Dec 16, 2021
Raptors' Anunoby, Birch, Achiuwa progressing towards return to lineup
A trio of injured Toronto Raptors players are progressing towards a return to the lineup, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reported on Thursday.
TSN.ca Staff
A trio of injured Toronto Raptors players are progressing towards a return to the lineup, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reported on Thursday.
OG Anunoby, Khem Birch, and Precious Achiuwa were all available for Thursday's practice in Chicago.
All three are considered questionable at this point for Saturday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors and will be monitored over the coming days before determining their status.
Furthermore, Dalano Banton, who had been battling a non-COVID illness, also took part in practice.
The Raptors were scheduled to play the Bulls on Thursday, however the NBA postponed the game due to health and safety protocols involving the Bulls.
Anunoby is averaging a career-high 20.1 points per game this season. The 24-year-old forward last played on Nov. 15 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Birch, 29, has been out since Nov. 21 against the Warriors and is averaging 6.9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game this season.
In his first season with the Raptors, Achiuwa has averages of 8.0 points and 8.2 rebounds in 21 appearances.
Banton has played 27 games so far in his rookie season, posting 4.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.