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• Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Likely won't have offseason surgery

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  VanVleet (hip/knee) told reporters Friday that he believes his lingering injuries from the season will be resolved "fairly quickly" with some rest and treatment, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. VanVleet suffered a bruised knee just before the All-Star break and injured his hip during Game 4 of the opening-round matchup with the 76ers, which ultimately sidelined him for the Raptors' final two games of the 2021-22 campaign. However, according to the point guard, neither injury is expected to limit his summer in any way, suggesting he won't need offseason surgery. VanVleet finished his sixth season in the NBA with averages of 20.3 points, 6.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 37.9 minutes per game -- all career highs.

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• Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Officially out for Game 6

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  VanVleet (hip) has been ruled out of Thursday's Game 6 against the 76ers, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. VanVleet was doubtful coming in, so there was never much belief that he'd be able to suit up as the Raptors look to force a Game 7. That game would take place Saturday, so if Toronto is able to get a victory Thursday, VanVleet should be considered optimistically questionable for Game 7. With VanVleet sidelined for Game 5, the Raptors rolled with Gary Trent, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Khem Birch as the starting five.

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• Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Listed doubtful for Game 6

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  VanVleet (hip) is considered doubtful for Thursday's Game 6 against the 76ers, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports. A strained left hip kept VanVleet out of Game 5 on Monday, and it looks like he's headed toward a second straight absence as the Raptors seek their third straight victory. Toronto has very little reliable depth at guard, so if VanVleet does remain out, look for Toronto to again lean heavily on Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent -- all of whom played at least 39 minutes in Game 5. The Raptors rolled with Khem Birch as the fifth starter, while Precious Achiuwa (27 minutes) also saw increased time off the bench.

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• Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Won't play in Game 5

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  VanVleet (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. After suffering a left hip flexor strain during Saturday's Game 4, VanVleet was unable to return to the game and he'll remain sidelined for Monday's Game 5 due to the injury. Armoni Brooks could see some extra minutes in Toronto's backcourt Monday as a result, but Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent also figure to see increased workloads with the Raptors' season on the line.

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• Raptors' Fred VanVleet: Questionable for Game 5

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  VanVleet (hip) is questionable for Monday's Game 5 against the 76ers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports. VanVleet suffered a hip injury prior to halftime of Saturday's Game 4 win and didn't return. If the veteran point guard is unable to suit up for Toronto's win-or-go-home matchup, expect Scottie Barnes and Gary Trent to handle the majority of the backcourt duties.

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