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RJ Barrett (19 PTS) & Immanuel Quickley (14 PTS) Make Their Raptors Debuts! | January 1, 2024

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Nears double-double in debut Barrett tallied 19 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 30 minutes in Monday's 124-121 win over Cleveland.

Impact Barrett got the start in his first action with Toronto since being traded by New York, finishing second on the team in scoring and rebounds while ending one board short of a double-double and one point shy of the 20-point mark. Barrett set a season high in rebounds in the win, tallying at least 10 points and seven rebounds in five games this year.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Toronto debut Barrett will start at small forward Monday against the Cavaliers, Serena Winters of Bally Sports Cleveland reports.

Impact It was unclear as to how the Raptors were planning to use Barrett immediately following Saturday's trade, but the team evidently feels comfortable enough to slot him in with the first unit. He'll start alongside Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Share Update on RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley's Status For Monday Night The Toronto Raptors will have RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley available on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers

JANUARY 1 • SACBEE.COM

Raptors Share Update on RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley's Status For Monday Night The Toronto Raptors will have RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley available on Monday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers

JANUARY 1 • KANSASCITY.COM

RJ Barrett Talks Returning Home & Excitement Joining the Raptors RJ Barrett has finally returned home as a member of the Toronto Raptors and it’s clear he couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity

JANUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to make Knicks debut Barrett (recently traded) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Barrett was traded to the Raptors on Saturday, so his status was in doubt as he got acclimated with his new squad. He got acquainted with his teammates during Monday's morning shootaround and will be thrust into game action right away, but it's unclear how big of a role he'll play in his debut. Barrett figures to be Toronto's third-best offensive weapon behind Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam when he's up to full speed with Toronto's system, but Barrett may operate off the bench for a few games to gain a rhythm.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Availability still unclear Barrett said after the Raptors' morning shootaround that he's unsure if he'll play in Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact "I practiced. I just got here. I know nothing," Barrett said when asked about his availability. Per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, the hope is Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will be able to suit up and make their Raptors' debut, but their official availability likely won't be known until a few hours ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pros, cons of OG Anunoby, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett being swapped Eric Koreen and Fred Katz chat about Barrett’s fit in Toronto, Anunoby as a defensive stopper, Quickley’s potential leap and more.

JANUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Not listed on injury report Barrett (recently traded) isn't listed on the Raptors' injury report for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Barrett was traded to Toronto on Saturday as part of the package deal that sent O.G. Anunoby to New York. Barrett should be able to make his Raptors debut Monday, but it's unclear how large of a role he'll play with his new team. Barrett figures to be Toronto's third-best offensive weapon behind Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks get their guy: How Anunoby fits, what's next for Quickley and Barrett The Knicks love making the NBA's first consequential trade of the season. This time, it’s a big one.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former Blue Devil RJ Barrett traded to Raptors in big NBA trade Fresh off signing a lucrative four year extension with the Knicks, RJ Barrett is headed north to join the Toronto Raptors

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Raptors Share Update on RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley's Status vs Pistons The Toronto Raptors will not have RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley on Saturday night when they take on the Detroit Pistons

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Knicks, Raptors solve each other's offseason issues now with OG Anunoby deal

The Knicks and Raptors traded pending free agents with the hope that it improves them on the court immediately and down the road. NBA scouts...

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Knicks, Raptors solve each other's offseason issues now with OG Anunoby deal

Knicks acquire OG Anunoby from Raptors for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley Long rumored to be traded, the 24-year-old Anunoby heads to New York in exchange for Barrett and Quickley, a pair of guards Toronto hopes wi...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Raptors-Knicks trade grades: OG Anunoby heads to New York for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley How did the Raptors and Knicks fare in their just-before-the-new-year deal?

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Knicks trade RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Raptors for OG Anunoby

The New York Knicks traded RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors on Saturday and got back OG Anunoby, dealing two of their top offensive players but likely gettin...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reports: Raptors trade OG Anunoby to Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett The Toronto Raptors are expected to send OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • NBA.COM

Knicks reportedly acquiring OG Anunoby from Raptors

The Knicks are reportedly finalizing a deal to acquire forward OG Anunoby from Toronto in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and dra...

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Knicks reportedly acquiring OG Anunoby from Raptors

Headed to Toronto The Knicks traded Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and draft considerations to the Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa on Saturday, Shams Charania of The Athletic rep...

Impact Barrett has put together a decent month of December in New York, averaging 17.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 12 contests, but he'll have big shoes to fill in Toronto as he looks to replace OG Anunoby at small forward. Barrett typically slotted in as the third-best offensive option while with the Knicks, but he figures to be one of the top scoring threats as part of this Raptors squad behind Pascal Siakam.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors trade OG Anunoby to Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, more Adrian Wojnarowski: The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a trade to send OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a package including RJ Barrett,...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Tallies 19 points in loss Barrett logged 19 points (7-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 117-108 loss to the Magic.

Impact Barrett assumed his usual part as the Knicks' third-best offensive weapon behind Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson, finishing third on the team with 19 points in defeat. It's an important role for the fifth-year pro, as only one other player on New York (Immanuel Quickley) averages double-digit points on the season. From a fantasy perspective, Barrett's season average of 18.2 points and 1.7 triples are somewhat useful, though he offers mediocre peripheral stats and is shooting just 42.3 percent from the field.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 21 in Christmas win Barrett provided 21 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Monday's 129-122 victory over Milwaukee.

Impact After four straight games of scoring between 12 and 18 points, Barrett found another gear as the Knicks ended a nine-game losing streak against the Bucks that dated back to November 2021. The fifth-year forward has scored more than 20 points in five of 11 games this month, averaging 17.8 points, 4.9 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.3 threes in December.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RJ Barrett Scores 21 PTS vs Milwaukee Bucks | December 25, 2023

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Bounces back with 21 points Barrett closed with 21 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 139-122 victory over the Suns.

Impact Barrett came back to life after tying his season-low nine-point effort against Utah. He bolstered Friday's total by going a perfect 9-for-9 from the charity stripe, where he's converting a career-high 84.2 percent of his attempts. Although he is falling behind his usual career averages, he has plenty of time to get those numbers up.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE