SCOTTIE BARNES NEWS

Report: Raptors to sign Scottie Barnes to $270M extension Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year rookie max extension that will pay him up to $270 million, a dea...

JUNE 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

To sign 5-year extension Barnes intends to sign a five-year maximum rookie extension with the Raptors worth up to $270 million, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.

Impact This is seemingly a no-brainer for the Raptors as they look to lock up their franchise player for five more seasons. In 60 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign, Barnes posted averages of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 steals, 1.3 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers on 47.5 percent shooting from the field and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. He's certain to have a ton of hype leading into fantasy basketball drafts for the upcoming season.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes Shares Update on Fractured Hand Recovery Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes says his hand still looks different following season-ending surgery to repair a fracture in his left...

MAY 22 • SI.COM

NBA 'Noles: Playoff results and contract status entering the offseason A look at NBA Playoff results and contract statuses for former Florida State Seminoles.

MAY 7 • 247SPORTS.COM

NBA Rookies of the Year (u-unanimous)2024 — Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio 2023 — Paolo Banchero, Orlando 2022 — Scottie Barnes, Toronto 2021 — LaMelo Ball, Charlot...

MAY 6 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Raptors Mailbag: Free Agency Targets, Scottie Barnes' Potential, & Draft Needs The Toronto Raptors will have plenty of options as they look to build around Scottie Barnes this offseason and here's a look at what may be...

MAY 6 • SI.COM

Raptors Veteran Explains How Scottie Barnes' Injury Was a 'Blessing in Disguise' The Toronto Raptors may end up fortunate Scottie Barnes fractured his hand because it allowed the 22-year-old to learn the game from a diffe...

MAY 4 • SI.COM

Maroon 5 Singer Shares Video of Scottie Barnes Signing "This Love" Maroon 5 lead singer Adam Levine shared a video of Scottie Barnes performing "This Love" in Cancun

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Mock Draft: Raptors Add Floor-Spacing Center to Pair With Scottie Barnes The Toronto Raptors are expected to draft Tyler Smith as a floor-spacing big man out of the G League Ignite to pair with Scottie Barnes movi...

APRIL 29 • SI.COM

Expects to have healthy offseason Barnes said Monday during his exit interview that he wanted to play at the end of the regular season, but there was still swelling in his surgically-repaired left hand, so the medi...

Impact Barnes added that he doesn't expect to be limited during the offseason, so he appears firmly on track to lead the Raptors in 2023-24. The 2021 No. 4 overall pick was in the midst of a breakout campaign before breaking his left hand in early March. Across 60 appearances, Barnes averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.7 threes per game -- all career highs. He's eligible for a rookie scale contract extension this fall.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

The summer of Scottie Barnes officially begins as Raptors face an important off-season Scottie Barnes did not play since March 1 when he hurt his hand. As the Raptors head into the off-season, Barnes needs to expand his game.

APRIL 14 • TORONTOSUN.COM

The summer of Scottie Barnes officially begins as the Raptors look to put awful season behind them Scottie Barnes did not play since March 1 when he hurt his hand. As the Raptors head into the off-season, Barnes needs to expand his game.

APRIL 14 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Will miss season finale Sunday Barnes (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.

Impact Barnes was having an All-Star caliber season, but a left hand fracture ended his season on March 1, and the Raptors employed a cautious approach with their star forward, especially once they were eliminated from playoff contention. Barnes ends the 2023-24 season with averages of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals across 34.9 minutes per game in 60 starts.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited to shooting drills Barnes was spotted getting shots up during Monday's practice with a brace on his surgically repaired left hand, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Barnes underwent surgery to repair a fracture to the third metacarpal bone on his left hand in early March and has been able to do light on-court work over the last few weeks. However, he still isn't cleared for contract drills and likely won't play again this season, as Toronto has just four games remaining and is well out of the playoff picture. Barnes was catching the ball with his left hand in Rose's video, but the versatile point guard was only doing stationary shooting, suggesting he still has multiple hurdles to clear before getting the green light for game action.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not yet cleared for contact Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Tuesday that Barnes (hand) has been doing some light on-court work but still hasn't been cleared for contact, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact According to Lewenberg, Barnes' on-court work hasn't involved him using his surgically repaired left hand, so he doesn't appear to be particularly close to making a return to game action. The Raptors haven't yet ruled Barnes out for the season, but with the team sitting at 23-49 and well out of the playoff picture, the team has little incentive to rush him back if he's not 100 percent healed from surgery.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes best served to remain as 'cheerleader' and not play this season After undergoing surgery and with Toronto improving its draft odds with each loss, it makes sense for Scottie Barnes to remain inactive.

MARCH 14 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Scottie Barnes Shares 1st Update Since Hand Surgery Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes says he’s been excited to watch his teammates play as he works his way back from hand surgery

MARCH 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

It's time for Raptors to shut down Scottie Barnes for balance of the season With injuries mounting and the losses piling up, it would be foolish for the Raptors to play Scottie Barnes until next season rolls around.

MARCH 6 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Raptors Share Latest on Scottie Barnes & Jakob Poeltl The Toronto Raptors won’t rule out a return for Scottie Barnes this season while Jakob Poeltl is seeing a specialist for his dislocated pink...

MARCH 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raptors All-Star F Scottie Barnes has surgery on broken left hand Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Scottie Barnes had surgery in Los Angeles to repair a fracture to the third metacarpal bone of his left han...

MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scottie Barnes' Season in Jeopardy Following Raptors Update The Toronto Raptors say Scottie Barnes has undergone surgery to repair the fracture in his left hand

MARCH 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Undergoes successful surgery Barnes underwent surgery to repair a fracture to the third metacarpal bone on his left hand Monday, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.

Impact Barnes suffered the injury during Friday's matchup against the Warriors, and while it's good news that he had surgery promptly, the team has yet to disclose a timetable for his return to play. The Raptors should have more details on the next steps in his recovery soon.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Provide Latest News on Scottie Barnes & Jakob Poeltl The Toronto Raptors have ruled out Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl for Tuesday’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans

MARCH 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Raptors Looking For Development as Scottie Barnes-less Phase Begins With Victory Over Hornets The Toronto Raptors will be looking for any development as they begin this Scottie Barnes-less period with a narrow victory over the Charlot...

MARCH 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Raptors Provide Update on Scottie Barnes: 'Everything is on the Table' The Toronto Raptors say they’re still considering their options for Scottie Barnes who is having a specialist look at his injured left hand

MARCH 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM