Raptors' VanVleet out vs. Hawks with back stiffness

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet is out Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks because of lower back stiffness, it was announced prior to the game.

TSN's Josh Lewenberg notes the Raptors will go big in replacing VanVleet with rookie Christian Koloko sliding into the starting lineup. 

VanVleet was originally listed as questionable heading into Monday.

Fred VanVleet is OUT tonight vs Atlanta.

VanVleet struggled mightily in his most previous outing, a 112-90 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, going 0-for-11 from the field and 1-for-3 from the free throw line.

In six games so far this season, the Wichita State product is averaging 13.3 points per game to go along with 7.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds.

Following their matchup with the Hawks, the Raptors will be back in action on Wednesday in San Antonio against the Spurs.