Steve Novak News: Novak (hand) should be ready for the Raptors' regular season opener against the Celtics on October 30, TSN reports.

Novak (hand) should be ready for the Raptors' regular season opener against the Celtics on October 30, TSN reports.

Novak has rested 10 days since the doctor recommended two weeks of rest, and this timetable should put him on track to make his Raptors' debut in the team's opener. Novak apparently has no issues shooting, as he made 14 consecutive threes in practice with a wrap on his right thumb on Tuesday. However, the issues come when catching the ball, and Novak will likely need to take it easy the rest of the preseason to get game-ready.