Raptors to rest Lowry, Anunoby, Siakam vs. Magic, VanVleet set to return

The Toronto Raptors will rest guard Kyle Lowry and forwards OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam in Friday's encounter with the Orlando Magic, according to the team's injury report Thursday.

This game will mark Lowry's third straight out of the lineup.

However, the Raptors may see the return of another star guard. Fred VanVleet was not listed on the injury report and should return after missing seven games. The 27-year-old served a one-game suspension against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, indicating he has been medically cleared to return after dealing with a hip issue in the previous six games.

Toronto may also be without DeAndre' Bembry, Jalen Harris, and Gary Trent Jr. against Orlando. All three are listed as doubtful with hamstring, hip, and ankle injuries, respectively.

The Raptors are 22-34 this season and trail the Chicago Bulls by one game for the second play-in spot in the Eastern Conference.