VanVleet sidelined vs. Nets with illness

TORONTO – The injuries and illnesses continue to mount for the Toronto Raptors.

Fred VanVleet was among players listed as out against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday with a non-COVID illness.

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Also out were reigning NBA rookie of the year Scottie Barnes (knee sprain), and Dalano Banton (ankle sprain).

All-star forward Pascal Siakam, Precious Achiuwa, and Otto Porter Jr. are also still sidelined with injuries, leaving the Raptors with 10 players available to face Brooklyn.

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Chris Boucher and Gary Trent Jr. were listed as available for the Raptors after missing Toronto’s game Saturday against Atlanta with non-COVID illnesses.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2022.