Skip to content

Raptors' Johnson will be out 'for a little bit' with sprained ankle

Gary Dineen / National Basketball Association / Getty

The Toronto Raptors will be without starting power forward Amir Johnson on Saturday, and likely even longer. 

Raptors head coach Dwane Casey told reporters that Johnson will be out for a little bit due to a sprained right ankle he suffered during Friday's loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Johnson scored 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting and grabbed three rebounds in 16 minutes before leaving. 

The 27-year-old, in his sixth season with Toronto, is averaging 9.4 points on 57.5 percent shooting from the field and 6.1 rebounds in 26.6 minutes per game. He'll get a few days to rest and get treatment before the Raptors' next contest Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets

Toronto will also be without point guard Kyle Lowry on Saturday. The All-Star is missing his sixth consecutive game with back spasms. 

Daily Newsletter

Get the latest trending sports news daily in your inbox