Raptors forward Jared Sullinger to have screw inserted into left foot

TORONTO — Forward Jared Sullinger will have a screw inserted into the fifth metatarsal in his left foot the Toronto Raptors announced on Sunday afternoon.

The surgery will be performed Monday afternoon by Dr. Martin O’Malley in New York City.

The procedure is a preventative measure to alleviate symptomatic stress reactions.

The Raptors signed Sullinger as a free agent July 14. The four-year veteran has averaged 11.1 points, 7.7 rebounds and 24.9 minutes in 258 regular season games.

Toronto opens the 2016-17 season Wednesday when it hosts the Detroit Pistons at Air Canada Centre.

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