Raptors' Fred VanVleet won't play against Hawks due to lower back stiffness

October 31, 2022 - 6:06pm

Raptors guard Fred VanVleet ready to move on from his one point performance in their loss last game vs. the 76ers, says he takes responsibility for that one, but is ready to bounce back huge in Monday's game vs. the Atlanta Hawks.

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet won't be in the lineup Monday's game against the Atlanta Hawks due to lower back stiffness.

Should say … “VanVleet is out with lower back stiffness;” Christian Koloko will start . https://t.co/fG9rmDE97i

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) October 31, 2022

VanVleet is averaging 38.0 minutes, 13.3 points, 7.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game this season.

Rookie Christian Koloko will get another start with VanVleet sidelined.

The 28-year-old from Rockford, Ill., was looking to rebound from one of the worst games of his career after recording just one point and shooting 0-for-11 from the field during Friday's 112-90 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

Watch the Raptors take on the Hawks starting at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet ONE or Sportsnet NOW.