Brown (knee) didn't practice Tuesday and remains out indefinitely, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Brown is recovering from an arthroscopic right knee surgery he underwent at the end of September. He's due for a re-evaluation soon, but it sounds like he'll miss at least the first week of the regular season. With RJ Barrett (shoulder) and Kelly Olynyk (back) also nursing injuries, there'll be plenty of minutes available for Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Undergoes arthroscopic surgery
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The Raptors announced Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Thursday, and he will be re-evaluated in three weeks, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Brown will be re-evaluated in three weeks, meaning he is more than likely to be held out of the team's preseason opener against the Wizards on Oct. 6, and possibly beyond. The 28-year-old said that the lingering knee issue affected his play starting in December of the 2023-24 season, during which he averaged 10.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 27.9 minutes in 67 appearances (44 starts). If Brown misses additional time, Gradey Dick (ankle) will likely pick up extra minutes and could secure the starting job.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Team option picked up
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The Raptors exercised Brown's $23 million player option for the 2024-25 season Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
A key piece in the Nuggets' run to the NBA title in 2022-23, Brown struggled to take hold of a larger role in Indiana to begin the season and then with the Raptors, who acquired him from the Pacers in January. Following the trade to Toronto, Brown appeared in 34 games and averaged 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes per contest. Despite his underwhelming production in Toronto, the Raptors still saw enough value in Brown's defensive versatility to retain him at a $23 million salary. If nothing else, the sizable expiring contract will make Brown a valuable trade piece in helping Toronto facilitate a potential deal during the upcoming season.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Upgraded to available
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Brown (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Heat, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
Brown and Gary Trent (back) have been upgraded from questionable to available. Brown has appeared in just 13 of Toronto's last 19 games and averaged 11.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 27.8 minutes during that stretch.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Officially ruled out
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Brown (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Brown has been downgraded from questionable to out Wednesday while dealing with right knee inflammation. In his absence, Javon Freeman-Liberty, Garrett Temple and Jalen McDaniels are candidates to receive increased minutes off Toronto's bench. Brown's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Miami.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Questionable against Brooklyn
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Brown (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Raptors could exercise caution with Brown's knee. The Raptors are expected to be very shorthanded, so if Brown does get the green light, he could see a bump in usage.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Good to go
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Brown (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Brown and Gary Trent (illness) have both been upgraded from questionable to available. Over his last 11 appearances (six starts), Brown has averaged 10.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 0.9 steals in 28.5 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Iffy against Washington
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Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Brown is in danger of missing his third straight contest Sunday due to right knee soreness. With Gary Trent (back) also out, the Raptors could be left thin in the backcourt against Washington.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Ruled out
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Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Brown has been downgraded from questionable to out, but Gary Trent (back) and Ochai Agbaji (hip) have been cleared to suit up. Brown's next chance to play will come Sunday versus Washington.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Iffy against Milwaukee
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Brown (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Brown is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to right knee soreness. If Brown is ruled out, Garrett Temple, Gradey Dick and Jalen McDaniels are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Downgraded to out
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Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
As expected, Brown has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the second half of a back-to-back set after leaving Tuesday's blowout loss to the Lakers early due to right knee soreness. Brown's next chance to suit up will come Friday in Milwaukee.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Out for remainder of game
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Brown won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Lakers due to right knee soreness. He will end the contest with five points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes.
Tuesday marks the front end of a back-to-back set, so even if Brown's knee injury doesn't prove to be too serious, he could struggle to gain clearance for Wednesday's contest in Minnesota. Brown is averaging 28.5 minutes per game over his last 11 outings with Toronto, but with both RJ Barrett (personal) and Immanuel Quickley (personal) making their respective returns from multi-game absences, Brown's playing time could take a hit moving forward once he's healthy.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Nears 20 points in starting lineup
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Brown posted 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes in Sunday's 135-120 loss to Philadelphia.
Brown got the starting nod Sunday with Ochai Agbaji (hip) inactive, connecting on a team-high-tying mark from three to go along with a half-dozen assist and coming up two points shy of the 20-point mark to boost Toronto offensively. Brown has posted 18 or more points in six games this season, adding six or more assists in two of those contests. If RJ Barrett (conditioning) and/or Immanuel Quickley (conditioning) return Tuesday against the Lakers, Brown would likely take on a reduced role.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Draws start Sunday
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Brown is in Sunday's starting lineup against Philadelphia while Ochai Agbaji (hip) is inactive.
Brown is averaging 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 29.7 minutes across his last six starts. He's joined by Gradey Dick and Gary Trent on the wings Sunday.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Back to bench
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Brown will return to a reserve role for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.
Brown will come off the bench in favor of Jahmi'us Ramsey, as the latter will be getting a look at running the point for Toronto. Brown has averaged 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists as a reserve this season.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Gets starting nod
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Brown is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Brown will replace Immanuel Quickley (personal) in the starting lineup Wednesday. Brown is averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 32.2 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Back to bench
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Brown will return to a reserve role for Friday's matchup with the Magic, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
With Gary Trent (groin) back and returning to the starting lineup, Brown will play a role off the bench. The 27-year-old has averaged 7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 23.2 minutes in 14 games as a reserve this season.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Logs double-double in return
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Brown (knee) provided 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists across 38 minutes during Monday's 125-119 loss to the Nuggets.
Making his return from a four-game absence due to a knee injury, Brown slotted into the starting lineup for the depleted Raptors and delivered his first double-double of the season. With Scottie Barnes (hand) perhaps out for the season and with Gary Trent (groin) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) also currently dealing with issues, there could be plenty of minutes available for Brown over the next couple weeks, provided he's able to stay on the court.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Cleared Monday
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Brown (knee) is available and starting Monday versus Denver.
Brown will return to Denver for the second time this season to face his former squad. The 27-year-old is set to return from a four-game absence due to right knee inflammation, and he'll get a chance with the first unit while the Raptors navigate around a number of key backcourt injuries. This marks Brown's first start since Feb. 5 against the Pelicans.
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Raptors' Bruce Brown: Questionable for Monday
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Brown (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Brown has missed the past four games for Toronto, but he's getting closer to a return. With how many injuries the Raptors are dealing with, Brown could see significant minutes down the stretch if he can get healthy.
