Andrea Bargnani is expected to return to the Toronto lineup on either Saturday in Detroit or on Sunday against the Bucks.

Bargnani has missed the past 20 games because of a strained calf. The Raptors have gone 7-19 without Barganani.

“It was really frustrating, especially because I got injured after we got two great wins in Phoenix and Utah,” Bargnani said.

“We were really starting to roll.”

“It gives us a boost. Guys are happy that he’s back, excited that he’s back. It’s big for all of us,” said Dwane Casey.

“We don’t want to over-extend him and re-injure it in any way whatsoever,” Casey said.

“I’ve got to protect him from himself and make sure we don’t over-extend him. He’s too valuable to us. Our rebuilding process. He’s the major foundation of it. Have to make sure he’s healthy, ease him back in to things.

“He’s going to be fatigued a little bit. We’ve just got to help him make good decisions.”