Raptors' Carroll has arthroscopic surgery on knee

Toronto Raptors starting small forward DeMarre Carroll had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday morning, the team announced.

The Raptors did not give a timetable for Carroll's return but said his status will be updated as appropriate.

Carroll's absence will be significant for a Raptors team that enters Wednesday night's game at Brooklyn 21-15 overall and among several clubs just behind the first-place Cleveland (23-9) in the Eastern Conference standings.

DeMarre Carroll, right, is averaging 11.7 and 4.8 rebounds this season for Toronto.Carroll is averaging 11.7 and 4.8 rebounds in 31.9 minutes.

Knee issues, though, have been a problem for him this season. He sat out Monday's game…