Ja'Kobe

Walter

Walter was initially tabbed to come off the bench on Monday. However, he started because Brandon Ingram was a late scratch with a heel injury. The second-year guard took advantage of his opportunity, scoring a season-high 21 points. This was the third 20-point game of Walter’s career, and he recorded a complete stat line on excellent percentages. He would only be worth adding for the rest of the week if Ingram’s heel injury forces him to miss multiple games.

Announced as a starter, Ingram was not scratched from the Raptors’ lineup until after the listed 9 PM Eastern start time, in a brutal break for fantasy managers. Ja’Kobe Walter was inserted into the starting lineup.

Barnes is available after being listed as questionable on the initial injury report. He’ll take on his usual role within the Raptors’ starting lineup, with Ja’Kobe Walter missing out on a potential spot start.

Barnes, who struggled in Wednesday’s loss to the Pelicans, is dealing with an illness. If he’s unable to play on Friday, Ja’Kobe Walter is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup.

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.