Anthony

Carter

Carter, who started the first two games in place of Tony Parker, could be placed on the IL as soon as today.

Tony Parker could also return Monday, so Carter might not go back into the starting lineup if he can play.

Carter, who has missed the past eight games with tendinitis in his left knee, will practice Monday for the first time since he went on the IL. He’ll back up Tony Parker when healthy.

Carter might not receive more than the minimum if he was a free agent. The point guard shot just 36 percent this season.

Bayless is expected to play, but the Raptors are going to take this all the way to tip-off. If Bayless ends up missing the game, look for Leandro Barbosa or Anthony Carter to get a nice uptick in playing time. Barbosa is the much better emergency pickup from a fantasy perspective.

The Raptors will try to move him in a deal over the next week and a half or outright release him. The Raptors would like to use more of their youth and that doesn’t leave much room for the veteran. He’s been sidelined with a stomach muscle problem over the last three games.

Carter will look to join a contender as an insurance policy at the end of the bench.

Team beat writer Jonathan Feigen believes it could be a sign that the Rockets are interested in buyout out Derek Fisher’s contract. Carter is highly unlikely to accrue fantasy value regardless of where he lands.

Dwane Casey strikes again. Carter was solid tonight, but don’t expect tonight’s line to become a trend. He has no fantasy value.

Carter will sit at the end of the bench and dole out wisdom to a squad with mostly younger players. He will be the No. 3 point guard behind Jose Calderon and Jerryd Bayless, who are knee deep in a position battle.