Raptors' Birch (knee) out for opener
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that centre Khem Birch will miss Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers after his knee swelled up on him after Monday's practice.
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Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that centre Khem Birch will miss Wednesday's opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers after his knee swelled up on him after Monday's practice.
Head coach Nick Nurse told reporters that forward Chris Boucher practised Monday as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury.
An untimely hamstring injury will keep Montreal native Chris Boucher out of the Toronto Raptors' lineup when they play Boston in Boucher's hometown on Friday.
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