Raptors' Jakob Poeltl Questionable for Pistons Game Before All-Star Break

Toronto's starting center has been out for around two months with a back injury.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Detroit Pistons, the final contest before the NBA All-Star break. Poeltl has been sidelined for about two months due to a persistent back injury, and there was speculation he might return earlier this week against the Indiana Pacers before being ruled out.

Why it matters

The Raptors have mostly had a successful season so far, sitting at 32-22 and in position to secure home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Poeltl's return would provide a boost to their frontcourt, but his continued injury absence had led to speculation the team might try to trade for additional big man help at the deadline, which ultimately did not happen.

The details

Poeltl is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game due to return to competition reconditioning, indicating the team is taking a cautious approach with his recovery. The Raptors don't have any other key rotational players on their injury report for this game, while the Pistons will be without Ron Holland II due to personal reasons.

  • The Raptors will play the Pistons at 7:30 pm ET on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Poeltl has been out of the Raptors' lineup for around two months with his back injury.

The players

Jakob Poeltl

A starting center for the Toronto Raptors who has been sidelined for around two months with a persistent back injury.

Ron Holland II

A player for the Detroit Pistons who will miss Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to personal reasons.

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