Steve Novak will start in place of DeMar DeRozan on Monday night vs. the Nets. DeRozan did not travel and could miss more time with his sprained foot/ankle. Novak will likely just be more of a placeholder for the starting unit and John Salmons could still see the bulk of the minutes next to Terrence Ross on the wing.

Steve Novak scored three points in 28 minutes vs. the Lakers on Sunday, making 1-of-9 shots from downtown. He grabbed three rebounds with no other stats to his credit, but this game was more encouraging than it may appear at first glance. The 28 minutes were a season-high, as were his nine shots, and the fact that they were all 3-point attempts is terrific for a career 43.1 percent 3-point marksman. John Salmons and Patrick Patterson present a renewed threat to Novak's bench role, however, so he's best avoided until the dust settles.

Steve Novak's back is feeling better and he'll be available for Friday's game against the Bulls. He hasn't done much this season but it is possible he could get hot down the road and start making a lot of 3-pointers. Just keep an eye on him in case it happens.

Steve Novak (back) will not play against the Rockets on Monday. He's been in and out of the lineup with this back injury and was more or less out of the rotation to begin with. Novak has no fantasy value.

Steve Novak returned to action on Friday November 8.

Steve Novak is active for Friday's game against the Pacers. He has been out of the lineup with hand and back issues. Novak probably won't be in the rotation tonight unless the Raptors desperately need some 3-point output.

Steve Novak (stiff back) will sit out a third consecutive game on Tuesday. His thumb is also sore and he's been wearing a wrap during practices, but the back injury is what's keeping him on the injury report. Landry Fields and Terrence Ross will get a few extra minutes in his absence.

Steve Novak's ailing back has improved enough that he's questionable to play the Heat on Tuesday. He's still practicing with a wrap to protect his thumb and fantasy owners can safely ignore the sharp-shooting forward in Toronto's four-game week.

Steve Novak is on the inactive list for Friday's game. He played just seven minutes and hit one 3-pointer in the opener. Novak is more of emergency depth and is off the radar in fantasy leagues.

Steve Novak (hand) played seven minutes and hit one 3-pointer in his Raptors debut on Wednesday. His hand injury cost him some time in the preseason and he has been expected to start for the opener for over a week. Novak won't be much of a factor while the Raptors are healthy.