Anunoby (ankle) will play Wednesday against the Bulls, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Anunoby took a seat for the regular-season finale due to right ankle soreness, but as expected, he'll be good to go for Toronto's Play-In Game versus Chicago. Across 67 regular-season appearances, the sixth-year wing averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals in 35.6 minutes per game.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Will miss Sunday's game
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Anunoby is out for Sunday's game against the Bucks due to right ankle soreness.
The Raptors will rest some of their stars, so Anunoby is set to miss the season finale as Toronto wants to keep him at 100 percent for the Play-In matchup against the Bulls on Wednesday. Anunoby ends the regular season with solid all-around numbers, averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.7 blocks per contest.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Anunoby recorded 12 points (5-16 FG, 2-8 3Pt), four rebounds, four steals, three blocks and two assists across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 97-93 loss to the Celtics.
Anunoby saw his shooting tail back off after he had converted on 58.1 percent of his field-goal tries and 46.5 percent of his three-point attempts over the previous six games, but he was able to save face thanks to the immense production in the two defensive categories. He's been a respectable contributor in the blocks category and an elite source of steals throughout the season, which has helped prop up his fantasy value on the occasions when his shooting efficiency goes awry. In nine-category leagues, Anunoby has delivered top-30 value on a per-game basis this season.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Cleared to play Tuesday
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Anunoby (ankle) will play Tuesday against the Hornets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby has been upgraded from questionable to available and will suit up for a 20th straight game. The versatile forward has scored in double figures in 12 of his past 13 appearances, averaging 19.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.5 steals in 35.3 minutes during that stretch.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Questionable for Tuesday
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Anunoby (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Anunoby suffered a very mild sprain during Sunday's game, and he didn't do much at Monday's practice as a precaution. Coach Nick Nurse said he would like to get both Anunoby and Gary Trent (back) on the floor Tuesday, even if their minutes are held in check.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Picks up ankle sprain
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Anunoby sustained a mild ankle sprain in Sunday's 128-108 win over the Hornets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. He finished with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-6 3PT), seven rebounds and one assist over 34 minutes.
Anunoby turned his ankle late in Sunday's game and tried to play through the injury but ended up going back to the bench with the game almost over and the Raptors up by a significant amount. Coach Nick Nurse said post-game that it's a "mild, mild sprain" for Anunoby. Considering they have a back-to-back coming up Tuesday and Wednesday, Anunoby could be at risk of missing a game. However, with the Raptors in the thick of a playoff push, Anunoby could stick it out and play through the issue, making his status worth watching for fantasy managers.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Knocks down four threes in win
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Anunoby finished with 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and one steal across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 106-92 win over the Heat.
Anunoby has been on an offensive heater throughout March, averaging 18.9 points in 13 appearances on scintillating 56.8/47.6/91.7 percent shooting splits. All of those percentages are well above his season-long rates from the field, free-throw line and three-point range, respectively, so regression could eventually set in for Anunoby sooner rather than later. That being said, Anunoby is usually able to offset his offensive lulls to some degree by producing on the defensive end, as he's averaging 1.9 steals and 0.7 blocks per game on the season.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Comes close to double-double
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Anunoby notched 29 points (11-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 victory over Washington.
Anunoby posted one of his best scoring marks of the campaign Sunday, but he also delivered solid numbers in other categories after ending just two rebounds away from a double-double and recording a season-high mark in blocks. Anunoby is averaging 19.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.6 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Racks up four steals
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Anunoby recorded seven points (2-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and four steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 118-114 loss to the Pacers.
Anunoby snapped a streak of seven consecutive games with double-digit scoring totals with an inefficient performance Wednesday, but he was productive on the defensive side of the court and tallied at least four steals for the ninth time this season. He missed the Raptors' nine-games ahead of the All-Star break but has averaged 15.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 35.6 minutes per game since then.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Supplies 22 points in loss
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Anunoby provided 22 points (8-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Sunday's 118-111 loss to the Bucks.
Anunoby chipped in across the board in the loss, continuing what has been a productive stretch of games over the past two weeks. During that time, he has put up top-15 value in nine-category leagues, averaging 19.9 points, 3.4 three-pointers, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 steals and 1.1 assists while shooting 68.4 percent from the field and 91.7 percent from the free-throw line over seven games.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Two-way special Thursday
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Anunoby finished with 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Thursday's 128-111 victory over the Thunder.
