J.R. Smith (heel) will not play against the Raptors on Sunday, Newsday reports.

Smith (heel) will not play against the Raptors on Sunday, Newsday reports.

Analysis:

Smith will be missing his seventh-straight game with continuing heel issues. The 29-year-old's next chance to make a return will be on Christmas Day, although he may be dealing with some conditioning issues if does in fact get the green light to play.