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www.nbcsports.comYes — Brandon Ingram has been dealing with a right heel inflammation / heel soreness issue, and recent updates show the Raptors have been managing it with rest days and occasional questionable/out status designations. As of the latest report I found, he was expected to return after a one-game absence, so it does not appear to be a long-term injury.[1]
Latest status
- Recent coverage says Ingram missed a game for right heel inflammation management and was then expected back in the next one.[1]
- Another update noted he was ruled out for a game against Orlando after a late setback, but his next chance to play was the following matchup in Detroit.[1]
- A separate report from early April also described him as out for a game against Sacramento due to heel injury management.[2]
What it means
The pattern suggests this is more of a maintenance / load-management situation than a major new injury, though the team has been cautious because the heel issue has lingered. He has still been playing regular minutes when available, so the main question is day-to-day availability rather than a clear long absence.[3][5][1]
Practical read
If you’re asking whether he’s currently hurt: yes, but the latest information points to a managed heel problem rather than a season-altering setback. The safest expectation is that his status may bounce between questionable, out, and available depending on rest and soreness.[2][3][1]