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Unpleasant Jakob Poeltl route may be Raptors' only option after contract mistake Jakob Poeltl and his expensive contract continue to be issue for the Toronto Raptors.

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Raptors Offseason Priority List: Who's Gone, Who's Staying, and Who Could Be Added The Toronto Raptors are going into the offseason with a lot of change on the horizon.

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Raptors would immediately hang up the phone over 'wild 3-team mock trade' The Raptors are coming up in all kinds of mock trades. This one would be a big no for the Raptors.

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Mock trade makes Raptors' Jamal Murray dream come true at a heartbreaking cost Bringing Jamal Murray to Toronto would be a game-changer for the Raptors, but one mock trade features a price the Raptors will be reluctant...

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A Jamal Murray homecoming could change everything for Toronto Jamal Murray is the offensive star the Toronto Raptors need, and a homecoming could propel Murray and Scottie Barnes into NBA Finals content...

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Why Nuggets Should Avoid a Jamal Murray-Raptors Trade This Offseason The Toronto Raptors likely do not have enough to offer the Denver Nuggets for Jamal Murray.

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Emily Engstler - Stuffs stat sheet in win Engstler ended with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, four steals and two blocks across 29 minutes in Saturday's 100-84 win over Indiana.

Impact Engstler delivered an extremely efficient performance Saturday, scoring a season-high-tying 16 points and finishing as Portland's third-leading scorer. The 26-year-old forward also grabbed a game- and season-best 10 rebounds en route to her first double-double on the campaign. Additionally, she dominated on the defensive end once again, recording multiple blocks for a fifth straight game and chipping in a season-high-tying four steals. Over the last five contests, she has averaged 10.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks, 2.0 steals and 1.6 assists in 23.2 minutes per showing.

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Carla Leite - Dishes out 12 assists in win Leite logged 18 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 assists and one rebound in 27 minutes during Saturday's 100-84 win over Indiana.

Impact After taking just four shots in Friday's loss to Atlanta, Leite was far more aggressive hunting her shot in the second leg of this back-to-back set. The 22-year-old guard was Portland's second-leading scorer and reached double figures for a fifth consecutive contest. She also dished out a game- and career-high 12 assists, securing her first career double-double.

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Megan Gustafson - Drops 22 points in start Gustafson finished Saturday's 100-84 win over the Fever with 22 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one block across 28 minutes.

Impact Gustafson was inserted into the starting five for the first time this season and made the most of the opportunity on the offensive end. The 29-year-old center provided a game- and season-best 22 points, scoring in double figures for a fifth consecutive contest. Over that stretch, she has averaged 13.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.6 blocks in 20.4 minutes per tilt. She logged a season-high 28 minutes Saturday and will likely continue seeing increased burn if she remains in the starting lineup.

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Holly Winterburn - Won't start Saturday Winterburn won't start Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Winterburn got the starting nod in the front end of this back-to-back set, though she'll slide to the second unit with Bridget Carleton back in the lineup. Winterburn has averaged 2.0 points, 1.7 assists and 1.0 rebounds in 8.0 minutes per contest across three appearances off the bench this season.

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Serah Williams - Good to go Saturday Williams (ankle) is good to go for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report, only to be removed shortly after. She's projected to be a minor rotation player going forward.

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Megan Gustafson - Starting at center Gustafson will start at center against the Fever on Saturday, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Gustafson will start in place of Luisa Geiselsoder on Saturday, though it remains to be seen if this will be a permanent move. Gustafson is averaging 9.1 points and 3.0 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per game this season.

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Luisa Geiselsöder - Heading to bench Geiselsoder won't start Saturday's game against the Fever, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Megan Gustafson will get the starting nod in the second leg of this back-to-back, pushing Geiselsoder to the bench for the first time this season. The second-year center has averaged 5.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.8 steals in 21.0 minutes per showing over her last five outings.

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Serah Williams - Late addition to injury report Williams (ankle) has been downgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report due to a left ankle injury, which doesn't bode well for her status ahead of tipoff. If the 22-year-old center is unable to play, Megan Gustafson and Luisa Geiselsoder would likely pick up a few additional minutes.

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Jordan Harrison - Sitting out Saturday Harrison (coach's decision) is out for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Harrison, who is on a developmental contract, has yet to appear in a game this season.

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Karlie Samuelson - Ruled out Saturday Samuelson (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Samuelson will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right foot injury management. Her next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's game against Golden State. With Samuelson sidelined, Teja Oblak, Sarah Ashlee Barker and Holly Winterburn are candidates to see increased playing time.

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Teja Oblak - Good to go Saturday Oblak (quadriceps) is available for Saturday against the Fever.

Impact Oblak was also available for Friday's game for the first leg of this back-to-back set, but she did not see the floor. Presumably, the team was just being cautious.

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Bridget Carleton - Cleared to play Carleton (back) is available for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Carleton will shake off a questionable tag for this contest. She was held out of Friday's loss against the Dream due to a back injury, but the Fire will likely being cautious for the back-to-back set.

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Jordan Harrison - Not on injury report Harrison (coach's decision) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact Harrison is limited to just 12 regular-season games under a developmental contract, and she hasn't suited up for Portland since signing that deal May 21. She may not suit up against Indiana if the team wishes to preserve her availability. Even if Harrison is available, she's unlikely to see much playing time except in garbage time.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Teja Oblak - Iffy for Saturday Oblak (quadriceps) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Fever, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Oblak was available for Friday's game against the Dream, but she did not see any action. It's possible the team was just keeping her fresh for the second leg of this back-to-back set.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bridget Carleton - Officially listed as questionable Carleton (back) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Indiana.

Impact Per Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com, Portland head coach Alex Sarama relayed earlier Saturday that he expected Carleton to return from a one-game absence due to a back injury, but the veteran forward is currently listed as questionable. Holly Winterburn would likely remain in the Fire's starting lineup if Carleton is not cleared to play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Karlie Samuelson - Questionable to play Saturday Samuelson is questionable for Saturday's game against the Fever due to right foot injury management, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Samuelson missed the first six games of the regular season while recovering from surgery on her left foot in July, but she is now dealing with an injury to her other foot that puts her status for Saturday's game in jeopardy. Holly Winterburn and Frieda Buhner would be in line for minutes if Samuelson is unable to play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bridget Carleton - Expected to be back Saturday Fire head coach Alex Sarama said he expects Carleton (back) to be available for Saturday's game against the Fever, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Carleton was held out of Friday's loss against the Dream due to a back injury, but she is trending toward being available for the second leg of the Fire's back-to-back set Saturday. If she is cleared to return, then rookie Holly Winterburn would likely revert to a reserve role against Indiana.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raptors youngsters have big season ahead of them if offseason prediction comes true The Raptors’ young players may be tested next season, depending on how this summer goes.

2 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

RJ Barrett wants a future with the Toronto Raptors—but securing it may cost him Extending RJ Barrett while also keeping all of Quickley, Ingram, Poeltl, and Barnes around will be tricky.

2 DAYS AGO • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

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