DeMar DeRozan (groin) said he wouldn't be back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Hornets, the Toronto Star reports.

DeRozan (groin) said he wouldn't be back in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Hornets, the Toronto Star reports.

Analysis:

There's been no setback for DeRozan, as he simply wants to get a few more practices under his belt before returning to game action. He'll continue to build up his conditioning and should be back on the floor Saturday against Boston or Monday against Detroit with the Raptors in the midst of a six-game homestand.