Lorenzo

Brown

Brown played for the Raptors last season before being waived in January. He then joined the Guangzhou Long-Lions in China and averaged 25.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.9 assists.

His contract would’ve been guaranteed for the rest of the season if he was on the roster at the end of the day, but he’ll have to find work elsewhere. This move has no fantasy implications.

Brown stepped up on a night the Raptors didn’t have Kyle Lowry (thigh) or Fred VanVleet (back) in the backcourt. The assists were a season-high for Zo, and if he can’t produce fantasy value without Lowry and VanVleet it might never happen.

Brown was a DNP-CD in the past two games and benefited from both the lopsided score and the absence of multiple teammates tonight. Leave him on the wire at any depth.

FVV has spent the past four games on the sidelines, and since we haven’t seen any reports of him ramping up his activities at practice, he should be considered closer to doubtful for Friday’s game. Delon Wright and Lorenzo Brown will continue to split the backup PG minutes while he’s out.

Wright hasn’t played since straining his groin on October 10, so Nick Nurse will keep a watchful eye on him in his first game back. With Fred VanVleet (toe) questionable, and Wright likely to be limited, Lorenzo Brown could see most of the backup PG minutes. However, none of that means much with Kyle Lowry healthy.

The additional run tonight was purely situational for Brown. Delon Wright (groin) was limited and Fred VanVleet (toe) was unavailable, so coach Nick Nurse expanded his guard rotation to include Brown. As tonight’s line indicates, he’s not an enticing fantasy target.

This will be the fourth game in a row that FVV will be watching from the sidelines, which will translate to more minutes for Delon Wright and Lorenzo Brown. The Raptors take on the Suns on Friday, and for now, we’ll be considering VanVleet questionable for that one.

Wright got hurt on Wednesday but said afterward that he “doesn’t think it is anything serious.” That leaves us optimistic that he’ll play on opening night, but with Fred VanVleet resting there will be plenty of run for Lorenzo Brown on Thursday.

The Wolves have 14 players under contract, but could waive Chris Johnson, who was signed by David Kahn for just $916,000, which would clear up two available spots. Price could easily win one of them, but will compete with Lorenzo Brown. And if Johnson is waived, SG Othyus Jeffers could be signed as a defensive specialist.