JAKOB POELTL NEWS

Won't play vs. Houston Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Poeltl suffered a back issue during Monday's game against the Spurs. He left that game early in the fourth quarter and didn't return. In his absence, the team will likely turn to Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jonathan Mogbo and Collin Murray-Boyles to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Wednesday Poeltl (back) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact After exiting Monday's game against the Spurs due to lower-back tightness, Poeltl is likely to require at least a one-game absence due to the issue. Sandro Mamukelashvili could be in line for a spot start at center Wednesday, while Ochai Agbaji and Collin Murray-Boyles may have an expanded role in store.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto faces Houston, looks to halt 3-game skid

Toronto looks to end its three-game skid when the Toronto Raptors play Houston

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs move to 4-0 with a 121-103 win over the Raptors

Victor Wembanyama had 24 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs remained unbeaten with a 121-103 victory over the Toronto Raptors

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. San Antonio Poeltl won't return to Monday's game against the Spurs due to lower back tightness, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl exited to the locker room with 9:04 remaining in the final quarter and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. The big man will finish with two points (1-6 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes. Sandro Mamukelashvili will likely see a bump in minutes the rest of the way with Poeltl sidelined. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against Houston.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with foul trouble in loss Poeltl recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 19 foul-plagued minutes in a 139-129 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact While foul trouble was an issue for Poeltl in this one, overall, he's gotten off to a slow start to the 2025-26 season. This was his second game without any blocks, and through the first three games of the season, he's missed all five of his free throw attempts. He'll draw a tough matchup with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on Monday, so he could be headed for another rough afternoon.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Subpar performance in loss Poeltl posted six points (3-5 FG, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes in Friday's 122-116 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Poeltl has kicked off the 2025-26 season with two rather unremarkable performances, which can partly be attributed to foul trouble. His role as the team's starting center is not in any imminent danger, however. Poeltl's next opportunity to bounce back is Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Off report for Opening Night Poeltl (back) is off the Raptors' injury report for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Poeltl exited Friday's preseason win over the Nets and didn't return due to stiffness in his lower back. However, the big man is set to return for the Raptors' regular-season opener. He started 56 of his 57 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, during which he averaged 14.5 points, 9.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.2 blocks across 29.6 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in full Poeltl (back) was a full participant in practice Monday, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact After leaving Friday's preseason game against the Nets due to stiffness in his lower back, Poeltl is trending in the right direction for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Atlanta. The Raptors will provide more clarity on his status once they release their first official injury report of the season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Friday Poeltl won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Nets due to stiffness in his lower back, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Impact Poeltl logged 24 minutes in Friday's contest, posting 10 points (5-15 FG), 10 rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist. The big man's next opportunity to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hawks.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Makes preseason debut Poeltl recored eight points (4-7 FG), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 20 minutes of Wednesday's 110-108 preseason loss to the Celtics.

Impact A back injury and an illness delayed Poeltl's first appearance of the preseason, but he seemed to be in mid-season form Wednesday. Fresh off a massive extension, Poeltl is the unquestioned starting center and will be looking to build on his career-best campaign in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lined up for action Wednesday Poeltl (back, illness) is in line to play during Wednesday's preseason game against Boston, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com report

Impact The Raptors plan to deploy their starters Wednesday, so it appears that Poeltl will be in uniform. The veteran big man hasn't played yet this preseason due to a back injury and an illness, so his presence on the floor will be a welcome sight for fantasy managers.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Poeltl (back, illness) won't play during Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Poeltl has yet to play during the preseason, and following the matchup against Washington, he'll have only two more chances to do so before the regular season begins. Jonathan Mogbo started Toronto's first two preseason games in Poeltl's absence, but Sando Mamukelashvili started Friday against the Celtics and will get another chance with the first five Sunday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Poeltl (back, illness) did not practice Saturday, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl didn't play in Friday's preseason game against the Celtics due to a back issue, though that was considered a minor issue. He's now under the weather, putting his status for Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards in jeopardy.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Friday Poeltl (back) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact The Raptors are opting to rest their entire starting lineup Friday, which gives Poeltl a chance to rest a stiff back. The veteran big man will be looking to make his first appearance of the preseason in Sunday's contest against the Wizards.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.

Impact Poeltl will sit out a second straight preseason game while dealing with a back issue. Brandon Ingram, Ochai Agbaji and Jonathan Mogbo will start in the frontcourt, with the team's star big man on the mend.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Poeltl (back) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Impact Poeltl will sit out the Raptors' preseason opener due to lower-back stiffness that flared up after Sunday's practice. His absence should create additional opportunities for second-year forward Jonathan Mogbo and veteran Sandro Mamukelashvili.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

All set for camp Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said Friday that Poeltl (hand) will be ready for training camp, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Poeltl missed the final four games of the 2024-25 regular season due to a right hand contusion, but the Raptors have zero injuries to report ahead of training camp. Signed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension over the offseason, Poeltl is set to reprise his role as the unquestioned starting center in Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors have a Jakob Poeltl problem (but not in the way you think) Jakob Poeltl isn’t a poor (literally and figuratively) NBA center, but his hefty deal raises this question: is he truly top-tier?

JULY 31 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Raptors sign center Jakob Poeltl to a 4-year contact extension

The Toronto Raptors sign center Jakob Poeltl to a four-year contract extension

JULY 8 • Associated Press

Raptors lock up Jakob Poeltl and, unlike Toronto teammates, it wasn't an overpay Team wants to be competitive and the Austrian big man has made them better over the past few years.

JULY 8 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Raptors sign centre Jakob Poeltl to multiyear contract extension TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Jakob Poeltl to a multiyear contract extension, the NBA club announced Tuesday.

JULY 8 • THESTAR.COM

Raptors sign Jakob Poeltl through 2030, add backup Mamukelashvili Toronto also signs top draft pick Collin Murray-Boyles to a rookie-scale contract that pays him just over $6 million next season.

JULY 1 • THESTAR.COM

Raptors shore up centre position with Jakob Poeltl contract extension, free agency signing Sandro Mamukelashvili also brings some shooting to Toronto's bench as free agent signs with Toronto.

JULY 1 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Deadspin | Report: Raptors C Jakob Poeltl agrees to 4-year, $104M deal Deadspin | Report: Raptors C Jakob Poeltl agrees to 4-year, $104M deal

JULY 1 • DEADSPIN.COM