Rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles was upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks, head coach Darko Rajakovic told reporters after practice on Tuesday.
Murray-Boyles, who is battling a thumb injury, went through an extended play group at practice, with next steps being to determine how he feels coming out of that.
The ninth-overall pick last year was named on Monday to the NBA’s Rising Stars game for all-star weekend in February.
He has been a steady contributor for the 29-19 Raptors, with averages of 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, two assists and 0.9 steals on 53.6/34.9/64.2 per cent shooting splits through 37 games.
Meanwhile, Jakob Poeltl also returned to the floor, though in a non-contact capacity. He is considered day-to-day as he continues to manage back pain, per Rajakovic.
The 30-year-old centre has played just seven minutes since Dec. 15 thanks to the injury that has plagued him throughout the season.
In 21 games, he is averaging 9.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per contest.