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Zach LaVine's 30 points pace Bulls past Raptors 111-97

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 30 points as the Chicago Bulls coasted to a 111-97 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Raptors can navigate Pascal Siakam injury: Schedule breakdown, Fred VanVleet increased role & more It won't be easy, but there's a glass-half-full approach that outlines the reasons that Toronto can stay afloat without its best player.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Chicago and Toronto face off in conference matchup

The Bulls will host conference foe Toronto

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 30 points in return VanVleet had 30 points (9-22 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and 11 assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-104 win over the Bulls.

Impact After missing three games with a back injury, VanVleet returned and produced his first double-double of the season. He started off strong -- making eight of his first 15 shots -- but faded down the stretch and missed six of his last seven attempts. In seven games, the 28-year-old has made just 36.7 percent of his shots.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

VanVleet has 30 points and 11 assists as Raptors beat Bulls

Fred VanVleet returned from injury with season-highs of 30 points and 11 assists, Scottie Barnes had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame the absence of lead...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fred VanVleet Returns for Raptors, Zach LaVine Out For Bulls The Toronto Raptors will have Fred VanVleet back in the lineup on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. Zach LaVine will be out resting

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Eric Koreen: Fred VanVleet (lower back stiffness) returns to... - The Athletic Fred VanVleet (lower back stiffness) returns to the lineup after missing three games. Khem Birch is still out with knee soreness.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available Sunday VanVleet (back) will play Sunday against the Bulls, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact VanVleet will return to action Sunday following a three-game absence due to a back injury. Before his injury, he posted 15.8 points, 8.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.8 steals in 38.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Provide Injury Report For Pascal Siakam & Fred VanVleet The Toronto Raptors have listed Pascal Siakam as doubtful and Fred VanVleet as questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Deemed questionable for Sunday VanVleet (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against the Bulls, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact VanVleet has missed three straight games and was given the same questionable designation before all three of his prior absences. So, there is little to read into here, and it's best to wait for clarification on game day.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan leads Chicago against Toronto after 46-point performance

Chicago visits the Toronto Raptors after DeMar DeRozan scored 46 points in the Bulls' 123-119 loss to the Boston Celtics

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doncic's 30-point streak hits 8 games as Mavs beat Raptors

Luka Doncic scored 35 points, his eighth consecutive game of at least 30 to begin the season, as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-110 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fred VanVleet, Khem Birch Ruled Out for Raptors The Toronto Raptors will be without Fred VanVleet and Khem Birch for Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Listed as out VanVleet (back) will not play in Friday's matchup with the Mavericks, Raptors' sideline reporter Savanna Hamilton reports.

Impact VanVleet's absence will mark his third straight game missed due to a stiff lower back. Christian Koloko has entered the starting lineup in his place, as the team has opted to go big with Scottie Barnes at point guard. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up will come Sunday versus the Bulls.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday VanVleet (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact VanVleet has missed the past two games due to a stiff lower back. He'll presumably test things out on game day before a final decision is made on his status. Christian Koloko has started during his previous absences.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet Ruled Out, Otto Porter Jr. Expected to Play for Raptors The Toronto Raptors have ruled out Fred VanVleet while Otto Porter Jr. is expected to play on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out Wednesday VanVleet (back) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.

Impact VanVleet will sit out a second straight game. Christian Koloko should remain in the starting lineup at center, while Scottie Barnes shifts down to point guard.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Update Injury Report for Fred VanVleet & Otto Porter Jr. Ahead of Spurs Game The Toronto Raptors have listed Otto Porter Jr. and Fred VanVleet as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Questionable for Wednesday's game VanVleet (back) is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Spurs, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact VanVleet missed Monday's contest against the Hawks due to low-back soreness and may be sidelined for a second consecutive contest Wednesday. If the point guard is sidelined again, expect Christian Koloko, who played a season-high 21 minutes during Toronto's win over Atlanta, to draw another start.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

San Antonio faces Toronto in non-conference showdown

San Antonio takes on Toronto in out-of-conference action

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto's Size Flummoxes Trae Young as Fred VanVleet-less Raptors Blows Out Atlanta The Toronto Raptors didn’t look fazed without Fred VanVleet and instead used their size to puzzle Trae Young in a blowout victory over the A...

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raptors Rule Out Fred VanVleet vs. Hawks The Toronto Raptors will be without Fred VanVleet on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

How long is Fred VanVleet out? Back injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Raptors guard Fred VanVleet popped up on the Raptors' injury report with lower back stiffness ahead of Monday's contest against the Hawks.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ruled out Monday VanVleet (back) is out for Monday's contest against the Hawks, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

Impact VanVleet will officially miss his first game of the season as he tends to a lower back injury. Malachi Flynn emerges as a candidate to see increased usage, while additional playmaking opportunities should be available for both Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam. VanVleet's next chance to return to the court comes Wednesday in San Antonio.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Add Fred VanVleet To Injury Report The Toronto Raptors have listed Fred VanVleet as questionable with lower back stiffness ahead of Monday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM