Boucher (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Boucher's next chance to play will come Monday against the Wizards. The big man's absence shouldn't cause any waves in the rotation, as he hasn't played since Feb. 26.
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Raptors' Colin Castleton: Back in starting lineup
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Castleton will start Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley resting, Castleton and Jamal Shead will slide into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (three games), Castleton has averaged 10.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 31.3 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Will start Sunday
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Shead will start Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
With Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl resting, Shead and Colin Castleton will slide into the starting lineup. As a starter this season (four games), Shead has averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 24.0 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Brandon Ingram: Set for checkup in 10 days
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The Raptors announced Sunday that Ingram (ankle) is progressing and will be re-evaluated in approximately 10 days, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Ingram hasn't played since Dec. 7 due to a significant left ankle sprain, and with the Raptors out of the playoff mix, it's unclear if the veteran will debut for his new team this season. Toronto inked Ingram to a two-year, $78 million contract extension less than a week after acquiring him, so even if he doesn't suit up over the next three weeks, he figures to play a key role for the Raptors next season.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Cleared to play Sunday
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Walter (hip) is available for Sunday's game against San Antonio, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Walter will return from a seven-game absence streak Sunday due to a right hip strain. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see the rookie first-round pick operate under a minutes restriction during his return. Over his last five outings (two starts), Walter has averaged 9.6 points and 4.8 rebounds across 24.4 minutes per game.
Barrett (rest) is not on the injury report and will be available for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Barrett didn't play in any of the Raptors' last three games. He dealt with an illness that sidelined him for two contests, but he also received rest in the most recent game against the Warriors on March 20. Barrett's absence from the injury report suggests the star forward should handle his regular workload Sunday. Barrett is averaging 19.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 0.6 steals per game across five starts in March.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Won't play vs. San Antonio
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Poeltl (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Poeltl has been in and out of Toronto's lineup lately, sitting every other game for rest purposes. With the veteran big man resting against the Spurs, the Raptors will likely turn to Colin Castleton and Orlando Robinson to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Could return against San Antonio
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Walter (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Walter has missed Toronto's previous seven contests due to a right hip flexor injury but could return to action Sunday. If Walter is upgraded to available, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.
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Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Ruled out for Sunday
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Quickley (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
After a strong all-around performance in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, Quickley will rest Sunday. The Raptors will likely turn to Jamal Shead at the point guard position against San Antonio.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Balanced performance in loss
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Shead totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes in Thursday's 117-114 loss to the Warriors.
Shead was active in all facets of the game Thursday, scoring in double figures while distributing the ball and crashing the glass. The rookie came off the bench for the second consecutive game after a few spot starts but still logged significant minutes as the backup point guard. Since the start of March (10 games), Shead is averaging 8.7 points and 5.0 assists on 39.8 percent shooting.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Supplies 18 points Thursday
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Poeltl ended Thursday's 117-114 loss to the Warriors with 18 points (8-9 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 28 minutes.
The veteran center has been getting every other game off lately for load management purposes, and he looked fresh in this road matchup after not having suited up since Sunday. Poeltl is on pace to post career-best averages in points (14.3), boards (9.6) and steals (1.2) on the season. However, with the Raptors remaining on the fringes of the race for a spot in the Play-In Tournament despite periodically resting their regulars recently, it's unclear whether the organization will reverse course on his cautious usage down the stretch.
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Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Hits for 21 in loss to Golden State
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Quickley logged 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 117-114 loss to the Warriors.
The fifth-year guard posted his highest assist total in nearly a month while scoring at least 20 points for the fourth time in seven March appearances. Quickley has been getting frequent rest of late for load management purposes, but he's been productive when on the court, averaging 20.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.7 boards, 2.9 threes and 1.1 steals on the month.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Drops game-high 29 in loss
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Barnes closed Thursday's 117-114 loss to Golden State with 29 points (11-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one block across 34 minutes.
The fourth-year forward led all scorers on the night while recording his 23rd double-double of the season, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a rare road win for the Raptors. Five of Barnes' double-doubles have come in his last eight appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 19.0 points, 8.8 boards, 4.4 assists and 2.0 steals.
Castleton will come off the bench Thursday night against the Warriors, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
With Jakob Poeltl getting a night off, Castleton drew a spot start Monday, but the Florida product will rotate back to his usual bench role Thursday now that Poeltl is back in action. Castleton played well in his last appearance as a reserve Sunday, finishing with eight points, 12 rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Shifting to bench
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Battle isn't starting Thursday's game against the Warriors, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Battle will rotate to a bench role after starting Toronto's last four matchups. He's averaging 8.2 points and 3.4 rebounds in his last five appearances off the bench.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Enters starting lineup
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Agbaji will start Thursday's game against the Warriors, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Agbaji will slot in as the starting shooting guard while Gradey Dick (knee), Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) and RJ Barrett (rest) all sit. Agbaji totaled 19 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes in his last start Monday against the Blazers.
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Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter: Another absence coming
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Walter (hip) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Warriors.
Walter's absence streak will extend to seven games Thursday due to a right hip flexor injury. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with San Antonio.
