Raptors' VanVleet, Boucher, Achiuwa questionable Monday vs. Trail Blazers

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet drives the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021, in Washington. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

The Toronto Raptors announced Sunday that Fred VanVleet (groin), Chris Boucher (back) and Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) are all questionable to play Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers.

VanVleet and Achiuwa both missed Saturday's loss to the Detroit Pistons, while Chris Boucher has yet to miss a game this season.

Yuta Watanabe, who hasn't played yet this season due to a left calf strain, has been ruled out.

Raptors coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that VanVleet has been dealing with a groin strain for a little while. VanVleet leads the Raptors in scoring with 19.7 points per game.

Achiuwa was hurt in Thursday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Nurse.

Boucher is having a down year thus far, averaging just 5.4 points on .372/.184/.688 shooting, a far cry from his 13.6 points on .514/383/.788 shooting from last season.

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