Ja'Kobe

Walter

Ingram is good to go after landing on the injury report due to a stomach illness. He’ll occupy his usual spot in the starting lineup, with Ja’Kobe Walter missing out on a potential spot start.

If there’s a positive to Ingram’s sprained thumb, it’s that the injury is on his non-shooting (left) hand. If he’s unable to play against the Timberwolves, Ja’Kobe Walter may be the player most likely to move into the starting lineup.

Barnes went through Monday’s practice, but he’ll carry a questionable designation due to a thigh bruise. If Barnes is ultimately ruled out, Ja’Kobe Walter could replace him in the starting five, making him worth a look as a deep-league streamer.

After scoring just nine points as a starter on Sunday, Walter returned to the bench for this game. He was able to match his season high for three-pointers, and he could be in line for more success against the Spurs on Wednesday. Scottie Barnes (quad) is questionable, and Walter started in place of Barnes on Sunday. Walter could start if Barnes ends up missing the game.

With Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined for this game, CMB will make a return to the starting unit. Barnes is also back after a one-game absence, which pushes Ja’Kobe Walter to the bench, eliminating the streaming value he held.

Scottie Barnes is out for personal reasons, opening up a spot within the Raptors’ starting lineup. He’ll be replaced by Walter, who is worth the streaming risk in deep leagues. The other change to the lineup is Poeltl, who returns to his usual role after coming off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Bulls. Collin Murray-Boyles will come off the bench.

Barnes has been away from the team since Friday, when he was excused from practice for personal reasons. He’ll miss Sunday’s game, likely opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Ja’Kobe Walter. While not a player worth streaming in 12-team leagues, Walker is worth a look in deeper formats.

Barnes, who played 34 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Bulls, was excused from Friday’s practice for personal reasons. The Raptors don’t play their next game until Sunday against the Bucks, and more will be learned about his status for that contest when Toronto releases its injury report on Saturday. Barnes has only missed one game this season, a January 9 loss to the Celtics, with Ja’Kobe Walter replacing him in the starting lineup.

Murray-Boyles had been playing through a left thumb injury when he aggravated it during the first half of Sunday’s game. His early exit means that the Raptors will rely more on Sandro Mamukelashvili, with Trayce Jackson-Davis providing added depth in his first appearance for the team. Ja’Kobe Walter started the third quarter as the Raptors went without a center.

Barrett was held out of Thursday’s win over the Bulls due to injury management. His return to the lineup means that Ja’Kobe Walter will head to the bench. While productive against the Bulls, Walter should only be rostered in dynasty leagues when the Raptors’ perimeter rotation is whole.