The Raptors can redeploy their minutes to see more from their young role players, reaping some other benefits in the process.

At 17-38, the Raptors are going nowhere fast, so they might look to move on from Chris Boucher ... time in New Orleans due to the presence of Zion Williamson and rookie Yves Missi.

Raptors 127, Suns 109 Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher and RJ Barrett each ... Pelicans 114, Spurs 96 Zion Williamson scored 22 points, Kelly Olynyk had a double-double and host New Orleans ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 30 points and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 126-102 on Sunday. The Warriors have won five of six and improved to 5-1 since trading for Jimmy ...

Lillard, who sat out Friday night’s win over Washington with a hamstring strain, also had eight assists. Brook Lopez added 17 points, Kyle Kuzma and Gary Trent Jr. each scored 16, and Kevin Porter Jr.

Williamson would be more of a wild-card wager ... and it should explore options for a backup big with Chris Boucher entering free agency. Smith offers a similar mix of length and shot-making.

RAPTORS 127, SUNS 109 TORONTO (AP) — Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher ... PELICANS 114, SPURS 96 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 22 points and nine rebounds and New Orleans overcame ...