Lowry (back), who is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game in Milwaukee, was on the court prior to the Raptors' morning shootaround and was putting in a rigorous workout, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Unless the Raptors upgrade Lowry's status in the hours leading up to the 8:30 p.m. EST tipoff, the point guard will likely miss his sixth straight game, but the activity is nonetheless a sign that he's closing in on a return. If team trainers are satisfied with Lowry's condition coming out of the workout, he'll have a decent chance at suiting up for the second half of the Raptors' back-to-back Sunday against Indiana.

Lowry (back) is doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Bucks, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sunreports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry has been out since Dec. 22 while dealing with a hampering back injury and will likely continue to be sidelined during the key matchup against Milwaukee on Saturday. Fred VanVleet will presumably garner another start Saturday if Lowry remains inactive.

Lowry (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Spurs, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite being upgraded to questionable ahead of Thursday's game, Lowry will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to battle a back injury. The veteran guard was able to participate in an extensive pregame warmup, however, so it sounds like he's trending in the right direction. Fred VanVleet should draw another start in place of Lowry, who will now set his sights on returning Saturday against Milwaukee.

Lowry (back) will participate in shootaround and has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry was originally considered doubtful, but it looks like the point guard could be a go for Thursday's game should he have a successful shootaround. Look for an update on Lowry's status to come following the morning practice, but it's likely he ends up being a game-time decision in San Antonio.

Updating a previous report, Lowry (back) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against San Antonio, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wolstat previously reported that the Raptors had ruled Lowry out, but at practice Wednesday coach Nick Nurse indicated that Lowry has instead been deemed "doubtful." Lowry was able to shoot jumpers Wednesday morning, but he'll likely exercise caution as he deals with pain in his lower back. The veteran received injections in the area over the weekend, which could help him return to action before the end of the week, assuming he sits Wednesday.

Lowry (back) will remain out for Thursday's game against San Antonio, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry received injections in his lower-back a few days ago, and while the team said he's making progress, he'll be held out Thursday, marking his ninth absence in 10 games. Expect Fred VanVleet to make another start in Lowry's place.

Lowry received pain-relieving injections in his lower-back over the weekend, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry remains out indefinitely, but the Raptors indicated that his condition is improving. It's difficult to say when he might return to game action, but Lowry will remain out Tuesday before a potential return Thursday in San Antonio or Saturday in Milwaukee.

Lowry (back) is out for Tuesday's matchup against Utah, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry will be missing his fourth straight contest because of a hampering back injury; the former first round pick hasn't been able to stay healthy for most of December, as the guard also missed four games early in the month due to a thigh injury. However, the Villanova product shouldn't be out much longer per reports, and could probably return in time for Thursday's date against the Spurs. Fred VanVleet will likely continue to start at point guard as long as Lowry is sidelined.

The Raptors list Lowry (back) as out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

With lower-back pain forcing a third straight absence for Lowry, Fred VanVleet is in line for another turn as the Raptors' starting point guard. It's unclear if Lowry has logged any on-court activity since the injury first cropped up, making it uncertain if he'll be available at any point during the Raptors' four-game week that opens Tuesday with a home date against the Jazz.

Lowry (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Magic, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry didn't practice Thursday and is set to miss a second straight game as he continues to nurse a back injury. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Bulls, while Fred VanVleet should continue to benefit from his absence.