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• Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Taking part in non-contact work

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Olynyk (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. Olynyk took part only in non-contact drills, and while he seems to be improving as he ramps up from a back strain, he'll still have another checkpoint to clear in his recovery before his season debut can be viewed as imminent. The big man appears unlikely to be available at any point during the Raptors' four-game road trip that begins Sunday in Cleveland and wraps up next Friday in Miami, but barring any setbacks, he could be ready to play in early December. The Raptors are expected to get by with Bruno Fernando (ankle) and Jonathan Mogbo as their primary backup options at center behind starter Jakob Poeltl while Olynyk is on the mend.

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• Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Still sidelined

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pacers and remains out indefinitely, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Olynyk has yet to make his regular-season debut due to a back strain. Coach Darko Rajakovic said at the beginning of November that Olynyk was still a few weeks away, but there hasn't been an update since. In Olynyk's absence, Jonathan Mogbo and Chris Boucher have seen increased roles to start the campaign.

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• Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Out a few more weeks

  24D ago • By RotoWire

  Coach Darko Rajakovic said Friday that Olynyk (back) is a few weeks away from returning, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. Olynyk has yet to suit up this season while dealing with a back strain. The veteran forward will remain sidelined for a few more weeks, with mid-November being the earliest he is expected to suit up. In Olynyk's absence, Jonathan Mogbo, Bruno Fernando and Chris Boucher should all continue to receive increased playing time.

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• Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Ruled out for Friday

  25D ago • By RotoWire

  Olynyk (back) will miss Friday's contest against the Lakers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. Olynyk will miss another game, his sixth consecutive to begin the season. The Raptors will be very shorthanded heading into Friday's game, as they are also without Scottie Barnes (orbital), Bruce Brown (knee) and potentially Immanuel Quickley (pelvis). With Olynyk out, Jonathan Mogbo and Bruno Fernando will likely continue to back up Jakob Poeltl until he returns.

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• Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Remains out

  27D ago • By RotoWire

  Olynyk (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports. Olynyk has yet to make his season debut and will miss a fifth straight game. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the Lakers.

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