Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (heel) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. In an unsurprising decision, the Raptors have decided to rest Ingram during the second leg of this back-to-back set. Ingram will take a seat due to right heel inflammation management. The expectation is that Ingram will be back in the mix for Friday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. His absence should mean larger roles for Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Gradey Dick. Among the three, Shead is probably the best streaming choice after dishing out 22 assists over the last two games.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will play Tuesday against Detroit after missing one game with right heel soreness. Ingram has averaged 14.8 points, 1.0 three-pointer, 5.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 block in 31.6 minutes over his last five games and should resume his usual role as a secondary scoring option behind RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. His return likely sends Ja'Kobe Walter back to the bench after a spot start. Ingram remains a steady category contributor, particularly for points and rebounds, and should already be rostered in most competitive formats.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Detroit due to ongoing right heel soreness after sitting out the previous contest. If he remains out, Jamal Shead could continue starting after producing 12 points, two rebounds, 10 assists, and three steals in 23 minutes last game, giving him short-term value for assists and steals. Ja'Kobe Walter added 11 points, three three-pointers, and six rebounds in 28 minutes, while Gradey Dick chipped in 11 points off the bench. Scottie Barnes would also remain a primary offensive hub if Ingram sits again.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will not suit up on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. He was initially expected to play but won't be available for action due to right heel inflammation. Jamal Shead will start in Ingram's place. As a member of the first unit, Shead has recorded 11.7 points, 7.9 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season. With Immanuel Quickley (foot) also out, Shead should have an active role on offense against a team that has struggled to contain point guards.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will play on Sunday against the Orlando Magic, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. He has recently been dealing with inflammation in his right heel, but Ingram is ready to make his third consecutive appearance. Following back-to-back 30-point efforts in mid-March, Ingram has been quiet in his most recent outings. The two-time All-Star has tallied 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game over his last five appearances.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is questionable for Sunday's game against Orlando as he continues to manage a lingering foot concern. If he sits, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead could be worth a look as deep-league streamers after both saw increased roles recently. Walter logged 18 points, four three-pointers, four assists, and one rebound in 34 minutes Friday, while Shead produced eight assists and two steals in 25 minutes off the bench. Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett would also be positioned for more offensive responsibility.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) will return from a one-game absence on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports. He sat out Monday's win over Utah due to inflammation in his right heel. Meanwhile, Toronto has ruled Immanuel Quickley (foot) out for a second consecutive game, meaning Ingram could have extra offensive duties on Wednesday night. With Ingram back, Ja'Kobe Walter will drop to the bench, but he should remain a significant piece of the rotation.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was a late scratch on Monday night against Utah due to right heel inflammation and may remain sidelined for another game. Ja'Kobe Walter performed well in Monday's game as Ingram's replacement in the first unit and will likely keep his starting spot against the Clippers if Ingram isn't healthy enough to return. In a high-scoring game, Walter had 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block in 28 minutes.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (heel) was a late scratch for Monday's contest against the Utah Jazz, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. The two-time All-Star is dealing with right heel inflammation. Ingram wasn't on the injury report and was announced as a starter before the team made a late change, promoting Ja'Kobe Walter to the first unit. Ingram's first chance to return will be on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (illness) is in danger of missing Sunday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. After dealing with a thumb injury, Ingram has come down with an illness, which might end his run of consecutive appearances at 22 games. If Ingram isn't available to play, the Raptors will likely turn to Ja'Kobe Walter to fill in for him in the first unit. Walter is an inconsistent performer and hasn't capitalized on previous chances to start this season. averaging 7.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 22.7 minutes.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) will be in the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was initially considered questionable for the game due to a left thumb sprain. Since Ingram is a right-handed shooter, the injury is unlikely to significantly affect his play. Ingram notched 31 points on Tuesday against the New York Knicks and has upped his game since the All-Star break, averaging 23.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ingram appeared on the injury report with a left thumb sprain after finishing with 31 points, two rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in Tuesday's 111-95 loss to the Knicks. If Ingram is unable to suit up, Jamal Shead could take on a larger role in the backcourt. The rookie has been an effective backup point guard, and with expanded minutes, he could emerge as a viable streaming option for fantasy managers.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) will rejoin the lineup on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. He's back after missing two games with a sprained right thumb. Ingram will start the contest alongside Immanuel Quickley, Jamal Shead, Scottie Barnes, and Collin Murray-Boyles. In two early-season meetings with Philadelphia, Ingram averaged 21.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, shooting an impressive 51.9 percent from the field.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. He hurt his right thumb earlier this week and missed his first game of the season on Friday against the Boston Celtics. Another absence is now looming for Ingram. Ja'Kobe Walter started in Ingram's place on Friday night and is likely to keep a starting spot on Sunday if the former All-Star doesn't shake off his thumb injury. Walter had a decent outing against Boston, finishing with 19 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block.

Toronto Raptors guard/forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) will miss his first game of the season on Friday against the Boston Celtics. The former All-Star injured his right thumb during Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets and was ruled out for Friday after initially being considered a game-time call. Ingram's first opportunity to return will come on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. On Friday, the Raptors are also rolling without Scottie Barnes (knee), so RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley could have extremely high usage rates. Meanwhile, Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Gradey Dick may see additional time on the court.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (thumb) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. He is listed as questionable on the injury report, but is viewed as a game-time decision after participating in morning shootaround. Ingram is dealing with a sprained right thumb that he suffered during Wednesday's game. If active, it'll be interesting to see if this thumb injury impacts his performance on the court. Ja'Kobe Walker and Jamal Shead figure to see extended run if Ingram is unable to play. Gradey Dick could also see more run, but Walker and Shead are better streaming options.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) has been cleared for training camp, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. Raptors general manager Bobby Webster told reporters at his preseason press conference that the team has no injuries heading into camp. An ankle injury limited Ingram to just 18 games last season, and he didn't make a single appearance with the Raptors after the team acquired him from the New Orleans Pelicans in February. It will be interesting to see how he fits into the Raptors offense, which already features Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley.

According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca, Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that he hopes forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will be cleared for contact and go through a full practice next week. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since December 7 due to a right ankle sprain, but the team hasn't officially made the call to shut him down for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. However, with only four games left, he will likely be shut down officially after tonight's contest.

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) will not make his debut for the team anytime soon. Sportsnet's Michael Grange has reported that Ingram isn't projected to be back for at least a month. The former All-Star has suited up for only 18 games in 2024-25 due to a high-grade left low ankle sprain suffered on Dec. 7, making this essentially a lost season for Ingram, even when he eventually comes back. After acquiring him from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Raptors inked a three-year, $120 million contract extension with Ingram, a significant show of confidence for a player with a lengthy injury history. It remains to be seen if the investment pays off and how well Ingram meshes with current team leaders Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Toronto Raptors and forward Brandon Ingram (ankle) agreed to a three-year, $120 million extension on Tuesday. Ingram was recently traded from the Pelicans to the Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown,Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, including a first-rounder. The 27-year-old hasn't played since Dec. 7 after suffering an ankle injury, and there isn't a timetable set on when he will make his debut as a Raptor.