But coach Wilkens and his Raptors hope they don't blow through Toronto

Raptors general manager Glen Grunwald doesn't feel the urgency to make a trade as tomorrow's deadline approaches.

If a perimeter defender or a scorer becomes available, Grunwald has a history of pulling the trigger.

These days, the team's most pressing concern is getting its injured players back in the lineup.

"We got to get healthy,'' said Grunwald, who, as always, is playing whatever trade cards he might have close to the vest.

"We've lost some tough games and the guys are competing. I think we'll be okay.''

When the Raptors gathered yesterday, the walking wounded of Vince Carter (quadriceps), Jerome Williams (ankle), Dell Curry (calf) and Hakeem Olajuwon (quadriceps) practised in some form.

Olajuwon will not be available tonight when the Raptors, who have lost five in a row, play host to the Charlotte Hornets.

Officially, Carter, Williams and Curry have been listed as questionable. The team will get a better indication of their game status following this morning's shootaround.