Toronto Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl is available to make his return against the Detroit Pistons Wednesday night, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg.
Poeltl has been out since Dec. 21 with a back injury, missing roughly the last seven weeks.
> Jakob Poeltl is available for the first time in 25 games. He’ll be on a minutes restriction, being that he hasn’t played in 7+ weeks. No CMB for the Raps and Detroit will be without their suspended frontcourt duo, Duren and Stewart.
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> — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) [February 11, 2026](https://twitter.com/JLew1050/status/2021719932463911083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Head coach Darko Rajakovic told reporters that Poeltl will be on a minutes restriction Wednesday as the team looks to ease him back into their rotation.
The 30-year-old Austrian is averaging 9.7 points and 7.7 rebounds in 21 games so far this season while playing 25.2 minutes a night.
Meanwhile, rookie Collin Murray-Boyles is out against the Pistons with a thumb injury.
Wednesday is Toronto’s final game until after the All-Star Break. They will resume their schedule on Feb. 19 in Chicago against the Bulls.