Fred VanVleet will return to the lineup for the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night against the Miami Heat, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports. 

Head coach Nick Nurse had said just over an hour before tip-off that VanVleet was 'probable' and would be a game-time decision. 

The 27-year-old, who had been experiencing knee soreness, participated in Friday's practice after missing the Raptors' last two games with the injury. Earlier Saturday, VanVleet was listed as questionable. 

VanVleet is averaging 21.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.0 assists over 41 games this season, his sixth in Toronto. 

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out for Saturday's game, his seventh straight absence, due to personal reasons. Forward Jimmy Butler is listed as probable with a toe injury.