The early estimate for Carroll's recovery from an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee ranges between six-and-eight weeks, Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carroll had been operating at less than 100 percent after returning for five games following a nine-game absence due to a right knee contusion, and after he experienced renewed swelling following Sunday's loss to the Bulls, both player and team determined surgery was needed to address the matter. The knee scope should improve Carroll's long-term outlook for the duration of his four-year, $60 million contract, but his multi-week absence will deprive the Raptors of their top perimeter defender and three-point threat right in the meat of the regular-season schedule. During Carroll's extended hiatus, coach Dwane Casey will give James Johnson the first opportunity to start at small forward, but the playing time will likely be distributed fairly fluidly between Johnson, Terrence Ross, and Patrick Patterson.