Poeltl chipped in 18 points (9-12 FG), seven rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 31 minutes during Monday's 118-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
Poeltl played at least 30 minutes for the second straight game, blocking a season-high four shots. The situation in Toronto continues to be a confusing one, with Poeltl looking like a spent force to begin the season. Whereas he now looks like the Poeltl of old, putting up solid contributions on both ends of the floor. While injuries have certainly factored into the minutes available, Poeltl should be added in most leagues to at least see where this goes.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Double-double in return to starting spot
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Poeltl contributed 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Friday's 121-107 victory over the Bucks.
The veteran center has been dealing with shoulder trouble to begin the season, but with Scottie Barnes (groin) unavailable Friday, Poeltl returned to the starting five and delivered his second double-double of the season, as well as a season high in minutes. Over his six starts so far in 2026-27, Poeltl is averaging 7.0 points, 6.7 boards, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals in just 22.0 minutes, but Friday's performance was an encouraging sign he'll be able to resume a bigger workload.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Cleared to suit up Friday
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Poeltl (shoulder) is available to play in Friday's game versus Milwaukee.
Poeltl has been battling left shoulder bursitis. Despite recently missing two games because of the issue, it won't keep him off the floor against the Bucks. He came off the bench in Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Nuggets, though with the Raptors shorthanded Friday, he could find his way back into the starting lineup.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Probable for Friday
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Poeltl (shoulder) is listed as probable for Friday's game against Milwaukee.
Poeltl is still a little banged up for Toronto, but he intends to push through it. On Wednesday against Denver, he played 19 minutes off the bench with eight points, five rebounds and one assist.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Not starting Wednesday
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Poeltl won't start Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Poeltl is available off the bench following a two-game absence due to left shoulder bursitis. Collin Murray-Boyles will get the starting nod at center.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Will play Wednesday
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Poeltl (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Poeltl missed the Raptors' last two games due to left shoulder bursitis, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up for Wednesday's meeting. With the big man back in the mix, fewer minutes will be available for Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Missing second straight game Monday
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Poeltl (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Clippers, Zulfi Sheikh reports.
Poeltl will now miss his second consecutive contest due to left shoulder bursitis. Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis both stand to see increased playing time, with the latter the top candidate to earn a second straight start.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Downgraded to doubtful Monday
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Poeltl (shoulder) is doubtful to play in Monday's game against the Clippers.
Poeltl was questionable to suit up after missing Sunday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers, but he's been downgraded to doubtful prior to tipoff. If he remains out for the second straight contest, Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis would earn more opportunities.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Iffy to play Monday
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Poeltl (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Poeltl was a late scratch ahead of Sunday's loss to the Lakers and is in jeopardy of missing a second straight game due to left shoulder bursitis. If the big man is unable to suit up, Collin Murray-Boyles and Trayce Jackson-Davis would be candidates for increased burn.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Late scratch Sunday
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Poeltl (shoulder) won't play in Sunday's game against the Lakers, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Poeltl was a confirmed starter Sunday. However, a shoulder injury will keep him off the floor versus the Lakers. Without Poeltl, Trayce Jackson-Davis will enter the starting lineup.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Double-doubles Friday
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Poeltl provided 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 121-114 loss to the Magic.
Poeltl has endured a tough start to the season, but the veteran big man delivered his best outing by a wide margin Friday. Poeltl not only recorded his first double-double of the season, but also set new season highs in points, rebounds and assists. The previous benchmarks were really low, however, so the next step for the big man is to be more consistent on a game-to-game basis. His starting role doesn't seem to be in jeopardy, but he hasn't delivered a ton of fantasy value in the early stages of the campaign.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Logs only 10 minutes due to foul trouble
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Poeltl logged two points (1-1 FG, 0-2 FT) and two rebounds during Wednesday's 129-99 win over the Magic.
Poeltl barely saw the floor Wednesday due to foul trouble, and he finished with less playing time than backup big men Collin Murray-Boyles (15 minutes) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (20 minutes). Poeltl is off to an incredibly slow start to the regular season, with the veteran center averaging 2.8 points and 4.5 rebounds over 19.5 minutes per game. He seems to merely be a placeholder in the starting five, as the Raptors appear to be more content with Murray-Boyles, especially in high-pressure points during the game.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Barely visible in heavy loss
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Poeltl ended with zero points (0-2 FG) and one rebound in 19 minutes during Sunday's 117-94 loss to the Timberwolves.
Poeltl recorded a single rebound and no other stats, turning in what is likely his worst performance of the season. A modest start to the season has raised a lot of questions, particularly around his standard league fantasy value. Although it does appear as though he will be the starter moving forward, his playing and production have both been less than ideal. He remains a hold, for now, but could certainly be considered a drop in certain situations.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Quiet in regular-season opener
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Poeltl ended Wednesday's 135-92 win over the Bulls with three points (1-1 FG, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes.
Four of the five Raptors starters scored 20 or more points during Wednesday's regular-season opener, but Poeltl was a non-factor on the offensive side of the floor. Collin Murray-Boyles came off the bench and made arguably a bigger impact on both ends of the floor, so the big-man duo could be looking at an even split in playing time to open the 2026-27 season.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Expected to suit up Wednesday
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Poeltl (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Chicago.
Poeltl sat out Friday's preseason finale but should be back in action Wednesday. Across four preseason outings in 2026, he averaged 7.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.3 assists in 20.8 minutes per tilt.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Underwhelming performance
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Poeltl closed with six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 148-98 preseason win over the Knicks.
Poeltl didn't offer much in the victory, although perhaps the fact that he continues to play serviceable minutes should be the biggest positive for prospective fantasy managers. Assuming he is healthy come opening night, the assumption is that he will be the starting center. However, given what went down last season, there is a chance his playing time is not what we would expect to see from a typical starting center. Those considering him in drafts should brace for a 25-minute per-night role.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Looks healthy in preseason
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Poeltl finished with nine points (3-3 FG, 3-4 FT), one rebound, one assist, two steals and one block in 18 minutes during Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to Miami.
Poeltl's production on the glass was limited, but the bigger takeaway was his health after back issues restricted him to 46 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. The veteran center overhauled his strength and conditioning routine during the offseason in hopes of putting the lingering issue behind him, and he's reportedly moving much better entering the new campaign.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Moving well ahead of camp
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Poeltl is moving well and "looks good" ahead of training camp, Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun.
Webster added that spending time at home helped Poeltl reset ahead of the upcoming campaign. The positive update suggests the veteran center is in good shape entering camp, though his workload and status will be worth monitoring as Toronto begins preseason preparations. Injuries limited Poeltl to 46 regular-season appearances in 2025-26.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Disappointing end to season
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Poeltl registered nine points (4-5 FG, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds and two steals over 22 minutes during Sunday's 114-102 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Poeltl ended his season with another underwhelming performance, summing up what was basically a lost season for the veteran. An ongoing back injury was a major issue for the big man, limiting him both in terms of games and minutes played. In 53 appearances across the regular season and postseason, Poeltl averaged just 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 0.7 blocks. He will likely come at a significant discount next season given the injury risk.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Barely visible in Game 6 win
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Poeltl closed with two points (1-3 FG), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 22 minutes during Friday's 112-110 overtime victory over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Poeltl had very little impact outside of his three combined steals and blocks. Cleveland ran a lot of big lineups Friday, while Toronto opted to go in the other direction, limiting Poeltl's opportunities. Through the first six games of the series, Poeltl has averaged just 18.7 minutes per game, putting up 6.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.
