TORONTO RAPTORS NEWS

Will Barton - Exits with left ankle sprain Barton won't return to Sunday's game against the Wizards due to a left ankle sprain, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 32-year-old moved to the bench for Sunday's matchup since Scottie Barnes was available, and Barton totaled two points (1-1 FG), one rebound, one assist and one steal in four minutes prior to his departure in the first half. While he'll be unavailable down the stretch, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to suit up Tuesday against Miami.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Koreen: Scottie Barnes returns to the lineup after... - The Athletic Scottie Barnes returns to the lineup after missing two games with wrist soreness, and he starts with Fred VanVleet, O.G. Anunoby, Pascal Sia...

MARCH 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will Barton - Not starting Sunday Barton isn't starting Sunday's game against the Wizards, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.

Impact Barton made back-to-back starts with the Raptors banged up, but he'll retreat to a bench role with Scottie Barnes available again. Across 11 appearances off the bench for Toronto, Barton has averaged 3.5 points in just 11.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa to Play for Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. Remains Out The Toronto Raptors will have Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa back Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. Gary Trent Jr. remains o...

MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Scottie Barnes, Precious Achiuwa to Play for Raptors, Gary Trent Jr. Remains Out The Toronto Raptors will have Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa back