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Murray-Boyles

Murray-Boyles is starting to pick up the production after a rough start to the season. He set a new season high for blocks in this game and has at least one swat in three straight games. CMB hasn’t popped like many managers were hoping for, but he is beginning to produce high-level value in multiple categories. Entering the starting unit has helped, which will hopefully allow him to keep it going as the season continues, even if he eventually moves back to the bench.

Barnes will miss a fourth straight game while dealing with a left groin strain. That should mean another start for Collin Murray-Boyles, who has averaged 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.0 “stocks” across his last four starts.

Leonard has not appeared in a game since October 23, and it was announced on Tuesday that he would be re-evaluated in one week. Rajakovic’s update is positive, but Leonard remains limited to individual work. When available, Collin Murray-Boyles has been part of the starting lineup in recent games.

Murray-Boyles is back after missing Monday’s loss to the Grizzlies. His return likely bumps Kyle Anderson, who played 16 minutes on Monday, to the bench.

Murray-Boyles did not play in Monday’s loss to the Grizzlies, leading to Kyle Anderson’s first start of the season. Anderson played only 16 minutes and isn’t worth streaming if CMB remains out.

Added to the Raptors’ injury report Monday afternoon, Murray-Boyles is now out. His absence likely frees up minutes for Kyle Anderson and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

CMB is a late addition to the injury report, so his chances of suiting up against Memphis are in jeopardy. If Murray-Boyles is ultimately ruled out, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Kyle Anderson could see additional playing time.

There was plenty of optimism that Murray-Boyles would make a significant leap forward this season, but it hasn’t materialized yet. However, the 21-year-old’s impressive effort against a struggling Milwaukee squad represents a step in the right direction. He reached double-digit points for the fourth time in his last five games while playing a season-high 34 minutes in the process. He’ll continue to see plenty of action while both Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Scottie Barnes (groin) remain out of the lineup.

Poeltl’s status has been upgraded from probable to available. However, he may remain with the second unit after playing 19 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets. Collin Murray-Boyles has started Toronto’s last three games.

Barnes wasn’t initially on the injury report, but he now may miss a game for the first time this season. With Collin Murray-Boyles already in the starting lineup, Jakob Poeltl would likely return to the opening unit if Barnes is out.