Raptors’ Fred VanVleet to miss third straight game due to personal reasons

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, right, drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. (Steve Dykes/AP)

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet will miss Sunday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to personal reasons.

It’s the third consecutive game VanVleet will be out of the lineup.

The 29-year-old VanVleet is averaging 19.7 points and 4.3 rebounds plus a team-leading 6.6 assists per game this season.

The Raptors are ninth in the Eastern Conference and look to extend their season-high four-game winning streak when they visit the Cavaliers.

Toronto (30-31) is also aiming to draw its record level for the first time since Dec. 9 when the team was 13-13.

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