Raptors' DeMar DeRozan: Resting for Thursday's game
DeRozan will be held out of Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers for rest purposes.
Analysis:
The Raptors sat out Kyle Lowry for rest in their last preseason game back on Oct. 5 against the Clippers, so now it'll be DeRozan's turn to take the night off as the team begins a back-to-back set. Norman Powell will enter the lineup Thursday in DeRozan's stead, but look for the All-Star to reclaim his starting spot at shooting guard in Friday's bout with Argentinian club San Lorenzo de Almagro.