Bruce

Brown

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.

Brown’s continued absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as he has not appeared in a game this season. It’s unknown when he’ll be available to play, but Brown reaching the conditioning part of the process is a positive sign after he underwent offseason knee surgery.

Brown hasn’t played yet this season, but he is now being listed as out due to reconditioning, not because of his offseason knee surgery. This is a step in the right direction, but it isn’t clear when he’ll actually be back in the lineup.

Both veterans will miss another game, and it is unclear when they will be back in the mix. Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji, Chris Boucher and Jonathan Mogbo should all continue to see extra minutes, with Gradey and Mogbo starting.

Brown and Olynyk have yet to play in 2024-25, and there’s no timeline on when they might make their debuts. Until they’re available, Chris Boucher and Gradey Dick should see additional minutes.

Olynyk and Brown will miss another game, limiting Darko Rajakovic’s bench options. None are exceptionally reliable streaming options, with Chris Boucher offering the highest upside. However, his inconsistency makes Boucher a risky play on an 11-game night.

Brown and Olynyk remain sidelined for another game, leaving the Raptors light on numbers within their bench rotation. Of the two, the latter offers a higher fantasy ceiling when healthy despite backing up Jakob Poeltl. Chris Boucher has burned fantasy managers numerous times, but Toronto’s many injuries make him worth a look in deep leagues.

Brown and Olynyk are joined by Ja’Kobe Walter (shoulder) and RJ Barrett (shoulder) on the injury report for the season-opener. Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Davion Mitchell are among the players who could see the biggest uptick in playing time while the aforementioned players deal with their respective injuries.

Woj notes that, “Brown will be a valuable trade asset on an expiring contract for the Raptors.” Keep an eye on Brown’s status after free agency opens on Sunday as he could be on the move.

Barrett was a late addition to the injury report, and it doesn’t come as a surprise that he will now sit out of a meaningless game for Toronto. Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji and Jordan Nwora will all take on extra minutes.