Raps list Porter Jr. as available; VanVleet downgraded to out
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The Toronto Raptors upgraded forward Otto Porter Jr. to probable to make his season debut on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs.
Raptors star point guard Fred VanVleet, however, has been downgraded to out as he continues to deal with back stiffness.
Porter Jr. was away from the team last week due to a personal leave of absence and had been sidelined to start the season prior to that by a hamstring injury.
As per TSN's Kayla Grey, Porter was away from the team for the birth of his daughter. He told TSN that both his daughter and wife Natalie are healthy.
He signed a two-year, $12.3 million contract with the Raptors this season after he spent last year with the Golden State Warriors.
VanVleet is averaging 13.3 points per game to go along with 7.7 assists and four rebounds in six games this season.