Nuggets’ DeRozan out vs. Raptors with back spasms

The Toronto Raptors will have to wait for a reunion with one of the franchise’s all-time greats.

By Sportsnet Staff · Sportsnet

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:26 AM

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DeMar DeRozan was ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to back spasms.
The 37-year-old signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with the Denver Nuggets in the off-season.
DeRozan is averaging 10.7 points through his first six games of the season.

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Denver Nuggets wing DeMar DeRozan was ruled out as a late scratch for Wednesday night's game against the Toronto Raptors due to back spasms. The announcement delayed a reunion between the Raptors and one of the franchise's all-time greatest players.

The 37-year-old signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with Denver during the off-season and is averaging 10.7 points through six games. DeRozan spent nine seasons in Toronto, where he remains the Raptors' all-time leader in games played, field goals, and points.

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