'I would say that it's something that will be talked about sooner rather than later,' Raptors coach Dwane Casey said. Why should he play and risk further injury? Gay is their best, highest-paid player, the future of the franchise whom they traded for midseason, and he has missed three games this month with back issues. The strategy is clear: The Raptors don't have anything left to play for this season, stuck nine games out of the playoff race with 12 games left to play. Now the Toronto Raptors may give Rudy Gay the rest of the season off, too.
The Orlando Magic won't use Arron Afflalo. The Cleveland Cavaliers have shut down Kyrie Irving.
