Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano will bring his new-look, Chris Bosh-less NBA squad into Vancouver for a preseason game against Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns at Rogers Arena on Oct. 6.

The Raptors will conduct practices at the War Memorial Gymnasium on the campus of UBC. All practice sessions will be closed to the public. A specific practice schedule with days, times and media availability will be released later.

The team will host an open intrasquad game Sunday, October 3 at 1 p.m. at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium. A voluntary donation of $15 benefitting UBC Athletic Scholarships is suggested for admission. Tickets will be available beginning Friday, August 13 online at Ticketmaster.ca or by phone, 604-280-4444. For additional ticketing information, email [email protected] or call 604-822-3094.