Raptors' Poeltl out vs. Lakers with left shoulder bursitis

Center is averaging 5.8 rebounds through five games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: Toronto center Jakob Poeltl is out against the Lakers with left shoulder bursitis, the Raptors announced. The injury was disclosed as a late scratch, and the Raptors trail Los Angeles 111-101 in the game.

Why it matters: Poeltl opened the season in Toronto's starting five and is averaging 4.6 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1 assist per game in 2026-27 through 5 games. Toronto is 3-2 in 2026-27 through 5 games, coming off a 121-114 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Oct. 30.

By the numbers: Luka Doncic leads all scorers with 39 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists for the Lakers. Scottie Barnes has 29 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for Toronto, and RJ Barrett has 22 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists.

What to watch: Toronto has not provided a return timeline for Poeltl.

Sources

Sportsnet.ca Nov 02, 2026 · 04:08 UTC

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