Raptors Add Gary Trent Jr. to Injury Report - Sports Illustrated Toronto Raptors News, Analysis and More Skip to main content Sign In October 14, 2022NewsAnalysisDraftCanada BasketballVideoSI.comNewsAnalysisDraftCanada BasketballVideoSI.comSUBSCRIBEKevin Sousa-USA TODAY Sports Raptors Add Gary Trent Jr to Injury Report Share Update on Chris BoucherThe Toronto Raptors will be without Gary Trent Jr. for Friday's preseason finale while Chris Boucher and Otto Porter Jr. still appear weeks awayAuthor:All Raptors StaffPublish date: Oct 14, 2022 6:09 PM EDTThe Toronto Raptors will be without Gary Trent Jr. on Friday night due to right IT band tightness, the team announced. Trent reportedly suffered the injury last Sunday when he bumped his right hip against the Chicago Bulls. It's kept him sidelined for practice this week, though isn't expected to keep him out for the season opener on Oct. 19 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The news on Chris Boucher, however, seems more concerning. The Montreal native has been battling a hamstring injury and is reportedly still a couple of weeks away, according to Michael Grange. Boucher did not make the trip home to Montreal for Friday's preseason finale due to a non-COVID illness.Scroll to Continue Malcolm Brogdon Reveals He Chose Celtics Trade Over Deal with RaptorsOct 14, 2022 1:49 PM EDT Raptors-Celtics to Tip at 7 30 Where to Watch & Game Preview for FridayOct 14, 2022 9:09 AM EDT Nick Nurse Says Juancho Hernangomez Will Fixture Into the Rotation this SeasonOct 13, 2022 4:53 PM EDTOtto Porter Jr. too may need some time to ramp up before the season. He is also dealing with a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined throughout the preseason so far. The Raptors have been taking it slow with Porter and Boucher. The goal was to have them back near 100% for the home opener next week, though that appears to be unlikely. If the two forwards can't play, the Raptors will likely give Thad Young and Juancho Hernangomez more playing time off the bench. Khem Birch and Christian Koloko could also fixture into the mix. Further ReadingRaptors discuss expectations for Scottie Barnes ahead of anticipated sophomore season Justin Champagnie may not be at 100% but he's ready to prove he belongs with the Raptors Nick Nurse reveals Scottie Barnes has been playing 'catch-up' after offseason injury News Malcolm Brogdon Reveals He Chose Celtics Trade Over Deal with RaptorsBy All Raptors StaffOct 14, 2022 1:49 PM EDTNews Raptors-Celtics to Tip at 7 30 Where to Watch & Game Preview for FridayBy All Raptors StaffOct 14, 2022 9:09 AM EDTNews Nick Nurse Says Juancho Hernangomez Will Fixture Into the Rotation this SeasonBy Aaron RoseOct 13, 2022 4:53 PM EDTNews Raptors Discuss Expectations For Scottie Barnes Ahead of Anticipated Sophomore SeasonBy Aaron RoseOct 13, 2022 2:40 PM EDTNews Justin Champagnie May Not Be at 100% But He s Ready to Prove He Belongs with the RaptorsBy Aaron RoseOct 13, 2022 9:32 AM EDTNews Raptors Provide Injury Updates on Chris Boucher Otto Porter Jr & Malachi FlynnBy Aaron RoseOct 12, 2022 1:35 PM EDTNews Raptors Discuss Starting Lineup & Bench Cohesion With Returning GroupBy Aaron RoseOct 12, 2022 9:38 AM EDTNews Nick Nurse Reveals Scottie Barnes Has Been Playing Catch-Up After Offseason InjuryBy Aaron RoseOct 11, 2022 3:28 PM EDTLoading…See MoreCLOSECLOSECLOSECLOSE