Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Joining starting five
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Mamukelashvili is starting Thursday's game against the Lakers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Jakob Poeltl will get the night off Thursday, paving the way for Mamukelashvili's second start of the 2025-26 campaign. His last start dates back to Nov. 23 against Brooklyn, when he finished with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes.
Mamukelashvili closed Tuesday's 121-118 victory over the Trail Blazers with six points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one block across 19 minutes.
As long as Jakob Poeltl is on the floor for the Raptors, Mamukelashvili is likely to struggle for fantasy value. However, he's been effective on a per-minute basis, with Mamukelashvili having averaged 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 19.0 minutes per contest over 21 games this season.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Starting role Sunday
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Mamukelashvili is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Mamukelashvili will make his first start of the season Sunday due to Jakob Poeltl resting. Mamukelashvili is coming off a season-high 23-point performance against the Wizards on Friday and has averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 18.0 minutes per contest over the Raptors' past five games.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Back to bench Monday
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Mamukelashvili is not starting in Monday's game against Cleveland.
Jakob Poeltl is back in the first unit after grabbing a seat in Sunday's win over the Nets. Mamukelashvili has averaged 10.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest over 16 games this season, shooting a strong 56.2 percent from the floor.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Tallies 12 points in spot start
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Mamukelashvili finished Sunday's 119-109 win over the Nets with 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal over 26 minutes.
Mamukelashvili made his first start of the season Sunday (and 16th of his five-year NBA career) due to the absence of Jakob Poeltl (rest). Mamukelashvili put together a solid stat line during the win and was one of eight Raptors players to score in double figures. He'll likely come off the bench in the second leg of Toronto's back-to-back set Monday against Cleveland, assuming Poeltl is cleared to return.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Season-high 23 points vs. Wizards
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Mamukelashvili finished Friday's 140-110 win over Washington with 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.
Mamukelashvili played a key role off the bench for the Raptors in Friday's blowout win. He and Scottie Barnes finished tied for the third-most points on the team behind Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett (24 each), and Mamukelashvili's plus-22 point differential was second best on Toronto behind Ingram (plus-25). It was another promising performance out of Mamukelashvili, and in nine games since Nov. 2, the fifth-year pro has averaged 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds 1.6 assists and 0.7 steals over 18.0 minutes per game while shooting 52.9 percent from the field (including 44.0 percent from three on 2.8 3PA/G).
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Good to go Thursday
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Mamukelashvili (neck) is available for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
Mamukelashvili will shed his questionable tag due to a neck contusion and stiffness after missing Tuesday's win over Brooklyn. Over his last five appearances, the big man has averaged 9.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in 18.2 minutes per contest. He could see a slight bump in minutes Thursday due to Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) being sidelined.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Listed questionable for Thursday
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Mamukelashvili (neck) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers.
Mamukelashvili remains day-to-day after missing Tuesday's win over the Nets due to a neck contusion and stiffness. If he gets the green light, he'll likely reprise his role as the backup center behind Jakob Poeltl.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Won't suit up Tuesday
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Mamukelashvili (neck) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Mamukelashvili will miss his first game of the season due to a neck contusion and stiffness. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against Cleveland. With the big man sidelined, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jonathan Mogbo are candidates for increased minutes.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Questionable for Tuesday
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Mamukelashvili (neck) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Mamukelashvili is dealing with a neck contusion and stiffness ahead of Tuesday's matchup, leaving his status uncertain. The big man has served as a frontcourt option off the bench, averaging 9.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 17.8 minutes across 10 appearances this season. If he's unable to suit up, Collin Murray-Boyles and recently recalled Jonathan Mogbo could see minutes at center.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Chips in 15 points off bench
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Mamukelashvili recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 23 minutes during the Raptors' 128-100 win over the Bucks on Tuesday.
Mamukelashvili led all Raptors reserves in playing time and scoring while connecting on a season-high three triples. He also led both teams with a plus-28 point differential, and he appears to have carved out a regular spot in the rotation for himself, even with Jakob Poeltl returning Tuesday from a three-game absence due to a back injury. Poeltl operated on a minutes restriction in his return and may have his playing time limited during the Raptors' upcoming five-game road trip, which gives Mamukelashvili an opportunity for more minutes in the short term.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Grabs six boards in win
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Mamukelashvili chipped in 11 points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Friday's 112-101 win over Cleveland.
Mamukelashvili recorded double-digit points for the third time in his last four appearances and was one of five Toronto players to reach double figures. The 26-year-old also grabbed a season-high six rebounds. While he has yet to see a significant bump in minutes with Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined, Mamukelashvili remains a candidate for increased playing time in Sunday's game against Memphis.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Could see increased role
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Mamukelashvili contributed five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 121-103 loss to the Spurs.
Mamukelashvili logged 17 minutes Monday, ending with a modest showing, to say the least. However, a recurring back injury to Jakob Poeltl could see Mamukelashvili step into a larger role. While the severity of the injury is yet to be determined, the fact that it has been an issue since the preseason is worth noting. If Mamukelshvili is to play a sizeable role, he could be worth a look, even in standard 12-team leagues.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Plays 16 minutes in loss
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Mamukelashvili finished Friday's 122-116 loss to Milwaukee with four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and an assist.
Mamukelashvili is in competition with Jonathan Mogbo backing up Jakob Poeltl, but has played more minutes in both contests to start the season. However, barring injury, he should only be considered as a fantasy option in deeper leagues due to the overall lack of production.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Strong showing off bench
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Mamukelashvili produced 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 18 minutes during Friday's 119-114 preseason win over Brooklyn.
Mamukelashvili notably logged more playing time in the preseason finale than Jonathan Mogbo (one minute) after the starting center, Jakob Poeltl, was shut down for the rest of the night due to back stiffness. This is likely an indication that Mamukelasvili has a leg up for the backup center role, and if Poeltl is unable to suit up for Opening Night on Wednesday against Atlanta, Mamukelashvili presumably will be in line for an uptick in opportunities.
Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Flirts with double-double Sunday
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Mamukelashvili closed with eight points (4-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), nine rebounds, three assists and two steals in 20 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Wizards.
Mamukelashvili remained in the starting lineup Sunday, delivering another intriguing performance. While Jakob Poeltl is locked in as the starting center for the upcoming season, Mamukelashvili has a shot at the primary backup role. Both he and Jonathan Mogbo will be battling for minutes, with neither a clear frontrunner at this point.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Enters first five Friday
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Mamukelashvili will start Friday's preseason game against the Celtics.
The Raptors are getting a look at Mamukelashvili in the starting lineup, pushing Jonathan Mogbo to the bench. Both big men are competing for the top backup center role behind Jakob Poeltl (back), who is taking a seat Friday.
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Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Adds 15 points from bench in debut
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Mamukelashvili logged 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and two steals over 23 minutes in Monday's 112-108 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
After failing to catch on in Milwaukee and San Antonio, Mamukelashvili hopes to gain some traction with his new team, though he'll be fighting for time behind Jakob Poeltl with Jonathan Mogbo. Despite his size, the Seton Hall product is an apt floor-stretching center thanks to a nifty perimeter shot, a facet he showed off a bit during Monday's game. He has no fantasy value at this point, although an injury to Poeltl or Mogbo would offer him increased opportunity.
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