Raptors Getting Closer To Full Strength with the return of VanVleet, Barnes, and Anunoby

Josh Lewenberg of The Sports Network reports that the Toronto Raptors activated Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, and OG Anunoby from health and safety protocols.

Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes and OG Anunoby have cleared COVID protocols and returned to Raptors practice today.

— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) December 30, 2021

After a 6-3 start, Toronto won just eight of its next 22 games. The Raptors should get a boost with the three players returning from protocols as they combined to average 55 points for the team. It's worth noting that Toronto's played only four games in two weeks due to COVID cancellations, and the team went 1-3 during that stretch.

The Raptors won't be back in action until Friday when they host the Clippers. Los Angeles is also dealing with its COVID issues as it has four players in protocols.

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