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Davion Mitchell - Ruled out Sunday Mitchell (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Mitchell will miss his third game across the Raptors' last five due to a right shoulder strain, and now the illness. With the 26-year-old sidelined, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead and Bruce Brown will likely pick up the slack in the backcourt.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Fernando - Out Sunday Fernando (toe) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Fernando hasn't made an NBA appearance since Dec. 12, when he logged just two minutes. His absence won't impact Toronto's rotation.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Brown - Making season debut Brown (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Brown will shake off a questionable tag and make his season debut Sunday, presumably off the bench. The veteran averaged 27.9 minutes per game across 67 appearances -- split between the Pacers and Raptors -- last season.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Poeltl - Will play Sunday Poeltl (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl has missed four straight games due to a bilateral groin strain but will return to action Sunday and presumably start at center. In his first 25 appearances this season, the veteran averaged 15.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals in 32.5 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobe Walter - Available Sunday Walter (illness) is available for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Walter will suit up after missing Thursday's loss to Memphis due to the illness. Over his last five appearances, the rookie has averaged 13.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 25.4 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 29, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Raptors implored to find fight vs. Hawks The Toronto Raptors will aim to put a dubious record-setting game behind them when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday evening.The Raptors...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raptors implored to find fight vs. Hawks The Toronto Raptors will aim to put a dubious record-setting game behind them when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday evening.The Raptors...

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Toronto hosts Atlanta, looks to end home skid

Toronto is looking to break its 6-game home slide with a victory over Atlanta

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Raptors' porous defence needs a healthy Jakob Poeltl or deficiencies will linger Toronto's deficient defence may have starting centre Jakob Poeltl back in the lineup Sunday. The Raptors have listed Poeltl as questionable.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Bruno Fernando - Iffy against Atlanta Fernando is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Hawks due to a toe injury, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Fernando hasn't made an NBA appearance since Dec. 12, when he logged just two minutes. Even if Fernando is ruled out, his potential absence won't impact Toronto's rotation.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Brown - Iffy for Sunday Brown (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Brown has yet to play this season while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. Even if the 28-year-old guard is upgraded to available Sunday, he will likely operate on a minutes restriction.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Davion Mitchell - Pops up on injury report Mitchell is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks due to an illness, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact There appears to be an bug going around the Raptors' locker room with several players under the weather. Mitchell's status for Sunday will seemingly depend on how he is feeling closer to game time.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ja'Kobe Walter - Draws questionable tag Walter (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Walter is in danger of missing his second straight game due to an illness. His final status for Sunday will likely be determined by how he is feeling closer to game time. Davion Mitchell, Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji would be candidates to absorb Walter's reserve minutes on the wing if he cannot go.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jakob Poeltl - Iffy for Sunday Poeltl (groin) didn't participate in Saturday's practice and is deemed questionable for Sunday's game versus the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Poeltl is in danger of missing his fifth straight contest Sunday due to a bilateral groin strain. If the 29-year-old big man is ruled out yet again, Kelly Olynyk will likely draw another start.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Shead - Questionable for Sunday Shead (knee) is considered Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca for Sunday's game versus the Hawks,

Impact Shead is in danger of missing his third consecutive game due to a bruised right knee. More clarity on the rookie's status for Sunday figures to come during pregame warmups. He is primarily a depth option in Toronto's backcourt when healthy.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable roster, questionable coaching, Raptors return home reeling Having yielded the most points in franchise history, the Raptors need to save face as a Sunday home date against the Atlanta Hawks awaits.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • NBA.COM

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DECEMBER 27, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

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