Raptors' VanVleet to play against Hawks despite knee soreness

February 26, 2022 - 7:21pm

Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet shoots during the three-point shot part of the skills challenge competition, part of NBA All-Star basketball game weekend. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is in the lineup and will play against the Atlanta Hawks despite head coach Nick Nurse previously calling his return "unlikely" due to knee soreness.

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VanVleet has been dealing with a knee injury, citing soreness, since before the All-Star break yet still played against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, putting up eight points in Toronto's 125-93 blowout loss.

Siakam, who was dealing with a non-COVID illness, stays in the lineup against the Hawks after playing through Friday night as well registering eight points in 27 minutes of action.

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