Raptors Share Optimistic Update on Immanuel Quickley & Jonathan Mogbo

The Toronto Raptors are hopeful Immanuel Quickley and Jonathan Mogbo will be available to play Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers

Oct 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) reacts after falling against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images / Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Jonathan Mogbo appears to have avoided serious injury.

The Toronto Raptors second-round pick has been listed as probable to play Saturday night after leaving Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings with a hip pointer injury. He was seen doing activities following the team's practice on Friday and appears likely to play against the Los Angeles Clippers.

No official word, but Jonathan Mogbo’s hip seems ok! pic.twitter.com/SihBUbp0Gl

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) November 8, 2024

Immanuel Quickley seems to be nearing a return after missing Toronto's last eight games. He's been listed as questionable with a pelvic injury he suffered in Toronto's season opener. It's the first time Quickley has been upgraded from doubtful since suffering the injury. According to Eric Koreen, the Raptors are hopeful Quickley will play Saturday.

Darko Rajakovic said IQ went through practice and they are hopeful he plays tomorrow vs. Clippers. Same for Mogbo.

— (((Eric Koreen))) (@ekoreen) November 8, 2024

The Raptors have listed Garrett Temple as doubtful with back spasms. He popped up on Toronto's injury report on Wednesday.

The Raptors will, however, be without Scottie Barnes, Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, and rookie first-round pick Ja'Kobe Walter who reaggravated the AC joint injury he suffered before training camp this year. Walter will miss at least one week before he's re-evaluated by team medical personnel. There remains no clear timeline for Barnes, Olynyk, or Brown to return.

Quickley will slide back into Toronto's starting point guard spot once he's cleared to return. That'll shift Davion Mitchell to the bench as a depth guard alongside Jamal Shead. All three guards should see playing time for the Raptors.

The Los Angeles Clippers have yet to share their injury report. Kawhi Leonard, however, will not be available as he continues to be sidelined indefinitely.