October 20, 2022
Toronto Raptors forward/center
Chris Boucher (hamstring) and center
Khem Birch (knee) are listed as questionable for Friday's clash with Brooklyn. Both players missed the team's season opener on Wednesday, as did
Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring), who is also ruled out for Friday's action. These are some solid pieces missing for the Raptors, but the team still enjoyed a winning start to the campaign against Cleveland. Boucher is set to lead Toronto's bench mob once he's fully healthy, and he should be able to do enough to provide value for managers in deeper leagues. Porter Jr. could carve out a nice little role for himself as well, while Birch will likely struggle to make a mark this season.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
October 18, 2022
Toronto Raptors center
Khem Birch (knee) is doubtful heading into the season-opener against the visiting Cavaliers. The 30-year-old continues to deal with left knee swelling, so his availability beyond Wednesday night is also in jeopardy. With that said, Birch isn't expected to play a pivotal role for the Raptors this season, so his absence versus the Cavaliers likely won't impact many fantasy managers or the workload of his teammates.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
February 3, 2022
Toronto Raptors forward
Khem Birch (nose) has been upgraded to available for Thursday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He has not appeared in a game since January 14 and underwent nose surgery. His return will impact the fantasy value of
Chris Boucher, and
Precious Achiuwa. It's uncertain how big of a role Birch will have in the rotation right now. Fantasy managers should continue to hold Boucher as this is a wait-and-see type of situation.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Josh Lewenberg
January 15, 2022
Toronto Raptors forward
Khem Birch (nose) is not available for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Birch suffered a nose fracture during Friday's contest. His timetable is unknown, but the organization reportedly has taken care of the issue. In the meantime,
Chris Boucher should be asked to pick up the slack. He has looked fantastic lately and is a must-have option right now while he's on fire. Fantasy managers should check the waiver wire and see if Boucher is available. He should play a bigger role with Birch likely sidelined multiple games.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
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