Brandon

Ingram

Ingram starred for Toronto, but it wasn’t enough to get the win. This was his second straight 30-point game and his third of the season. Ingram has bounced back after a disappointing 2024-25 campaign in which he only played 18 games. His tenure in New Orleans was limited by injuries, but his start as a Raptor has them in the playoff race. He’ll remain an offensive star for them, which will continue to lead to strong fantasy contributions.

Coming off of his worst offensive performance of the season in Friday’s loss to the Hornets, Ingram bounced back nicely on Sunday. He recorded his second 30-point game of the season and shot 55 percent from the field. While Ingram didn’t record any defensive stats, that isn’t a departure from the norm for him. He’s been consistently productive on offense and remained available, which has been great for him, the Raptors and fantasy managers. Toronto will play at least one game in Week 8, hosting the Knicks in an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday.

Quickley has yet to miss a game this season, but there’s a chance that could change on Sunday. If he’s unable to play, the Raptors will most likely turn to Jamal Shead to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in deep leagues if allowed to start. Also, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes may be asked to take on more playmaking responsibilities.

Ingram’s worst game of the season represented Toronto’s struggles in this game. He scored less than 10 points for the first time this season, and they’ve now lost four of their last five games, including twice to the Hornets. Ingram is in a slight shooting slump, which can help explain the lack of recent team success. He’ll look to get back on track against the Celtics on Sunday.

Ingram had a difficult night from beyond the arc, missing all five of his three-point attempts in the 123-120 defeat. However, he shot well over 50 percent from two, preserving the overall field-goal percentage, and the rebounds and assists were also helpful to fantasy managers. With Ingram not providing consistently good value in the defensive categories or assists, his margin for error is relatively slim when discussing fantasy value. As a result, he’s slipped outside the top-75 in eight-cat formats after a promising start to the season.

Ingram experienced an injury scare during the third quarter when he rolled his right ankle. However, after a quick trip to the locker room, he was back on the bench and ultimately returned to action. It’s worth noting that a left ankle injury ended Ingram’s 2024-25 season after 18 games. He’s already played 22 this season and has yet to miss a game. While Ingram is ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, simply being available is a win for those who roster him.

Ingram has scored at least 22 points in three straight and six of his last seven games. While the shooting on Saturday wasn’t great, there isn’t much to complain about regarding the Raptors forward’s season-long value. A top-75 player in nine-cat formats, Ingram is closing in on top-50 value in eight-cat. He’ll look to take advantage of some home cooking during Week 7, as all four of the Raptors’ games are at home.

With the Pistons losing to Boston on Wednesday, Toronto’s nine-game win streak is the longest in the Eastern Conference. They’ve got Ingram to thank for their most recent victory, as his shot with six-tenths of a second remaining was the difference. He’s scored at least 22 points in five of his last six games and has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats. As long as Ingram remains healthy, fantasy managers should receive excellent value moving forward.

Ingram made his way past the 30-point mark for the first time this season and finished a few missed free throws away from a 40-point game. The former Most Improved Player took one-third of the Raptors’ field goal attempts, leading to a season-high five triples. He shot efficiently and also did solid work on the glass before the night ended in an eighth-straight win for Toronto, which holds the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

Four Raptors, including Ingram, scored either 23 or 24 points in Friday’s 140-110 victory. He’s scored at least 20 in three straight and of his last eight appearances, and availability hasn’t been an issue for Ingram, either. Yet to miss a game, he’s providing top-50 value in eight-cat formats. Given Ingram’s injury history, fantasy managers may be hesitant to get too excited this early in the season. However, this has been a very encouraging start to his first season in Toronto.