Fred VanVleet Injury: Won't Play Monday

Toronto Raptors' Fred VanVleet to sit out Monday against the Washington Wizards

Unfortunately, Fred VanVleet will not be on the court for the Toronto Raptors for their Monday game against the Washington Wizards. The star guard is nursing a hip injury that is preventing him from playing.

What does this mean for VanVleet?

VanVleet's injury means that he will miss at least one game and could potentially miss more depending on the severity of the injury. This is a significant blow to the Raptors, as VanVleet is one of their most important players.

In his absence, the Raptors will likely turn to Malachi Flynn or Dalano Banton to fill in at point guard. Both players are capable of filling in, but neither has the same experience or skill level as VanVleet.

What does this mean for the Raptors?

VanVleet's injury is a major setback for the Raptors. He is one of their best players and his absence will be felt on both ends of the court. The Raptors will need to find a way to fill his void if they want to continue to compete for a playoff spot.

The Raptors are currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. They are just one game ahead of the eighth-seeded Washington Wizards. If the Raptors lose to the Wizards on Monday, they could fall out of the playoff picture.

The Raptors will need to find a way to win without VanVleet if they want to qualify for the playoffs. They will need to rely on other players to step up and fill his void.