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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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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: Signs with Toronto
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Mamukelashvili agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Raptors on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Mamukelashvili spent the last two seasons with the Spurs before agreeing to a deal with Toronto on Tuesday. The 25-year-old played in 61 regular-season games in 2024-25 and averaged 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, shooting 50.2 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from beyond the arc.
Mamukelashvili had 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 victory over the Raptors.
Mamukelashvili finishes the 2024-25 campaign with a decent showing, scoring an efficient 12 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists. The 25-year-old big man was thrust into a more significant role this season following the season-ending blood clot issue for Victor Wembanyama. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds across 11.2 minutes per game, shooting a career-high 50.2 percent from the field for San Antonio.
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Spurs' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Mamukelashvili chipped in 19 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Friday's 117-98 loss to the Suns.
Mamukelashvili appeared in 60 games with the Spurs this season, and although he averaged only 11 minutes per game, the Seton Hall product has distinguished himself as a worthy backup during Victor Wembanyama's (shoulder) absence. Although Bismack Biyombo has been the mainstay with the first unit, he hasn't been very consistent. If Mamukelashvili stays with the team, he could begin next season as Wembanyama's primary backup.
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Spurs' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Solid outing off bench
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Mamukelashvili recorded 11 points (3-9 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 victory over Golden State.
Despite coming off the bench, Mamukelashvili tied with Keldon Johnson for a team-high eight rebounds in Wednesday's win. However, the 25-year-old big man has struggled with his efficiency as of late, shooting just 39.4 percent from the field across his previous 10 outings.
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Spurs' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Records double-double off bench
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Mamukelashvili produced 16 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one steal across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 113-106 victory over the Nuggets.
Despite coming off the bench, Mamukelashvili recorded a double-double Wednesday. The 2021 second-rounder has been a hit-or-miss fantasy option lately, as he's played minutes in the 20s just twice over his last 12 outings. During that span, Mamukelashvili has averaged 11.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 16.5 minutes while shooting 45.3 percent from beyond the arc.
