Toronto Shares Latest Injury Update

The Toronto Raptors have some players nearing a return.

RJ Barrett and Ja’Kobe Walter are progressing forward as both players returned to practice on Monday.

However, neither player has been cleared for contact as they are both recovering from their AC joint injuries.

Raptors head coach said Barrett is considered “day-to-day.” it seems unlikely that Barrett will suit up for the Raptors regular season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 23. However, Barrett should be back soon after.

Walter is expected to be behind Barrett in terms of returning to action. Rajakovic said that Walter is a week to 10 days behind Barrett.

Kelly Olynyk did not practice Monday as he is dealing with a back injury. His status for Wednesday’s game is unknown at the moment.

Bruce Brown Jr. was doing some light shooting Monday. Rajakovic said he has gone from doing spot-up shooting to doing some light movement.

If Barrett remains isn’t ready for the start of the season, the Raptors will likely turn to Ochai Agbaji as his temporary replacement in the starting lineup alongside Gradey Dick, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl.

The Raptors have one of the league’s toughest schedules to start so it will be important for them to get key players back from injuries sooner rather than later.

Toronto will provide another update on their injury report closer to tipoff against the Cavaliers.

Raptors cut three players, convert Jamison Battle to two-way deal

The Toronto Raptors announced their final roster cuts ahead of the 2024-25 regular season.

The Raptors waived guards Jahmi’us Ramsey and Jared Rhoden, along with centre Branden Carlson.

Toronto also converted Jamison Battle’s Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way deal that will allow the organization to keep his rights both with the Raptors and Raptors 905 this season, the team announced.