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Brown logged 19 minutes in each of his first two games of the season, but he sat out the second night of a back-to-back on Wednesday. He’ll be back in the lineup to take on Orlando, and he should once again play a similar role off the bench.

Brown made his season debut on Sunday and played the first half of Toronto’s back-to-back set on Tuesday. He’ll be held out for the second leg as he works his way back into game shape following a two-month absence to start the season.

According to Grange, “Barrett left arena immediately after the game Sunday, missed practice [Monday] and will not travel to Boston with team for game Tuesday afternoon.” No reason was given for his absence, so his status for games beyond Tuesday is unclear. Toronto plays the Nets on Wednesday and the Magic on Friday, so fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Barrett leading up to those contests. While Barrett is out, Bruce Brown and Ja’Kobe Walter should see increased run.

Brown missed the start of the season after undergoing surgery on his right knee this summer, and he finally made his return to the court in this game. He was solid in his 19 minutes, which was good to see after such a lengthy absence. Brown is rostered in just 4% of Yahoo leagues, but he has shown that he can be a top-125 player in the past. He isn’t worth adding yet, but he should eventually play a larger role for the Raptors if he doesn’t end up being traded. As his minutes increase, he could be a borderline top-100 option.

Brown is good to go for Saturday’s game, his first after offseason knee surgery. For that reason, fantasy managers should not expect too much regarding playing time. Brown can provide solid value, as evidenced by his play with the Nuggets during their run to the NBA title in 2023. However, that could be difficult in Toronto, given the number of young guards on the roster.

Brown is recovering from offseason knee surgery. Without him, Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji have been able to play a full complement of minutes, but that could change with Brown’s season debut seemingly just around the corner.

Brown still is not physically able to return to game action, so he won’t play on Thursday. His continued absence has ensured that young players like Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will be able to play starters’ minutes in their current roles.

While Kelly Olynyk (back) made his season debut on Saturday, Brown still isn’t ready to make his after undergoing offseason knee surgery. His absence has led to more minutes for younger players such as Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji, who have provided solid value in their respective roles.

Brown still isn’t ready to make his season debut, which means Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will continue to play starters’ minutes. While capable of providing solid fantasy value when healthy, Brown was not particularly impactful in his first season with the Raptors.

Both wings will remain sidelined for this game, and there isn’t a clear timeline for a return for either. With no changes to who is available for this upcoming game, rookie Ja’Kobe Walter may be in line for another start.