{"id":525085,"date":"2026-01-08T14:47:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/525085\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:47:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:47:20","slug":"raptors-brandon-ingram-day-to-day-with-thumb-sprain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/525085\/","title":{"rendered":"Raptors\u2019 Brandon Ingram day-to-day with thumb sprain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raptors\u2019 Brandon Ingram day-to-day with thumb sprain<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Toronto Raptors<\/a> could miss the services of Brandon Ingram<\/a> in the next few games after suffering a thumb injury against the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

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He sustained it in the second quarter and did not return to the game. Toronto survived with a one-point win, 97-96, courtesy of Immanuel Quickley\u2019s walk-off three-pointer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Raptors coach Darko Rajakovic said Ingram\u2019s status is day-to-day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe just sprained his right thumb. We did X-rays that came out negative. At this point, He\u2019s day-to-day,\u201d said Rajakovic in a video posted by Raptors reporter Omer Osman.<\/p>\n

Ingram tallied six points, two assists, and three blocks in 11 minutes against the Hornets.<\/p>\n

The Raptors improved to 23-15, notching their third straight win.<\/p>\n

Ingram is expected to be sidelined against the Boston Celtics on Friday.<\/p>\n

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With the prolific forward out, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Ja\u2019Kobe Walter, and Ochai Agbaji should see an uptick in playing time. They will have big shoes to fill, as Ingram is averaging 21.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.<\/p>\n

Despite the optimistic tone of Rajakovic, fans could still be concerned, especially since Ingram\u2019s injury history has hampered his progress. He was traded to the Raptors in February but failed to appear in a single game due to an ankle injury. Before this campaign, he only played 182 games in four seasons.<\/p>\n

Rajakovic has repeatedly touted the importance of Ingram, saying he does not want to change the playing style of the one-time All-Star, as reported<\/a> by TSN Sports\u2019 Josh Lewenberg in April. Rajakovic also credited Ingram for being \u201ca very good passer.\u201d<\/p>\n

Related: Raptors\u2019 Immanuel Quickley dooms Hornets with walk-off winner<\/a><\/p>\n

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