The Toronto Raptors enter their first game after the All-Star break shorthanded. According to a new report, Toronto will face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday without no less than five players missing from their roster, including star forward Pascal Siakam.

This report comes via NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN:

Aside from Pascal Siakam, the Raptors will also be without Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby, which means that they will face the Hawks with three of their starters unavailable. As stated in the tweet above, the aforementioned players have yet to clear the league's health and safety protocols and will be forced to sit out Thursday's tilt against Atlanta.

Article Continues Below
More Toronto Raptors News
Collin Murray-Boyles stands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the ninth pick by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center.
Collin Murray-Boyles clarifies viral moment after No. 9 pickDavid Yapkowitz ·
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at TD Garden.
Sources: Raptors offer Celtics No. 9 pick in Derrick White trade talksBrett Siegel ·
Noa Essengue with a Raptors logo and question marks
Noa Essengue turns heads with Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam comparisons amid RaptorsErik Slater ·
Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) brings the ball up court against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (8) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center.
NBA rumors: Nets-Raptors RJ Barrett trade is something to monitorJulian Ojeda ·
Terrence Ross (Washington), right, is introduced as the number eight overall pick to the Toronto Raptors by NBA commissioner David Stern during the 2012 NBA Draft at the Prudential Center.
Raptors’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in historySpencer See ·
Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
Raptors rumors: Toronto ‘unwilling’ to include Jakob Poeltl in Kevin Durant tradeRichard Pereira ·

With so many missing bodies, Kyle Lowry will once again be tasked with much of the load on both ends of the floor. The veteran has been rumored to be a trade candidate, but right now, Toronto will need for him to be at his very best.

Toronto's next game is slated for Saturday when they take on the Charlotte Hornets. It is unclear if the Raptors will be getting any of their guys back for that one. It is worth noting that Saturday's game in Charlotte marks the first of a three-game road spell for Toronto.

The Raptors entered the break on a two-game losing skid. They performed below expectations in the first half of the campaign,  and they are currently sitting on a 17-19 record. They are still holding on to the eighth spot in the East, but with how tight things are in the conference right now, a string of losses could easily oust them out of the playoff picture.