Raptors Update Injury Report Ahead of Brooklyn Tilt

The Toronto Raptors will once again be without Otto Porter Jr. while Chris Boucher and Khem Birch remain questionable against the Brooklyn Nets

Aaron Rose | Oct 20, 2022

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The Toronto Raptors will once again be without Otto Porter Jr. when things tipoff in Brooklyn on Friday night.

Porter continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since training camp. While he has yet to return to practice, the 29-year-old forward has been shooting around with the team and was seen running workout drills following Thursday's practice.

Khem Birch and Chris Boucher have officially been listed as questionable for Toronto. Birch did return to practice, Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Thursday. He's been battling swelling in his left knee that kept him out of the season opener on Wednesday.

Boucher is "getting closer," Nurse said. He's yet to be a full-go in activities but he's in pretty good shape, Nurse added.

If all three cannot play Friday, expect the Raptors to once again turn to Christian Koloko, Thad Young, and Juancho Hernangomez off the bench. They will likely be joined by Precious Achiuwa and Dalano Banton.

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