Raptors Provide Injury Updates for O.G. Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr.

The Toronto Raptors are expecting to have O.G. Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr., and Thad Young back Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans

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The Toronto Raptors had almost everyone back at practice Tuesday evening as the team returned home following the All-Star Break.

O.G. Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr., and Thad Young all returned and were full participants in practice, Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday. All three are heading toward being available Thursday night when the Raptors take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 p.m. ET.

"I think they got through today OK," Nurse said. "Maybe a little bit of what you always expect – miss a little time leading into a week off so I think there was a little bit of rhythm (to find), and rust and conditioning and things we will have to be through for a couple of games I believe. But they looked healthy and ready to go."

Pascal Siakam was the lone absentee as he was given a little extra time off following his All-Star Game appearance over the weekend. He'll be back with the team for Wednesday night's practice.

Anunoby had missed nine straight games with a left wrist sprain he suffered late last month against the Golden State Warriors. He'll likely slide back into the starting rotation with Gary Trent Jr. and Precious Achiuwa expected to come off the bench when Toronto is back to full strength.

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