Raptors Add Another Starter to Injury Report Against Suns
The injuries just won’t stop.
With Jakob Poeltl, Scottie Barnes, and Bruce Brown Jr. sidelined, the Toronto Raptors are now battling a knee injury for Ochai Agbaji who is listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns.
Agbaji had started two straight games for Toronto with Barnes sidelined but left in the third quarter on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans and did not return. It’s a further blow to Toronto’s depth as the Raptors may be forced to find another starter against the Suns.
If Agbaji can’t play, expect Gradey Dick or Jordan Nwora to be thrust into the starting lineup.
Toronto has also ruled out Jahmi'us Ramsey and Mouhamadou Gueye who have been assigned to the G League. Ramsey is on a 10-day contract and will likely finish out his stint with the organization playing for the 905.
Javon Freeman-Liberty should see an increase in playing time following an impressive showing Tuesday night. He had been among the best combo guards in the G League all season and should provide a little pop off the bench for Toronto moving forward.
As for Phoenix, Devin Booker will miss his third straight game with a sprained ankle. He’s been ruled out alongside Damion Lee, Nassir Little, and Josh Okogie.
Royce O’Neal should start for the Suns in Booker’s place alongside Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Grayson Allen, and Jusuf Nurkic.
The Suns are +10.5-point favorites with an implied win probability of 83.3%. The total for the game is 232.5.
