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.

Nick Nurse says Khem Birch will be out for tomorrow’s opener vs. Cavs. Had his knee swell up on him after practice yesterday.

Forward Chris Boucher (hamstring) is questionable, point guard Malachi Flynn (cheek) is available and forward Otto Porter Jr. (hamstring) is out.

Birch appeared in all five of Toronto's preseason games, averaging 4.6 points and 3.6 rebounds in 10.4 minutes a night. He is heading into his third season with the Raptors and averaged 4.5 points and 4.3 rebounds in 55 games last season.