Raptors' Malachi Flynn: Expected back soon

Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Thursday that Flynn (face) should be back to full-contact practices next week, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Flynn has not played this preseason after undergoing a procedure to address a left cheekbone fracture. Flynn will return to full-contact practices right in time for the Raptors' regular-season opener on Oct. 19. If Flynn is able to return in time, he will likely be one of the team's primary backups at guard.