Gradey

Dick

Barrett has dealt with his fair share of injuries this season, but his name has also been floated in numerous trade rumors, so it’s possible that he is also on his way to another team. Regardless, he will be out on Thursday, which should lead to more minutes for Ja’Kobe Walker and Gradey Dick.

Walter has missed Toronto’s last six games, freeing up additional minutes for Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick. With RJ Barrett returning from an ankle injury on Friday, there’s no need to stream Agbaji or Gradey if Walter remains out.

Unlike the Warriors, who the Raptors beat on Tuesday, the Kings start two legitimate interior players in Precious Achiuwa and Maxime Raynaud. To account for this, Mamuekelashvili is in the starting lineup, with Gradey Dick heading to the bench. Even if he were to be used in a reserve role, Mamu is a far better fantasy option than Gradey.

Despite a report that Barrett hoped to play Wednesday, he’ll be sidelined for a seventh straight game. Jamal Shead should continue to see additional minutes until Barrett is back, and with Walter still out, Gradey Dick could take on an expanded role.

The Raptors won’t have Collin Murray-Boyles for Tuesday’s game, as he’s out with a left thumb injury. However, instead of inserting Sandro Mamukelashvili into the lineup, Gradey will start, with Barnes likely taking on the center responsibilities on defense. With the Warriors starting a face-up five at center (Quinten Post), the Raptors may be able to get away with starting the game without a big man.

Walter will remain out for a fourth consecutive game as he recovers from a right hip pointer. While his absence does not affect fantasy basketball, it is another blow to the Raptors’ depth, as RJ Barrett (ankle) is also out. Gradey Dick should see his playing time increase, but he is not a must-stream player.

Injured during Wednesday’s win over the Pacers, Battle was initially doubtful for Friday night. His absence will result in more minutes for Gradey Dick, who recorded 21 points and 11 rebounds on Wednesday. That said, this does not make Gradey a player worth streaming in most leagues.

Battle had an early exit from Wednesday’s game against the Pacersand did not return after suffering an ankle injury. Should he miss Friday’s contest, Gradey Dick, who scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against Indiana, becomes a likely candidate to take over Battle’s minutes and replace him in the starting lineup.

Gradey may have done most of his damage during the first half, but this still counts as one of the best games of his three-year NBA career. The Raptors’ wing scored 17 first-half points, and he finished with his first career double-double. In his four prior appearances, Gradey totaled 15 points and four rebounds. To say that Wednesday’s performance was a departure from the norm would be accurate. However, due to the Raptors’ current injury situation, Gradey will have more opportunities to contribute.

Battle, a spot starter on Wednesday due to the Raptors being without multiple rotation players, is done for the night with a sprained right ankle. In 20 minutes, he accounted for five points, three rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer. Gradey Dick, who scored 17 first-half points, replaced Battle in the lineup at the time of his injury.