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Raptors' Dec. 16 game postponed due to Bulls' COVID-19 outbreak

DeMar DeRozan won't be back in Toronto this week.

The NBA has finally relented and is postponing two Chicago Bulls games, including Thursday's away game against the Toronto Raptors, the team announced on Monday.

The Bulls have 10 players in the league's COVID-19 protocol, which leaves them with eight active players — the league minimum for a regular-season game. Their game against the Detroit Pistons, slated for Tuesday, has also been delayed.

Chicago has dealt with COVID issues since last week, though the NBA seemed loath to postpone any games.