Poeltl will be back in the lineup after missing the team's last four games, and he should make an immediate return to the starting unit. His return should push Kelly Olynyk back to the bench and take away some minutes from both Chris Boucher and Jonathan Mogbo.
Poeltl has missed four straight games as he recovers from a groin injury. If he can't go again Sunday, Jonathan Mogbo will likely start again with Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk as better streaming options despite coming off the bench.
Olynyk will make his first start of the season on Thursday, replacing Jonathan Mogbo. Olynyk gives Toronto a little more size, which is key with the Grizzlies starting Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey. The other four Raptors starters are unchanged.
After Jonathan Mogbo was allowed to start three games for the injured Jakob Poeltl, the Raptors moved Olynyk into the lineup on Thursday. The matchup likely factored into the reasoning, with the Grizzlies starting Jaren Jackson Jr. and Zach Edey. Olynyk has played 23 minutes or more in two of his last three outings, and he'll have value if that continues. As for Mogbo, he played 17 minutes and finished with two points, six rebounds, one assist, two steals, and three blocks. While not much of a fantasy option currently, Mogbo will be a name to know in advance of the "silly season."
Thursday's game will be the fourth Poeltl misses due to his strained groin. Jonathan Mogbo should remain in the starting lineup, but Chris Boucher and Kelly Olynyk are better streaming options despite coming off the bench.