Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Starting against Miami
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Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus Miami, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Freeman-Liberty is averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while connecting on 51.9 percent of 10.4 shots across five prior starts this season. He is joined by Gary Trent in Toronto's backcourt Sunday.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Career-high 20 points vs. Indiana
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Freeman-Liberty closed with 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 140-123 loss to the Pacers.
Freeman-Liberty moved back into the starting lineup Tuesday due to Gradey Dick (groin) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) being sidelined. Freeman-Liberty took advantage of the opportunity by registering the first 20-point game of his career. It was also the second time this season that he saw the court for 30-plus minutes.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Starting vs. Indiana
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Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Freeman-Liberty will move to the starting unit with Gradey Dick (groin) sidelined. Freeman-Liberty has averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in his previous four starts this season.
Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Heads back to bench
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Freeman-Liberty isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Freeman-Liberty will be replaced by Immanuel Quickley in the starting lineup Tuesday. Freeman-Liberty is averaging 4.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.4 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Thrives in starting role
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Freeman-Liberty posted 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 96-88 loss to Brooklyn.
Freeman-Liberty profiles as one of the players who will probably get extended minutes in the final weeks of the regular season once Toronto gets eliminated from playoff contention. He's started in two of the Raptors' last three games and has scored in double digits both times, so there might be some upside -- perhaps as a streaming alternative for light slates -- as most fantasy leagues enter the postseason territory. This will depend on whether he continues as a starter, though.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: With first unit Monday
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Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Freeman-Liberty is averaging 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals while connecting on 31.6 percent of 6.3 shots across his last three contests. He's averaging 24.3 minutes over that's span, including 29 minutes of action in one prior start.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Moves back to bench role
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Freeman-Liberty is not in the starting lineup to face the Wizards on Saturday.
Freeman-Liberty got the start against the Thunder on Thursday, racking up 10 points, four rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes. He'll move back to the bench here, but he could still log around 20 minutes given how depleted the Raptors are in terms of depth.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Scores 10 in first career start
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Freeman-Liberty provided 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 123-103 loss to the Thunder.
Freeman-Liberty got the start Friday with Gary Trent (back) sidelined. Freeman-Liberty took advantage of the extended playing time, as he went on to register season highs in points, assists and minutes played. He could reprise his starting role in the Raptors' next contest, the second half of a back-to-back Saturday against the Wizards, should Trent remain out.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Will start sans Trent
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Freeman-Liberty will start Friday's game against the Thunder.
Gary Trent (back) was a late addition to the injury report and ultimately won't play Friday, joining the rest of Toronto's usual starters on the bench. It'll be Freeman-Liberty's first career start, and he's coming off a four-point, four-rebound performance in 21 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Kings.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Recalled to NBA
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Toronto recalled Freeman-Liberty from the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday.
Freeman-Liberty was assigned Tuesday morning and played 25 minutes during the 905's 134-106 loss to the Westchester Knicks. He totaled 29 points (10-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists during the contest. Freeman-Liberty will be available for Wednesday's NBA matchup against Sacramento. However, it's unclear if he'll be part of the rotation after playing heavy minutes in the G League on Tuesday, though Immanuel Quickley's (personal) absence should open up some playing time for several reserve options.
Freeman-Liberty finished Monday's 125-119 loss to Denver with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 12 minutes.
As a score-first guard, Freeman-Liberty failed to contribute much Monday but entered the contest logging at least 18 minutes in three consecutive games, signifying a relevant rotation role for the 24-year-old, especially if Immanuel Quickley (hip) and Gary Trent (groin) remain out. However, Freeman-Liberty is unlikely to build fantasy streaming appeal even if his role incrementally grows.
The Raptors converted Freeman-Liberty's two-way deal into a multi-year, standard NBA contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Freeman-Liberty has spent most of the 2023-24 season in the G League, where he's averaged 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.5 steals in 35.2 minutes per game over 25 appearances for the Raptors 905. However, Freeman-Liberty will now join the NBA club for the rest of the campaign, despite having played only four total minutes through his first two appearances with the Raptors.
Freeman-Liberty tallied 36 points (15-26 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes in Raptors 905's 116-106 loss to Greensboro on Tuesday.
Freeman-Liberty comfortably led 905 in scoring while recording his sixth game with 20- plus points in the last nine contests. The talented 24-year-old's stellar showing, which also included his highest rebound tally since Jan. 20, pushed his season averages to 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals across 33.7 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Listed as doubtful
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Freeman-Liberty (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Freeman-Liberty is back with the NBA squad but is still dealing with a left ankle sprain and probably won't play Sunday. When healthy, the two-way player will likely get most of his playing time in the G League with the Raptors 905.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Downgraded to out
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Freeman-Liberty (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Pistons, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Freeman-Liberty has returned to the NBA club after spending time in the G League, but he continues to be sidelined by an ankle issue. It's unclear when he'll be able to play again.
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Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Paces team in scoring
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Freeman-Liberty tallied 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and two steals in 14 minutes during Sunday's 134-93 preseason win over Cairns.
Freeman-Liberty came off the bench during Sunday's matchup but managed to lead the Raptors on the scoreboard with an efficient performance from the floor. He signed a two-way contract with Toronto in mid-July and could spend most of the 2023-24 season in the G League.
