Graves contributed 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Sunday's 117-94 loss to the Timberwolves.
Graves delivered an efficient performance off Toronto's bench, contributing across several statistical categories despite playing just 20 minutes. The rookie's six rebounds and four assists were particularly encouraging, while his defensive contributions added to his well-rounded showing. Graves could earn additional opportunities if he continues producing at this level, making him a player to monitor in deeper fantasy leagues.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Shows effort in NBA debut
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Graves finished Wednesday's 135-92 victory over the Bulls with five points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 19 minutes.
Graves scored only five points in his NBA regular-season debut, but the rookie first-rounder showed plenty of effort on both ends of the floor. He was responsible for three of the Raptors' six blocks, and four of his five rebounds came on the offensive glass. Even with Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett in the lineup, Graves should carve himself a consistent role in the rotation as long as he continues to bring energy off the bench.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Not starting vs. Chicago
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Graves won't start Wednesday's matchup with Chicago.
Graves got the starting nod in Toronto's preseason finale, though he'll return to the second unit Wednesday. The rookie forward isn't guaranteed significant playing time to begin the regular season but will look to carve out a steady role as the campaign progresses.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Practices Monday
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Graves (groin) practiced Monday, per Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet.
Graves is progressing from a groin injury. His status remains unknown for Tuesday's preseason game against the Knicks.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Won't play Saturday
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Graves (groin) has been ruled for Saturday's preseason game against the Clippers, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Graves continues to be sidelined by a groin injury that he picked up early in training camp. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Knicks, but the Raptors could hold the rookie first-rounder out until the team's regular-season opener against the Bulls on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Limited Monday
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Graves (groin) was limited during Sunday's practice, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Graves tweaked his groin earlier in training camp and was held out of Saturday's preseason opener against Miami. The rookie remains day-to-day, with Toronto's next preseason game coming Saturday against the Clippers.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Out for SL finale
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Graves is out for Sunday's Summer League finale for rest purposes, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet reports.
Graves will get the night off to close out Summer League after a productive four appearances. Across those four games, he averaged 16.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.3 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Another solid SL effort Thursday
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Graves finished with 23 points (8-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and two blocks over 27 minutes in Thursday's 99-90 Summer League win over Miami.
Graves has played well throughout four appearances in the Las Vegas Summer League. However, he had his best game Thursday, recording 23 points, his highest-scoring performance during his time in Las Vegas, while shooting an efficient 4-for-6 from deep. The 19-year-old has shown he can be a difference-maker on both ends of the floor. While that doesn't necessarily mean Graves will see consistent playing time with the Raptors to begin his career, it certainly doesn't hurt his chances either.
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Raptors' Allen Graves: Heading to Toronto
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Graves was selected by the Raptors with the No. 19 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Graves averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.9 blocks and 1.9 steals while shooting 41.3 percent from deep across 22.6 minutes in 35 regular-season contests with Santa Clara in 2025-26. He started four games in his only year at the collegiate level. Still, Graves did enough to be named the WCC Freshman of the Year and WCC Sixth Man of the Year. With that in mind, the 19-year-old will presumably come off the bench for a Toronto team that will be looking to contend in 2026-27, though he should hold a stable role at both forward positions.
