Toronto Raptors Injury Report Against Phoenix Suns

There is less than a month left in the 2026 NBA regular season, and the Toronto Raptors are looking to finish strong and end their three-year playoff absence streak. Sitting at a record of 39-30, they head to Phoenix to face the Suns in the third contest of their five-game road trip. 

Coming off a loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Raptors look to take back the momentum they had built through a three-game win streak just before. The first game of the win streak came in Scotiabank Arena against the Suns, so now it’s up to head coach Darko Rajakovic and his squad to take a 2-0 season series sweep on Sunday night. 

Although the Raptors' defense has been one of the best in the league this season, led by Defensive Player of the Year candidate Scottie Barnes, the Nuggets proved to be too much to handle late in the game. The Raptors were again without standout rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, who has been widely regarded as the team's second-best defender this season. 

He was previously listed as doubtful before ultimately being ruled out in the contest, but the NBA's official injury report in Phoenix shows there has been progression in his return from a left thumb sprain. 

The former No. 9 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has officially been listed as questionable for Sunday night’s contest. This marks the first time he was not ruled doubtful or immediately out before a game during his 10-game absence, suggesting his return to action may be imminent. He is joined only by two-way players on the report for Toronto. 

While the ascension of RJ Barrett on both ends of the basketball has fueled the Raptors over the past month, Murray-Boyles’ defensive versatility has been greatly missed. Balancing out his defense with Jakob Poeltl’s offense and rebounding has led to success for Toronto this season. The problem is that these three have rarely suited up together, as they have all missed significant time due to injuries at different points in the season. 

Fourth-quarter collapses have been the downfall for Toronto this season, and Friday night in Denver was no different. Riding a nine-point lead heading into the final period, All-Star Jamal Murray and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic flexed their championship experience to storm back for the win. 

Toronto’s defense, however, was not the problem in Denver, nor has it been all season. Their late-game offense has been treacherous, especially against teams with extensive experience. Heading into Phoenix, the Raptors need to establish some consistency in the fourth quarter to get back on track and maintain the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.