RJ BARRETT NEWS

Raptors Shorthanded as RJ Barrett Pops Up On Injury List The Toronto Raptors could be without RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., Jakob Poeltl, and Scottie Barnes vs the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Barrett (personal) will not play Wednesday against Detroit, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Barrett's absence could unlock a starting role for Gradey Dick, while Ochai Agbaji, Bruce Brown and Javon Freeman-Liberty would receive uptick in usage. Barrett's next opportunity to take the court comes Friday versus Orlando.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double in loss Barrett accumulated 26 points (10-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds and nine assists across 38 minutes during Monday's 125-119 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The fifth-year forward missed Saturday's game in Portland due to an illness, but he returned to lead a depleted Raptors roster in scoring while setting a season high in assists. Barrett has topped 20 points in six of his last seven games, averaging 22.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.6 boards and 2.1 threes over that stretch while shooting 57.5 percent from the floor and a sizzling 53.6 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Officially available Monday Barrett (illness) has been cleared for Monday's game against the Denver, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Barrett will return from a one-game absence due to illness after being a late scratch for Saturday's loss to Portland. Assuming he carries no lingering effects of his ailment, Barrett is a candidate for a slight bump in workload with Immanuel Quickley (hip), Gary Trent (groin) and Chris Boucher (knee) out Monday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Barrett (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Barrett was a late scratch ahead of Saturday's game in Portland due to an aliment and was initially listed as questionable for Monday. However, he appears to be trending in the right direction and will likely return to action versus Denver, but Immanuel Quickley (hip) has been added to the injury report, joining Bruce Brown (knee) as questionable.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Barrett (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game in Denver.

Impact Barrett was a late scratch from Saturday's game in Portland due to an illness and is now in danger of missing his second straight. Grady Dick, who replaced him in the starting lineup Saturday, would presumably be in line to do so again if Barrett is ultimately unable to get the green light. More light should be shed on his status closer to game time.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch for Saturday Barrett (illness) is a late scratch for Saturday's game against Portland, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Barrett warmed up with the team and wasn't on the injury report, so this is an unfortunate surprise for his fantasy managers. Gradey Dick will start in Barrett's place and is likely to see heavy minutes Saturday.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 23 points in loss Barrett posted 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 120-113 loss to the Suns.

Impact Barrett has been an absolute model of consistency for the Raptors since being acquired in the trade that sent OG Anunoby to the Knicks. Even though he's had a few down games here and there, for the most part, Barrett has been consistently hitting the 20-point mark while putting up decent shooting percentages. Over his last 10 games, Barrett is averaging 19.6 points per game while shooting 54.4 percent from the field and 47.2 percent from beyond the arc.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Duke Great Sets Suns Record for Threes in One Quarter Duke basketball products Grayson Allen, RJ Barrett, and Gary Trent Jr. totaled 79 points in one NBA game.

MARCH 8 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pops for team-high 23 in win Barrett ended Sunday's 111-106 victory over the Hornets with 23 points (10-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes.

Impact With Scottie Barnes (hand) facing a potentially lengthy absence, Barrett stepped up in his absence and led the Raptors in scoring. The fifth-year forward has topped 20 points in four straight games and eight of 11 since the beginning of February, averaging 20.5 points, 5.7 boards, 4.5 assists and 1.9 threes over that stretch while shooting 55.9 percent from the floor and 47.7 percent from beyond the arc, and Barrett's usage could creep up with Barnes out of the lineup.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett, Raptors hold Hornets at bay RJ Barrett scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets 111-106 Sunday night.Immanuel Quickley added 22...

MARCH 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Goes for 26 points in loss Barrett contributed 26 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-9 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 136-125 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Barrett was efficient from the field Wednesday and reached the 20-point mark for the third time over his last four appearances, as he's settling into a consistent role for the Raptors on offense. He's averaging 20.5 points per game since joining Toronto, so he's experienced a slight uptick in terms of scoring compared to his Knicks tenure, where he was posting 18.2 points per contest.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Barrett (knee) is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Indiana.

Impact Barrett returns from a one-game absence due to management of a knee injury, but he is a candidate to reprise his typical workload Monday. The 23-year-old is averaging 16.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 29.0 minutes across his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Barrett (knee) isn't listed on Toronto's injury report for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Barrett took a seat for the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set Friday but will return to action Monday. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaged 18.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 33.1 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Barrett has been ruled out for the second half of Toronto's back-to-back set after posting 12 points, seven assists and five rebounds in 29 minutes during a blowout win over Brooklyn. In Barrett's absence, Bruce Brown will likely join the starting lineup, while Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji are candidates for increased playing time as well.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Friday Barrett is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hawks due to knee injury management, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Barrett continues to deal with a lingering knee issue and could be held out of the second leg of Toronto's back-to-back Friday. If Barrett is unable to suit up, Ochai Agbaji, Bruce Brown and Jordan Nwora are candidates to receive increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Coach Evokes a Revered Name as a Comparison for RJ Barrett Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajaković evoked Manu Ginóbili’s name while discussing RJ Barrett’s playmaking on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 23 • SUNHERALD.COM

Sniffs double-double Barrett closed with 23 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 127-125 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Barrett has been a consistent scorer for the Raptors this season, reaching the 20-point mark in seven of his last nine appearances with Toronto. He enters the All-Star break averaging 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game over six February appearances, and while his numbers have not fluctuated much compared to his New York days, he's handling a bigger workload, and that has resulted in a slight scoring increase.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Barrett (personal) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Barrett was listed as "questionable" on the initial injury report for personal reasons, but he's officially with the team and will be in uniform Wednesday night. Feel free to get him active.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Barrett (personal) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Barrett will carry a designation for the Raptors' final game before the All-Star break after he missed Tuesday's practice while tending to the personal matter. If Barrett rejoins the Raptors for shootaround Wednesday morning, he should be formally cleared ahead of the game's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff and likely wouldn't be subject to any sort of minutes restriction.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Share Update on RJ Barrett's Status For Wednesday vs Pacers The Toronto Raptors have listed RJ Barrett as questionable to play Wednesday vs the Indiana Pacers as he tends to a personal matter

FEBRUARY 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with personal matter Barrett did not practice Tuesday and his status is uncertain for Wednesday's game against Indiana, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Barrett is away from the team Tuesday while dealing with a personal matter, putting his status for Wednesday in jeopardy. Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji represent the oncoming youth movement in Toronto, but Bruce Brown would likely also see an enlarged role if Barrett is unavailable.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Balanced game despite injury issues Barrett registered 14 points (5-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-7 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-95 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Barrett entered the game questionable with a knee injury, but took the court while ending as one of five Raptors players in double figures in scoring and ending three rebounds shy of a double-double in a losing effort. Barrett has tallied at least 14 points and seven boards in 12 games this season, including in two of his last four appearances.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Barrett (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Impact Barrett has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a knee injury. Barrett is shooting an impressive 56.0 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from three since joining Toronto.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Cleveland Barrett is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers due to knee injury management.

Impact Barrett doesn't appear to have suffered a serious injury, but the Raptors could opt to play it cautiously on the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday. If Barrett is ruled out, Ochai Agbaji, Bruce Brown and Jordan Nwora are candidates to receive increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE