Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic will not return to Monday night's game against the Toronto Raptors after a rough fall in the second quarter that injured his arm.

The contact with Toronto's rookie forward Collin Murray-Boyles on the attempt led to a crash-landing for Jović, leaving the 22-year-old writhing in pain. Jovič would leave the contest after just 12 seconds of burn, and a new update from the Heat confirmed the nature of his injury.

The Toronto Raptors will be without three players, including two key rotational pieces, in their high-voltage regular-season showdown against the LA Lakers on Thursday.

Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett is getting closer to returning to the court. The team announced that Barrett would be resuming basketball activities this wee

Toronto Raptors guard-forward RJ Barrett is set to begin return-to-play activities this week, the team announced Monday. The Mississauga, Ont., native has been out since Nov. 24 with a right knee sprain.

The New York Knicks thumped the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 9 in a 117-101 NBA Cup quarterfinal victory fueled by a massive night from Jalen Brunson.