The Raptors announced Monday that Poeltl (back) is c ompleting a program of "intensive rehab and strengthening" and will be re-evaluated in about one week, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Poeltl has been nursing an ongoing back issue since the preseason, which has resulted in him moving in and out of the lineup all season long. The Raptors are hoping that by building in more time for Poeltl to rehab the injury, his day-to-day availability will be more certain once he's eventually cleared to play again, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca. In the meantime, Sandro Mamukelashvili should have an extended runway to enhanced fantasy value as Toronto's starting center, while Collin Murray-Boyles also has an opportunity to claim a more sizable role in the frontcourt.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Remains out Monday
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Poeltl (back) will not play Monday against the Magic, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl will miss his fourth straight game Monday and doesn't appear close to a return. The Raptors signed Mo Bamba to provide some emergency depth at center in the meantime.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Missing third straight game
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Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Poeltl will miss his third straight game due to a lower back strain. Though the Raptors have been updating Poeltl's status on a game-by-game basis, it wouldn't be surprising if he missed additional time beyond Sunday, given that his back has been a recurring problem for him throughout the season. With Poeltl sidelined Sunday, Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely remain in the starting five, while Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) could see increased burn if he's cleared to play.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't play Friday
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Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Poeltl has been working through a back injury for most of the season, but he appeared to have aggravated the issue during the Raptors' loss to the Nets on Sunday. The injury will keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game, and his absence means Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely remain in the Raptors' starting lineup. Poeltl's next chance to play is Sunday against the Warriors.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Poeltl (back) is out for Tuesday's game against the Heat.
Poeltl aggravated his back during Sunday's loss to the Nets, and he's now dealing with a strain. Sandro Mamukelashvili is back in play to rejoin the first unit as a plug-and-play fantasy option, having averaged 16.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.3 minutes per contest over four games as a starter this season.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't return due to back tightness
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Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Nets, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Poeltl was cleared to return Sunday after a two-game absence due to a back injury, but he appears to have aggravated the issue during the first half. Sandro Mamukelashvili should start the second half and see a significant increase in playing time during Poeltl's absence. Poeltl will finish the contest with two points (1-1 FG), two rebounds and a turnover in seven minutes.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Starting against Nets
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Poeltl (back) is in the starting lineup against the Nets on Sunday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
With Poeltl returning from a two-game absence, Sandro Mamukelashvili will return to the second unit for Toronto. Poeltl is managing some nagging back soreness, and the team could be cautious with his workload.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Expected to play
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Poeltl (back) is expected to play Sunday against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Poeltl, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, is on track to return from a two-game absence. If that's the case, Sandro Mamukelashvili will see reduced minutes for the Raptors.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Deemed questionable
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Poeltl (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Poeltl is tending to a minor back injury, and head coach Darko Rajakovic said Saturday that the team wants to give him enough time to recover so that the injury doesn't linger deeper into the season. Poeltl has already missed two games due to the issue and is at risk of missing a third Sunday. If Poeltl winds up sitting, Sandro Mamukelashvili would likely draw another start.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Out Saturday, considered DTD
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Poeltl (back) won't play in Saturday's game against the Celtics, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Per Grange, head coach Darko Rajakovic said Poeltl's back injury isn't considered serious, and the big man is considered day-to-day. Poeltl's next chance to play will come Sunday at Brooklyn. In the meantime, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles should handle most of the minutes at center.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Not expected to play Saturday
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Poeltl (back) has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl was held out of Thursday's win over the Bucks while managing a back injury. He was initially tagged as questionable for Saturday's game, but it appears the veteran center will be held out of the front end of the Raptors' back-to-back set. Assuming Poeltl is ruled out, Sandro Mamukelashvili would likely start at center for a second consecutive game (and fourth time this season).
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Questionable against Boston
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Poeltl (back) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
The Raptors continue to monitor Poeltl while he manages a lower-back injury. If the veteran big man doesn't get the green light, Sandro Mamukelashvili would likely draw the start at center and experience a surge in fantasy value.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Ruled out for Thursday
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Poeltl (injury management) won't suit up for Thursday's game in Milwaukee, Ian Finlayson of Sportsnet reports.
The Raptors haven't played since Monday, and Thursday's game does not come as a back-to-back set, so it's somewhat concerning that Poeltl is taking the night off. Toronto's next two games come as a Saturday-Sunday back-to-back, so there's a chance Poeltl will need to miss at least one more match. With the big man unavailable Thursday night, expect more minutes for Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Downgraded to questionable
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Poeltl (injury management) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Poeltl was initially listed as probable by the Raptors, so this downgrade is a worrying sign for fantasy managers. If this downgrade is any indication, the Raptors are seriously considering a maintenance day for their starting center to address lingering back soreness. If he sits out, the Raptors could lean on Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Likely to play Thursday
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Poeltl is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to back injury management, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Poeltl is at risk of being rested for Thursday's contest due to a lingering back injury. The center has appeared in 20 games this season, averaging 10.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 26.2 minutes. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles would likely see an uptick in minutes if Poeltl sits.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Quiet again Monday
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Poeltl chipped in eight points (4-6 FG), eight rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 106-96 win over Miami.
Poeltl scored no more than 10 points for the fourth straight game, another in a string of underwhelming performances. Ongoing back issues continue to plague the veteran big man, limiting him to just 20 games thus far. His per-game production has also suffered as a result of the injury, averaging 10.1 points, 8.0 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 26.2 minutes per contest. At this point, managers simply have to sit tight and hope that he can turn things around.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Near double-double in loss
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Poeltl posted 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 117-101 loss to New York.
Poeltl has been a steady presence in the interior, averaging 11.4 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks in his last 14 games. He figures to continue holding down his role as the team's starting center, shooting a whopping 71.7 percent from the field.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Not on injury report
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Poeltl (back/rest) is not listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Poeltl will return to action after resting during Thursday's loss to the Lakers. Over his last 10 appearances, Poeltl has averaged 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't play Thursday
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Poeltl (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Poeltl will take a maintenance day on the front end of a back-to-back set, but he should return to action Friday against the Hornets. Collin Murray-Boyles will have an opportunity to start Thursday night, and there will be more minutes available for Sandro Mamukelashvili.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Absent from injury report
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Poeltl (rest) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against Portland.
Poeltl got the night off for Sunday's game against the Knicks, with the contest being the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set. The veteran big man is set to carry averages of 10.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 26.5 minutes per contest across 15 games this season into Tuesday's matchup.
