Estadísticas de jugadores y previa: Toronto Raptors contra Portland Trail Blazers (5 mar 2027)

Head coach Micah Nori said Morant met with a doctor in Los Angeles, who gave him a positive outlook on his recovery from the hamstring injury. While Nori declined to update Morant's timetable, he added Morant "may not be out for as long as we thought," Trail Blazers Insider Sean Highkin reports. Morant was initially given a four-week timetable after he suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on Oct. 30. It sounds like he's making solid progress, though it would be surprising to see him beat that timetable given the tricky nature of hamstring injuries. Scoot Henderson will continue to start in his absence and there will be more minutes available for Jrue Holiday.

Sharpe suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to miss six months, per Shams Charania of ESPN. It's a tough blow to the Trail Blazers' depth on the wing ahead of training camp. Sharpe, who is now likely to be sidelined until after the All-Star break, had been ticketed for a reserve role behind Toumani Camara following an injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign, which saw average a career-high 20.8 points, 1.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers per game over 50 regular-season appearances. The door is now open for Vit Krejci and Jeremy Sochan to compete for bench minutes during camp.

Krejci underwent surgery on his fractured left ankle Wednesday and will be re-evaluated in eight weeks, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports. Krejci suffered the ankle injury in last Wednesday's win over the Suns and is set to miss an extended period after undergoing surgery. With the 26-year-old and Ja Morant (hamstring) both on the shelf, Jrue Holiday and Sidy Cissoko should continue seeing increased minutes.

Youngblood (foot) is out for Friday's game against Sacramento. Youngblood is in line for a second straight absence due to a bone bruise in his right foot. His next opportunity to run the floor will arrive Monday in Minnesota.

Injury/Illness - Left Knee Injury Management (2026-11-15, NYK@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-11): Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Wednesday that Leonard (knee) is doing individual on-court work and is progressing well, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. The Raptors are expected to provide another update on Leonard's status in about one week, though it's encouraging to see how he's progressed thus far. Collin Murray-Boyles and Ja'Kobe Walter are candidates for increased playing time for as long as Leonard is sidelined.

Injury/Illness - Left Groin Strain (2026-11-15, NYK@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Barnes (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. Barnes has missed four straight games with a groin strain, but he was able to participate partially in practice Saturday. Collin Murray-Boyles would presumably pick up another start at power forward if Barnes' absence continues.

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, NYK@TOR).

G League - Two-Way (2026-11-15, NYK@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-13): McCullar signed a two-way contract with the Raptors on Thursday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. McCullar quickly finds a new home after being waived by the Knicks in late October. The forward is expected to play a prominent role for Toronto's G League affiliate.

Injury/Illness - Right Foot Avulsion Fracture (2026-11-15, NYK@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Bittle (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Zulfi Sheikh of Sportsnet.ca reports. Bittle is still working his way back from a foot fracture that has plagued him for multiple months, and he remains without a clear return timeline. He can be considered week-to-week for the time being.