Raptors Get Good Injury News Before Pelicans Game

Jakob Poeltl and Trayce Jackson-Davis will be available for the Raptors against the Pelicans after being listed as questionable.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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The Toronto Raptors will have centers Jakob Poeltl and Trayce Jackson-Davis available for their game against the New Orleans Pelicans after both were previously listed as questionable. The Raptors missed their centers in their previous game against the Rockets, but now have most of their full core back, with only rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles out due to a thumb sprain.

Why it matters

The Raptors' chances of winning against the Pelicans have improved with the return of Poeltl and Jackson-Davis, as their presence in the middle is crucial to the team's success. The Raptors will look to bounce back after a loss to the Rockets in which their lack of size was a factor.

The details

Poeltl and Jackson-Davis were both listed as questionable ahead of the game, but Sportsnet reporter Michael Grange reported that they will be available to play against the Pelicans. The Raptors missed their centers in the previous game against the Rockets, and their absence was a key factor in the team's performance.

  • The Raptors and Pelicans are scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET on March 11, 2026 inside the Smoothie King Center.

The players

Jakob Poeltl

A center for the Toronto Raptors who was previously listed as questionable for the game against the Pelicans but will now be available to play.

Trayce Jackson-Davis

A center for the Toronto Raptors who was also previously listed as questionable for the game against the Pelicans but will now be available to play.

Collin Murray-Boyles

A rookie forward for the Toronto Raptors who is dealing with a thumb sprain and will miss the game against the Pelicans.

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What they’re saying

“Poeltl and Jackson-Davis both in vs. Pels”

— Michael Grange, Sportsnet reporter (Twitter)

The takeaway

The return of Poeltl and Jackson-Davis is a significant boost for the Raptors as they look to bounce back from their previous loss and compete against the Pelicans. Their presence in the middle will be crucial to the team's success, and their availability is good news for the Raptors heading into the matchup.