Flynn ended with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 132-131 win over the Pacers.
Flynn had been held to single-digit scoring totals in his five appearances before Wednesday's matchup, but he topped 10 points for the second time this year during the Raptors' narrow win over the Pacers. He's topped 20 minutes of playing time in five of his last seven appearances, averaging 8.1 points, 2.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 21.7 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Puts up seven points
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Flynn notched seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals across 21 minutes during Sunday's 142-113 victory over the Pistons.
The Raptors ran away with this game rather quickly, so Flynn got a few extra minutes. Toronto is mostly healthy these days with O.G. Anunoby back in the mix, so Flynn's production could be volatile with the second unit.
Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Makes defensive impact off bench
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Flynn accumulated two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and three steals over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 victory over Milwaukee.
Flynn played a season-high 19 minutes Wednesday and led the Raptors in steals. While he has yet to score in double figures this season, Flynn has recorded at least one steal in four of his five appearances.
Flynn scored 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt) while adding five rebounds and three assists in 20 minutes off the bench during Friday's 134-98 preseason win over the Wizards.
Dennis Schroder will replace Fred VanVleet as the Raptors' starting point guard this season, but Flynn could finally be ready to handle a consistent role off the bench in 2023-24 after being a late first-round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The 25-year-old saw only 13 minutes a night over 53 games last season, but that number could rise significantly with Toronto lacking any other real options at the point -- Flynn played 20 minutes in three of his four preseason appearances. Whether that translates into useful fantasy numbers is another question though, as some distribution duties could be off-loaded to Scottie Barnes (foot), Jakob Poeltl and others in VanVleet's absence.
Flynn produced five points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists and three turnovers across 20 minutes during Sunday's 112-99 preseason win over the Kings.
Dennis Schroder got the nod as the starting point guard, but it looks like Flynn is the favorite to be the primary backup. He's in a good position to play much more than last season when he averaged just 13.0 minutes across 53 games.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Returns to bench
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Flynn isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Play-In Game versus the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Flynn will be replaced by Fred VanVleet in the starting five Wednesday. Despite starting in the regular-season finale, Flynn is unlikely to see extended playing time, averaging 1.8 points in 7.6 minutes across his last five appearances off the bench.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Pops for 20 against Bucks
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Flynn accumulated 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Sunday's 121-105 victory over Milwaukee.
The third-year guard set a new season high in scoring on the season's final day, but it was also the first time Flynn has seen more than 19 minutes since late December. The Raptors still lack reliable depth at point guard behind Fred VanVleet heading into the play-in tournament, however, so Flynn's performance Sunday might have been enough to earn him a bigger role off the bench Wednesday in a must-win game against the Bulls.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Starting season finale
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Flynn is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Flynn moves into the starting lineup Sunday with Fred VanVleet (thumb) out. This will be just his second start of the campaign, and he posted eight points with three assists in his previous start against the Nets on Nov. 23.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Plays 17 minutes in win
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Flynn had five points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block across 17 minutes during Friday's 118-97 win over the Pistons.
Flynn remained a relevant piece for the Raptors but failed to make the most of his opportunity. He has been in and out of the rotation for most of the season, playing only when injuries to other players allow. Even as the primary backup, Flynn is not worth picking up in fantasy outside of deeper formats.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Makes garabage-time appearance
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Flynn supplied no counting stats in one minute during Tuesday's 125-110 victory over the Nuggets.
Flynn picked up one minute of playing time in the win, seeing the court in the dying stages of a blowout. This was the first time he has left the bench since late February, continuing what has been a hugely underwhelming season thus far. The Raptors are known for running a shallow rotation, meaning Flynn is not someone to consider, even in the deepest of formats.
Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Gets extra minutes sans Trent
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Flynn played 18 minutes off the bench and finished with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in Sunday's 119-118 win over the Pistons.
With Gary Trent (calf) joining OG Anunoby (wrist) on the sideline Sunday, Flynn saw an uptick in playing time out of necessity, as the Raptors' already-thin backcourt depth became further tested. In spite of those two absences, head coach Nick Nurse continued to lean more heavily into ultra-big lineups, resulting in Flynn handling what was still a relatively modest minutes total. Flynn may keep a spot in the rotation through the All-Star break, but he'll likely drop out of the mix again once both Trent and Anunoby are back to full health.
Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Fails to score in 13 minutes
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Flynn ended Thursday's 124-114 victory over Charlotte with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three assists and one steal in 13 minutes.
Flynn was a non-factor in the victory, continuing what has been a disappointing season thus far. To this point, he has scored double-digits on just six occasions, placing him well outside the top 300 in standard fantasy formats. The Raptors are known for running tight rotations, so even if there are a couple of injuries, Flynn is unlikely to take a gigantic step forward.
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Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Efficient from deep
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Flynn notched nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 118-107 win over Cleveland.
All of Flynn's points Friday came from behind the three-point line. The third-year guard has carved out a significant role off the bench recently, coinciding with Gary Trent missing time, averaging 10.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 26.6 minutes across his last five games.
Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Likely to see floor Friday
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Head coach Nick Nurse suggested Friday that Flynn will likely see some minutes Friday versus the Nets, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Flynn hasn't seen action in any of the last three games, but it appears Nurse will make a concerted effort to get him on the floor at some point Friday. Even so, Flynn has played no more than six minutes in any of his past five appearances, so it may not be more than a brief spell.
