Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. It sounds like he will return to the court after being sidelined due to protocols. Yuta Watanabe will take a hit in value after turning in a wonderful performance his last time out. There could still be some low-end streaming appeal for Watanabe, but it's uncertain how much he'll play now. D.J. Wilson and Chris Boucher will lose most of their streaming appeal with the return of Siakam.

Toronto Raptors forward/center Pascal Siakam is questionable for Tuesday's meeting with Philly. The 27-year-old missed his previous two games because of the COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but he may need time to get back into shape. Nonetheless, with the team still missing several key options on the offensive end, there is a good chance he could be back. However, if he doesn't suit up, Chris Boucher, who had 21 points, five boards and a steal on Sunday against the Cavs, should continue to get plenty of work in the middle. However, Boucher will likely have to deal with Joel Embiid, so his fantasy outlook isn't as promising.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has entered the league's health and safety protocols. That means, he won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Obviously, a frustrating situation for Toronto especially this close to game time. It's uncertain how long Siakam is going to be sidelined. In the meantime, OG Anunoby (hip) is making his return and should help pick up the slack without Siakam available.

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam logged 16 points, eight rebounds, and four assists during a 124-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday. The 27-year-old shot 8-for-15 from the field, including 0-for-3 behind the arc, and 0-for-1 from the line. The New Mexico State product also posted a block, a steal, and a turnover across 30 minutes. Despite missing the first 10 games of the season recovering from shoulder surgery, the Cameroonian has averaged 18.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.2 triples, and 1.4 stocks per game while shooting 45.7% from the field, 34% from deep, and 75.7% from the line. Siakam boasts an all-around friendly game but with the emergence of small forward Scottie Barnes and guard Fred Van Vleet, his usage rate has taken a small hit.

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam produced one of his best games of the season on Sunday, leading the team to a 102-90 victory over Washington with a game-high 31 points. He recorded his second 30-point game with 10-for-21 shooting from the field and with a 10-for-12 effort at the foul line. Siakam picked up six rebounds and handed out three assists with one turnover in 36 minutes. The 27-year-old has started December with very good shooting, and he could really explode in the next matchup against OKC on Wednesday. The Thunder struggle defensively and can't crash the boards either.

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam had a good all-around performance in Tuesday's loss to Memphis, leading the team with 20 points on 9-for-19 shooting and recording six rebounds and five assists with one steal, three blocks and two turnovers in 30 minutes. It was a good performance, but it could have been even better if Siakam hadn't gone just 1-for-6 from downtown. Siakam should be able to practice his three-pointers in the next matchup against Milwaukee, as the Bucks are allowing the second-most three-point attempts in the league. He relished the challenge of taking on Giannis Antetokounmpo last season, averaging a 20-9-5 line in three meetings with Milwaukee.

With OG Anunoby (hip) sidelined, the Toronto Raptors needed Pascal Siakam to step up. Unfortunately, that was not the case in a 119-103 loss to the Utah Jazz. On Thursday, Siakam played 31 minutes and was an ice-cold 2-for-14 from the field for four points to go along with five assists, three rebounds, and two steals. Things were looking up for 27-year old with back-to-back 20-point outings, so fantasy managers will hope this is just a minor blip on the radar. However, if you do not roster Siakam and believe better days are ahead, the buy-low window is wide open and off the hinges. This year, the 2016 first-round pick has been frustrating, and his managers may be ready to give up after Thursday's disaster.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (rest) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This was expected to happen with the Raptors on the second leg of a back-to-back set. The Raptors should use a similar rotation to what they were using when Siakam was sidelined to begin the season. That means, Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher should see plenty of minutes. Achiuwa has a bit more streaming appeal right now, but both could be low-end streaming options for Thursday.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) is expected to play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Although, it sounds like the team plans to rest him on Thursday, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Siakam played well during his season debut on Sunday. However, the Raptors want to remain cautious with their superstar forward. His absence would mean more run for Precious Achiuwa and Chris Boucher. Both are possible streaming options if Siakam sits out.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) will return for Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets, according to head coach Nick Nurse. He underwent offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Siakam has been practicing and will make his return to the floor on Sunday. However, the Raptors are going to limit Siakam while he works his way back. Fantasy managers in season long formats can plug him into their lineups, but Siakam won't have some DFS value right away.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) could return as early as next week, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Siakam hasn't played this season after he underwent surgery back in June to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The 27-year-old will most likely be slowly integrated back into the mix and should see a minutes restriction as a result. Nevertheless, fantasy managers should continue to hold him out of the lineup until he can log a full workload. Yet, Siakam's abbreviated appearances early on may still be bad news for rookie Scottie Barnes, who continues to start and make his case for Rookie of the Year honors by averaging 18.1 points and 8.9 boards so far during his inaugural campaign.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder), who has yet to take the court this year, is expected to return within two weeks. Siakam has been working back into game action with the team's G-League affiliate and appears on track for a November return to the court. Injuries have been a problem for the 27-year-old, but he is a fantasy star when healthy, as he's averaged 22.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.8 triples, and 1.1 steals per game over the last two seasons. Siakam's return could cut into OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet's usage a bit, though players such as Gary Trent Jr. and Svi Mykhailiuk will see the biggest hits to their usage.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) was able to fully practice on Tuesday, according to head coach Nick Nurse. It sounds like the plan is for Siakam to head to the G-League on Wednesday. He'll get in some work there, but probably won't return to the Raptors rotation until mid-November. This is good news for fantasy managers who continue to hold Siakam. It sounds like he might be ahead of schedule, but regardless this is a step in the right direction.