Anunoby was terrific on both ends of the floor Thursday, continuing a nice stretch over the past week. During that time, he has been the sixth-ranked player in nine-category leagues, providing elite production just when managers needed it the most. He is now inside the top 30 for the season and is knocking on the door when it comes to leading the league in steals.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Ultra efficient in loss
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Anunoby ended with 31 points (12-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, one assist and five steals in 38 minutes during Friday's 122-112 loss to the Lakers.
The Lakers found Anunoby almost impossible to stop Friday, as he made his first 11 shots and finished with a sterling 12-of-14 line from the field. He posted his highest scoring output since early December while also tallying a game-high five steals. Anunoby is averaging 18.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 3.0 three-pointers and 2.2 steals through five games in March.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Turns in solid scoring night
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Anunoby closed with 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 108-100 loss to the Clippers.
Anunoby had his shot working from beyond the arc and scored 12 of his 18 points from deep. He's now drilled four triples twice in four March appearances, averaging 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 37.3 minutes.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Finally explodes offensively
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Anunoby supplied 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-108 loss to the Wizards.
Anunoby has been back for five games, but Thursday was the first time he had a big night since returning from his wrist injury. Anunoby hadn't scored 26 points in a game since Dec. 23. He was more aggressive than usual from three-point range, attempting nine triples. The 25-year-old has been collecting steals since his return. With two more Thursday, he has a takeaway in every game since he returned.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Still struggling after injury
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Anunoby ended Sunday's 118-93 loss to the Cavaliers with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 34 minutes.
Anunoby has played three games since his wrist injury but still hasn't produced at his usual level. He has played at least 32 minutes in all three contests but has a total of 25 points. Prior to the injury, the 25-year-old had scored in double figures in 41 of his 43 games. To make matters worse, Anunoby hasn't produced in any other category either. Fantasy managers will have to patiently wait for Anunoby to return to his familiar form.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Logs 32 minutes in return
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Anunoby (wrist) totaled 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 win over New Orleans.
Anunoby returned to action Thursday after having missed nine games due to a wrist injury. In true Raptors style, Anunoby was thrown in the deep end, logging something resembling a normal minutes load in the victory. While his shooting was a little rusty, he chipped in across the board, filling out all the major categories. Anunoby's return shouldn't impact fantasy squads too much, but his addition to the mix likely means that Precious Achiuwa -- who played 20 minutes off the bench Thursday -- can probably be dropped in most competitive formats.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Returning Thursday
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Anunoby (wrist) is available for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Anunoby will return from a sprained left wrist Thursday after nine consecutive absences. The Raptors trading for Jakob Poeltl has clouded the team's starting five when everyone is healthy, though Anunoby may come off the bench while he gets his wind back. He's in the midst of a strong season and is leading the NBA with 2.1 steals per game.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Officially questionable
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Anunoby (wrist) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup versus the Pelicans, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Anunoby returned to practice Tuesday and was initially expected to play Thursday, but his status for the first game after the All-Star break is still in question. The versatile forward has missed nine straight games due to the left wrist sprain, but even if he sits out Thursday, it appears he's getting closer to a return. Given the location of the injury, Anunoby shouldn't face any conditioning concerns following his lengthy layoff, but it may take him a game or two to shake off some rust offensively.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Likely to play Thursday
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Anunoby (wrist) returned to practice Tuesday and is expected to play in Thursday's game versus the Pelicans, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Anunoby has missed the previous nine games with a left wrist sprain but appears set to take the court Thursday. The 25-year-old forward will likely resume his role in the starting lineup but could see limited minutes in his first few contests back.
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Raptors' OG Anunoby: Out for final game before break
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Anunoby (wrist) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Though Anunoby was cleared to resume light work on the court a few days ago, he hasn't yet received the green light to take contact, so it comes as little surprise that he'll be sidelined for the Raptors' final game before the All-Star break. The Raptors will presumably reassess his condition once they reconvene after the break before providing an updated timeline for Anunoby's potential return to game action.
