Toronto Raptors vs Phoenix Suns: preview and player stats (Mar 28, 2027)

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.

Williams underwent surgery Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss an extended period of time, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. This is a tough blow for the center with training camp right around the corner. With his status for Opening Night in jeopardy, this will put a lot of eyes on Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach, with the latter already drawing buzz during the Summer League. More clarity on Williams' timeline should be known in the coming weeks.

The Suns claimed Timme off waivers Monday, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com. After being let go by Minnesota on Saturday, Timme wasn't allowed to go through waivers unclaimed without Phoenix snatching him up. With Mark Williams (shoulder) likely out through the All-Star break, Timme helps reinforce Phoenix's depth at center.