Davion Mitchell

Mitchell missed their last game, which allowed rookie Jamal Shead to log 26 minutes off the bench. Shead should still play a large role if Mitchell is out again, but he won't be productive enough to be worth streaming in.

A few hours after Mitchell was announced as questionable for Thursday's game, he has been officially ruled out. With Scottie Barnes returning from a sprained ankle, Mitchell's absence will have a minimal impact on fantasy basketball. Jamal Shead may pick up a few more minutes, but he is not worth streaming in this spot.

RJ Barrett has already been ruled out for this game, and if Mitchell joins him, Toronto will be down their top four playmakers for this game. Rookie Jamal Shead will likely get a chance at extended minutes and potentially see the first start of his career if Mitchell is out.

Having injured his ankle during a December 9 loss to the Knicks, Barnes was initially expected to miss "several weeks." While he still has not been cleared for contact, the work done recently suggests that Barnes may not be on the sideline for too long. While Jonathan Mogbo replaced the Raptors star in the lineup for their first game post-injury, Davion Mitchell and Ja'Kobe Walter also have increased opportunities to contribute.

Barnes' loss is a massive blow, as he leads the team in assists and is second in scoring and rebounding. Toronto will likely use a committee approach to fill in for Barnes, with Jonathan Mogbo and Davion Mitchell as the primary beneficiaries. RJ Barrett should also see an uptick in playmaking responsibilities for as long as Barnes is sidelined.