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Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan suffered a torn adductor longus muscle in late November and has not appeared in a game since. He returned against the 76ers on Jan. 14.

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DeRozan Active vs. 76ers

Wednesday, Jan. 14

The Toronto Raptors' Media Relations provides an update on DeRozan's status:

DeRozan Expected to Return Wednesday or Friday

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports passed along an update on DeMar DeRozan's return to the Raptors:

DeRozan Out vs. Charlotte

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Despite recent progress, DeRozan will miss the team's game on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets. Eric Koreen of the National Post reported the news and provided an update on his status:

DeRozan Still on Track to Return

Tuesday, Jan. 6

TSN's Josh Lewenberg reported DeRozan did not practice today, but still plans to return later this week:

On Jan. 3, Marc J. Spears of Yahoo Sports first reported on DeRozan's return plans:

DeRozan Completes First Full Practice

Thursday, Jan. 1

Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reported the latest on DeMar DeRozan's recovery from an injured groin:

DeRozan Works Out After Practice

Friday, Dec. 26

Paul Jones of the Toronto Raptors shared a video of DeMar DeRozan working out after the team's practice:

DeRozan Not Expected Back for Road Trip

Monday, Dec. 22

Eric Koreen of the National Post reported on DeMar Derozan's recovery as the Raptors prepare to head west for a road trip:

The Raptors should catch a few breaks: Denver will be without swingman Danilo Gallinari because of a knee injury, Portland will be without starting centre Robin Lopez because of a broken hand and Golden State might be without Andrew Bogut because of his own knee ailment. However, as pointed out by Raptors guard Greivis Vasquez, Toronto cannot be truly judged without DeMar DeRozan, who is unlikely to return from his groin injury during this trip.

DeRozan Will Not Need Surgery

Friday, Dec. 5

Eric Koreen of the National Post has the latest on DeRozan:

DeRozan Diagnosis Revealed, Tear in "Bad Location"

Saturday, Nov. 29

The Raptors' Media Relations Twitter account posted a full diagnosis on DeMar DeRozan's injury:

Sam Amick of USA Today added:

While the Raptors indicated that DeRozan is out indefinitely, a person with knowledge of his situation said DeRozan is hopeful that he can return in four weeks or less. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced a timeline.

Bleacher Report's Will Carroll added another detail:

DeRozan Injures Groin

Friday, Nov. 28

Toronto Raptors guard-forward DeMar DeRozan left Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks after suffering a groin injury.



The Raptors reported official word of the injury:

DeRozan went to the locker room after laying on the floor in obvious pain.

Viewed around the league as little more than a gunner early in his career, DeRozan has begun noticeably expanding his game. His assist rate has risen each of his first five seasons, including a mini-leap to four per game in 2013-14.

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It's possible that Louis Williams slides into the starting lineup with Terrence Ross taking more of a defensive responsibility. Williams is the most likely candidate to fill a potential scoring void.

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