Lowry (back) is out Wednesday against the Heat, Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Lowry will sit out against the Heat due to a back injury. While he's sidelined, Fred VanVleet should see an expanded role.

Lowry (back) is considered doubtful to play Wednesday against Miami, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry was initially deemed questionable with a thigh injury, but he's apparently developed a back issue and is on course to sit out for the fifth time in six games. The veteran missed four straight games from Dec. 14-21, but he returned for Saturday's game in Philly, finishing with 20 points, six rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes. Assuming Lowry sits, expect Fred VanVleet to take his spot in the starting lineup.

Lowry (undisclosed) is doubtful for Wednesday's contest against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry sat out morning shootaround, though it remains unclear why. He just returned from a four-game absence due to a thigh injury, so it may be related to that. With him likely out Wednesday, Fred VanVleet is a strong candidate to draw the start.

Lowry "isn't a certainty" for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not immediately clear what Lowry is dealing with, though it could be related to the thigh injury that kept him sidelined from Dec. 14 through Dec. 21. More information may arrive after the Raptors go through shootaround. For now, Lowry should be considered questionable.

Lowry (thigh) will play Saturday against the 76ers, Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry will return to the starting five after a four-game absence. There are no indications he will be on a minutes restriction.

Lowry (thigh) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday's game against the Sixers, Tim Bontemps of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Raptors stated earlier in the week that Lowry would sit out both halves of the Friday/Saturday back-to-back, but it not looks as though the veteran will have a chance to return to the lineup Saturday. His status is still very much in jeopardy as of shootaround, but a more definitive update should come closer to game time.

Head coach Nick Nurse said Thursday that he does not expect Lowry (thigh) to play in the Raptors' next two games, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry is still nursing a left thigh bruise and it looks like the All-Star point guard will remain sidelined for almost another week. With the given timetable, Lowry's next chance to return wouldn't be until next Wednesday's trip to Miami. In his absence, look for Fred VanVleet to continue starting at point guard while Delon Wright operates as the backup.

Coach Nick Nurse ruled Lowry (thigh) out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Raptors will also be without the services of Serge Ibaka (knee) and Jonas Valanciunas (thumb), leaving the team shorthanded in both the backcourt and frontcourt. It will mark the third consecutive absence for Lowry, who is still working back from a bruised left thigh. Expect Fred VanVleet and Delon Wright to cover most of the minutes at point guard Wednesday and for any future contests Lowry might miss.

Lowry (thigh) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lowry has already missed tow games with a thigh bruise, and the Raptors will wait until shootaround Wednesday to offer a more definitive update. On a more positive note, Toronto should get Fred VanVleet back, so even if Lowry is ultimately held out, they'll have more depth at point guard after Delon Wright had to log 38 minutes Sunday against Denver.

Lowry (thigh) will not play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Lowry's second straight absence as the Raptors close out their road trip out west. With Fred VanVleet now being ruled doubtful with a sore back, Toronto will be extremely light on frontcourt depth Sunday night. With that, the team will likely have to rely on Delon Wright to play heavy minutes at point guard.