Toronto Raptors vs Charlotte Hornets: preview and player stats

Injury/Illness - Left Knee Injury Management (2026-11-11, BOS@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Leonard (knee) is continuing the reconditioning process, and another update will be provided in one week, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. With Leonard still in the rehab phase of his recovery from left knee swelling, there remains no indication of an imminent return to game action. The one-week update timeline suggests Toronto is continuing to monitor his progress before advancing to the next step, keeping his near-term availability uncertain.

Injury/Illness - Left Groin Strain (2026-11-11, BOS@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Barnes (groin) is out for Wednesday's game against Boston. The star forward is missing a third straight game with a groin strain. Ja'Kobe Walter should continue to handle additional playmaking duties in Barnes' stead.

Injury/Illness - Right Hamstring Injury Management (2026-11-11, BOS@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Quickley (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston. Quickley has a chance Wednesday to end a two-game absence with a hamstring injury. Jamal Shead would have the most to lose from a fantasy perspective if Quickley is able to return.

Injury/Illness - Illness (2026-11-11, BOS@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Murray-Boyles (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. The Raptors are likely to check back in with Murray-Boyles closer to Wednesday's tipoff. Jamison Battle would handle an expanded role in the frontcourt if Murray-Boyles ends up sitting out.

Injury/Illness - Illness (2026-11-11, BOS@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-10): Jackson-Davis is questionable for Wednesday's game against Boston with an illness. Toronto is likely to re-evaluate Jackson-Davis at some point closer to tipoff Wednesday. Jakob Poeltl would likely handle a larger share of the center minutes if Jackson-Davis isn't feeling well enough to play.

Injury/Illness - Right Avulsion Fracture (2026-11-11, BOS@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Bittle (foot) is listed as out for Monday's game against Memphis. Bittle has been battling a foot injury for a couple of months. It's unknown when the rookie will be cleared to suit up for the Raptors, so he should be considered week-to-week for now.

Knueppel (hamstring) was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain Sunday and will be re-evaluated in four weeks. Knueppel missed the first eight games of the 2026-27 campaign. He returned for the 114-104 loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday, though he exited the contest after just six minutes of work and didn't return. With Knueppel out of commission for at least a month, Grayson Allen and Sion James are candidates to replace him in the starting lineup, especially with Dennis Schroder (hamstring) sidelined for a minimum of two weeks.

Diabate (quadriceps) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against Cleveland. The Hornets initially appeared optimistic about the big man's status for Monday, as he was added to the injury report as questionable Sunday. However, he was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day Monday and has since been ruled out. The Michigan product will miss his second straight matchup due to right quadriceps tendinopathy.

Miller (groin) is listed as out for Monday's game against Cleveland. Miller suffered a groin injury in Friday's 119-80 loss to the Celtics and didn't return. More information on his condition is expected to be released by Monday. For now, Tidjane Salaun and Sion James are candidates to replace Miller in the starting lineup versus the Cavaliers.

Williams (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers. Williams has yet to appear in a game this season due to a right hamstring strain. His next opportunity to suit up comes Thursday against the Suns.

Schroder has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports. Schroder, who missed Friday's game due to what was described as a left thigh injury, has been diagnosed with a hamstring strain. He is set to be reevaluated in two weeks, suggesting he will miss at least the next five games. Christian Anderson and Sion James could see extra minutes with Schroder sidelined.