Gary Harris is back on the injury report, listed as OUT with a left hamstring strain. He missed 13 games over the course of a month with the same injury from November-December but returned Dec. 27 vs. the New York Knicks. He played 15 minutes in three consecutive games since returning from the injury.

The Knicks face the 7-22 Raptors in a tuneup match ahead of their Christmas Day schedule opener. Before the Knicks battle, the improved San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns, lick their chops heading into their contest vs. the injury-riddled Raptors.

The Toronto Raptors could see their full starting lineup in action when they host the Orlando Magic on Jan. 3. RJ Barrett who has been battling an illness is questionable to play, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg.