Updated: February 9, 2012, 11:21 pm ET

Raptors Bargnani out until after All-Star break

By HOOPSWORLD
Basketball News & NBA Rumors

Toronto Raptors forward Andrea Bargnani is not expected to return to the lineup until after the All-Star break.

Bargnani has been sidelined for the past eight games after aggravating a strained left calf.

“His timeframe is extended, whether it is two weeks or three weeks, whatever it is,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said after Thursday’s practice.

After missing six games last month with a calf injury, Bargnani aggravated it in his second game back.

Toronto’s leading scorer, Bargnani is averaging 23.5 points and 6.4 rebounds for the season.

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