Raptors' Anunoby, VanVleet among 4 more players out vs. Pistons

TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 18: OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates with Fred VanVleet #23 after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during their NBA basketball game at Scotiabank Arena on November 18, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement.
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The Toronto Raptors will be shorthanded for Wednesday's matchup versus the Detroit Pistons.

OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, Patrick McCaw, and Fred VanVleet are sidelined due to the NBA's health and safety protocols, the team announced Tuesday.

Rookie guard Jalen Harris and newly-signed big man Donta Hall were called up from the Raptors 905.

All-star forward Pascal Siakam and six Raptors coaches - including Nick Nurse - are already out due to protocols.

Wednesday's clash was originally scheduled for Tuesday but was postponed as Toronto didn't have the minimum number of players available.

Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said he expects the sidelined players to miss Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics as well, according to The Athletic's Eric Koreen.

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