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Raptors Make Surprise Starting Lineup Decision After Losing 3 Stars vs. Bucks

The Raptors unveiled a surprising starting lineup against the Bucks after ruling out Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Kawhi Leonard.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 12:46 AM
Raptors Make Surprise Starting Lineup Decision After Losing 3 Stars vs. Bucks
Key Things to Know
  • Toronto named a reshuffled starting lineup featuring Jamal Shead and Collin Murray-Boyles after ruling out three key stars.
  • Scottie Barnes missed the game with left groin soreness, while Immanuel Quickley was out with hamstring tightness.
  • Kawhi Leonard remained sidelined due to ongoing left knee injury management.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Raptors unveiled an overhauled starting lineup featuring Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, RJ Barrett, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Jakob Poeltl for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Darko Rajakovic was forced to reshuffle his roster after ruling out key stars Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Kawhi Leonard at Fiserv Forum.

Barnes was sidelined due to left groin soreness, Quickley sat out with right hamstring tightness, and Leonard missed out due to left knee injury management. Toronto received a roster boost as center Jakob Poeltl and Kyle Anderson were both cleared to play following shoulder bursitis and an illness, respectively.

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