Raptors’ Gradey Dick remains out with calf contusion vs. Pacers

Gradey Dick’s return to the lineup won’t be taking place on Tuesday.

The sophomore was listed as questionable entering the day, still battling a calf contusion, but was ultimately ruled out by the Toronto Raptors ahead of hosting the Indiana Pacers.

Dick, 21, had missed the team’s last four games with the injury, last playing on Nov. 24 in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The former 13th-overall pick from last season is averaging 18.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game on 41.7-per-cent shooting through 17 appearances this year.

Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter has started in place of Dick in Toronto’s last three games and will presumably get the nod against Pascal Siakam and Indiana. The Raptors have been hit with a slew of injuries and also remain without Bruce Brown (knee), Kelly Olynyk (back) and Immanuel Quickley (elbow). 

Meanwhile, the Pacers will see the return of Canadian Andrew Nembhard to the lineup on Tuesday. A big boost considering the Aurora, Ont. native had missed 12 consecutive games due to left knee inflammation.

Tip-off between the Raptors and Pacers in their final NBA Cup game of the season is at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.