Raptors' Anunoby out with fractured ring finger

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby has sustained a fracture on his right ring finger, the team announced on Friday. He will not play tonight against the Charlotte Hornets and is expected to miss time with the injury.

OG Anunoby fractured his right ring finger, according to the Raptors. Tough break, for player and team. Should get more info later, but he’s out tonight vs Charlotte and is expected to miss time with the injury.

The team did not indicate when Anunoby sustained the injury.

The 24-year-old is averaging a career-high 17.5 points this season, to go along with 5.5 rebound and 2.6 assists in 42 games played.

According to TSN's Josh Lewenberg, centre Khem Birch is likely to take Anunoby's spot in the starting lineup, while newly acquired Thad Young will play a key role off the bench. 

Point guard Fred VanVleet has been listed as questionable on Friday with a knee injury.