape this season, returning second-round value through 33 games, averaging 19.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks. The Raptors finish the tail-end of a back-to-back against the Magic on Monday night before closing out a three-game week with showdowns against the Nuggets and Hawks.

Quickley remained sizzling-hot from three-point range in this one, knocking down 5-of-10 from beyond the arc, to reach the 20-point plateau for the second consecutive game. The speedy 26-year-old guard has been a bit streaky as a shooter this season but he’s an extremely impactful fantasy contributor when he’s in the middle of an extended hot streak. He’ll face a few tougher tests against better perimeter defenders over the next few nights with matchups against the Magic, Nuggets and Hawks on tap over the next week.

Barrett, who is on a minutes restriction, will start in his return from a 15-game absence. However, it won’t be Agbaji that heads to the bench. This is likely a matchup-based decision, but it will be Sandro Mamukelashvili that will play a reserve role in this game. He should still play significant minutes off the bench.

Barrett will make his return after a 15-game absence. He will be on a minutes restriction, which will limit his production. However, his return will likely push Ochai Agbaji back to the bench. The only way it won’t is if head coach Darko Rajakovic opts to bring Barrett off the bench to ensure he’ll be available to close the game despite the restriction. That would only be temporary, and Agbaji will lose minutes regardless.

Murray-Boyles was downgraded to doubtful Sunday morning, so his now official absence isn’t surprising. This will be a second straight absence for CMB, which means Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle will take on a few extra minutes off the bench.

After initially being listed as questionable, Murray-Boyles has been downgraded and is now expected to miss a second straight game. Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle took on a few extra minutes off the bench, but not enough for either to make an impact for fantasy managers.

Poeltl is set to miss his third game in a row with a lower back injury. Sandro Mamukelashvili had 13 points and 11 rebounds in 33 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Wizards. He’s worth rostering in deep leagues while Poeltl is out.

Barrett has been out since November 23, but his return isn’t far away. The 25-year-old small forward had a full practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Warriors. Even if he’s ultimately held out, his return should happen soon. If he’s available, he’ll likely be on a minutes limit.

Barnes had to leave Friday’s game during the second half with a left hip injury, but he was not gone for long. That, and the assist tally, may be the lone positives for him on this night. Over the last two weeks, the Raptors forward has been a fifth-round player in eight-cat formats, three rounds lower than his season-long value. Barnes will look to end Week 10 on a high note when the Raptors host Golden State on Sunday.