The Toronto Raptors frontcourt has taken a hit, with DeMarre Carroll suffering a heel injury that will keep him out of the lineup against the Miami Heat. His status going forward is unknown.
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Carroll Out vs. Heat
Sunday, Nov. 8
The Raptors announced Carroll would not dress for the contest.
Carroll's Absence Robs Raptors of Major Offseason Acquisition
Carroll was Toronto's big free-agent signing in the offseason, coming off a career year with the Atlanta Hawks in which he averaged 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Injuries have not been a major part of Carroll's career to this point, though he's been a major player for only the past two years. He did have an injury scare during last year's Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers, when he hyperextended his knee while trying to go for a layup.
Carroll was able to appear in all four games against the Cavaliers, though, so he has a high threshold for pain. The Raptors have built a solid roster to compete for one of the top three spots in the East. Carroll is a huge part of their plans, although the team does ha ...
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