Jakob Poeltl News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Listed out for Wednesday Poeltl is out for Wednesday's game against Indiana due to a lower-back strain.

Impact Poeltl has been cleared for contact for over one week now, but the Raptors aren't yet ready to give him the green light for game action. Rookie first-rounder Collin Murray-Boyles has started six contests in a row amid Poeltl's absence, and the latter should remain a very appealing streaming choice for Wednesday.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Poeltl (back) is out for Monday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Poeltl was cleared for contact back on Jan. 5 and is trending in the right direction, but the Raptors haven't determined a target date for his return. He can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday against the Pacers.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes hits tiebreaking free throw in final second of OT as Raptors beat 76ers 116-115

Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Absent once again Poeltl (back) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl is trending in the right direction but is still not ready to return. This means Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will continue to handle the minutes at center in a tough matchup against Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Poeltl's next chance to return will come against Philadelphia on Monday in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pritchard scores 28 points as the Celtics beat the short-handed Raptors 125-117

Payton Pritchard had 28 points and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off the short-handed Toronto Raptors 125-117

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Poeltl (back) will not play Friday against the Celtics.

Impact Poeltl was scheduled to practice Thursday, but the center is not quite ready to return. His next chance to play comes Sunday against the 76ers. Collin Murray-Boyles and Sandro Mamukelashvili are likely to see increased roles in the meantime.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to practice Thursday Poeltl (back) is scheduled to participate in Thursday's practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact After he was recently cleared to resume taking contact, Poeltl will take another important step forward in his recovery from a lower-back strain by taking part in drills with his healthy teammates. Even if Poeltl checks out fine following Thursday's workout, he may not be cleared to play Friday in Boston, but it's apparent nonetheless that the veteran center is close to a return. Grange notes that the Raptors don't plan on re-signing recently waived big man Mo Bamba to a 10-day deal with the expectation that Poeltl will be back in the fold soon.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Toronto plays Boston on 3-game win streak

Toronto will try to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Boston

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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6 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Raptors are now free to trade away their greatest mistake The Toronto Raptors can now trade away Jakob Poeltl, a hulking tower of a mistake for this franchise.

6 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Won't play Wednesday Poeltl (back) will not play Wednesday against the Hornets, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Poeltl will miss his eighth game in a row Wednesday. The center is getting closer to a return, however, as he was cleared for contact work on Jan. 5. His next chance to play comes Friday against Boston.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors linked to trade for $5 million center to help with Jakob Poeltl's injuries | Sporting News Toronto doesn't actually need to do a lot.

JANUARY 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Murray-Boyles scores 17, Raptors beat Hawks 118-100 to complete 2-game sweep of Atlanta

Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles scored 17 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Atlanta Hawks 118-100 on Monday night

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Progressing in recovery Poeltl (back) has been cleared for contact work, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl is set to miss his seventh consecutive contest Monday due to a lower back strain, though the big man appears to be inching closer to a return. His next opportunity to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hornets, and the Raptors are expected to provide an update on his status by Tuesday night. If Poeltl misses additional time, Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles will likely continue to see increased burn.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson and the Hawks take on conference foe Toronto

The Raptors will take on conference foe Atlanta

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

2025 Year-End Raptors Report Card: Jakob Poeltl As 2025 ends, Jakob Poeltl’s trajectory with the Raptors takes a concerning turn.

JANUARY 1 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Jamal Shead scores 19 as Raptors overcome 21-point deficit to beat Magic 107-106

Jamal Shead scored 19 points, Brandon Ingram added 17 and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 107-106

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to miss at least one more week Poeltl (back) will be re-evaluated in about one week, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl has been nursing an ongoing back issue since the preseason, which has put him in and out of the lineup all year long, and the Raptors are looking to get the issue completely sorted out. Sandro Mamukelashvili has an extended runway to enhanced fantasy value, while Collin Murray-Boyles also has an opportunity to claim a more sizable role.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Monday Poeltl (back) will not play Monday against the Magic, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl will miss his fourth straight game Monday and doesn't appear close to a return. The Raptors signed Mo Bamba to provide some emergency depth at center in the meantime.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes on Orlando after overtime win

Toronto hosts the Orlando Magic after the Raptors took down the Golden State Warriors 141-127 in overtime

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Barnes matches Raptors record with 25 rebounds, has a triple-double in OT victory over the Warriors

Scottie Barnes scored 23 points, matched a Raptors franchise record with a career-high 25 rebounds and added 10 assists for his seventh career triple-double as Toronto beat the Gol...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Poeltl will miss his third straight game due to a back injury, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Magic. With the big man sidelined, Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely remain in the starting five, while Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) could see increased burn if he's able to shed his questionable tag.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto faces Golden State on 5-game home slide

Toronto will aim to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Raptors take on Golden State

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Poeltl has been working through a back injury for most of the season, but he appeared to have aggravated the issue during the Raptors' loss to the Nets on Sunday. The injury will keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game, and his absence means Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely remain in the Raptors' starting lineup. Poeltl's next chance to play is Sunday against the Warriors.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Washington hosts Toronto on home slide

Washington looks to stop its 4-game home slide with a victory against Toronto

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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