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) is progressing in his return from off-season shoulder surgery, but he has not yet logged full contact practice, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, likely putting any kind of return at least weeks off. Siakam has turned himself into a must-own fantasy cog over the past two years, averaging 22.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game in that span. Without him in the mix for the time being, Chris Boucher stands to continue seeing elevated frontcourt minutes, while there will be ample shots to go around for Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and Co. in the Raptors' offense. Siakam can be safely stashed on IR slots for the time being, while those without that luxury face a much more tricky decision.

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) and center Chris Boucher (finger) are the two big names that are set to miss Thursday's preseason contest vs. Philadelphia. Joining them on the sidelines are Khem Birch (health and safety protocols) and Yuta Watanabe (calf), giving the team an extremely thin frontcourt. Precious Achiuwa drew the start in the preseason opener and logged 25 minutes, while Justin Champagnie notched a double-double off the bench. Scottie Barnes also stands to benefit in the short-term as Toronto acclimates its new faces to the rotation. Siakam is still set to be the primary fantasy focal point for the Raptors this year, although his timetable for a return to action remains unclear.

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (shoulder) isn't on the market after all, at least according to the latest development. Siakam is reportedly content with remaining in Canada, and while the team will listen to offers, team president Masai Ujiri and general manager Bobby Webster aren't shopping the 27-year-old either. The sixth-year man out of New Mexico State recently underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum back in June and is expected to miss a month or so at the beginning of the season. However, although managers shouldn't select him early during fantasy drafts for the upcoming season, he is certainly worth a stash for those who've filled out their starting lineups.

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes hopes to achieve greatness in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors believe he’s got it in him. The Raptors selected the 6-foot-9 Florida State forward with the fourth pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. Boasting a nearly 7-foot-3 wingspan, Barnes is a talented, versatile defender. He’s also an unselfish player who was a double-figure scorer in Florida’s State’s balanced attack. Still, he struggled with his shooting, making 11 of 40 3-pointers (27.5%) and 62% of his free throws. “If they feel like they need to fix something in it, I’m willing to work with them to try to fix whatever it needs,” Barnes said about letting Toronto’s coaches try to improve his stroke. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes to try to be the best player I can be. I’m trying to achieve greatness.” Barnes was the ACC Freshman of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year in his lone season at Florida State, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. “He’s a multi-faceted, multi-positional,... [More]

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes hopes to achieve greatness in the NBA. The Toronto Raptors believe he’s got it in him. The Raptors selected the 6-foot-9 forward Florida State forward with the fourth pick in the NBA draft Thursday night. Boasting a nearly 7-foot-3 wingspan, Barnes is a talented, versatile defender. He’s also an unselfish player who was a double-figure scorer in Florida’s State’s balanced attack. Still, he struggled with his shooting, making 11 of 40 3-pointers (27.5%) and 62% of his free throws. “If they feel like they need to fix something in it, I’m willing to work with them to try to fix whatever it needs,” Barnes said about working with Toronto’s coaches to improve his stroke. “I’m willing to do whatever it takes to try to be the best player I can be. I’m trying to achieve greatness.” Barnes was the ACC Freshman of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year in his lone season at Florida State, averaging 10.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. “He’s a multi-faceted, multi-positional,... [More]

TORONTO (AP) — The shoulder injury that ended Toronto forward Pascal Siakam's season early will likely force him to miss the start of next season as well. The Raptors said Friday that Siakam had surgery last week to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, with an anticipated recovery and rehabilitation time of five months. That timetable, if precise, would mean Siakam can play again in early November — about two weeks after the NBA plans to open the 2021-22 season. Siakam was hurt in a game May 8 against Memphis, two days after he tied a career best by scoring 44 points against Washington. The 2020 NBA All-Star missed Toronto's final four games because of the injury. Siakam led the Raptors in scoring this season, averaging 21.4 points per game. He also led the Raptors in minutes (2,006) and games started (56). ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

Fred VanVleet has nothing but great things to say about Tampa. He likes the food. The people in the arena are friendly. The temporary accommodations for the Toronto Raptors were as good as anyone could expect. He didn’t even mind that an alligator was living in his backyard. The Raptors’ guard has just one complaint. “It’s just not Toronto,” VanVleet said. “It’s not where we’re supposed to be.” Toronto’s runs of seven consecutive winning seasons, seven consecutive playoff seasons and five consecutive 50-win seasons are over, after a season like none other for the Raptors. They haven’t played in Canada since February 2020, had to make do on the Gulf coast of Florida this season, watched players get hurt, watched players and most of the coaching staff deal with coronavirus-related issues, and it all added up to a dismal 27-45 record. Now comes an offseason where point guard Kyle Lowry — he's now called the GROAT, or the greatest Raptor of all-time — is a free agent. There also is uncertainty... [More]