Sandro Mamukelashvili
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January 1, 2026
Back to bench vs. Denver
Mamukelashvili is not in the Raptors' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Wednesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
Even with Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined, Mamukelashvili will come off the bench for the second time in three games as the Raptors go with a starting five of Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram and Ochai Agbaji against Denver on Wednesday. Mamukelashvili has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span, he has averaged 13.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 2.4 threes and 1.3 steals over 26.3 minutes per game.
December 30, 2025
Enters starting five
Mamukelashvili is starting Monday's game against the Magic.
Analysis
Mamukelashvili will enter the starting five with both RJ Barrett (knee) and Jakob Poeltl (back) sidelined Monday. Mamukelashvili has already started five games in December and has managed to score in double digits in all five appearances.
December 28, 2025
Moves back to bench
Mamukelashvili isn't part of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Analysis
Mamukelashvili has started back-to-back games due to the absence of Jakob Poeltl (back). While Poeltl remains out Sunday, RJ Barrett is active for the first time since early November, pushing Mamukelashvili back to the second unit while Scottie Barnes plays center. Despite his reserve status, expect Mamukelashvili to log a solid workload off the bench.
December 27, 2025
Posts first double-double of season
Mamukelashvili finished Friday's 138-117 loss to the Wizards with 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block over 33 minutes.
Analysis
Mamukelashvili came out hot with 10 points in the first quarter, though he attempted just one field goal in the second half and was held scoreless over the final two quarters of the game. He did finish with a season-high 11 rebounds en route to his first double-double of the season and ninth of his five-year NBA career. Mamukelashvili has started four of the Raptors' last five games and should remain in the starting lineup for as long as Jakob Poeltl (back) is sidelined.