Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet will not play against the Washington Wizards on Friday.
VanVleet has missed the past four games with a hamstring injury and is expected to make his return on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to head coach Nick Nurse.
The 25-year-old is averaging 18 points, 3.9 rebounds and seven assists per game this season, while shooting 39.4 per cent from the field and 37.2 per cent from three.
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