What happened: Darius Garland could be held out for rest against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, according to Law Murray. Head coach Tyronn Lue previously noted that Garland had been playing through back tightness.

Why it matters: Toronto enters at 3-3 in 2026-27 through 6 games after a 131-125 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Sitting Garland would provide recovery time for lingering back soreness during the opening month of the regular season.

What to watch: Official confirmation on Garland's playing status will be determined prior to tipoff.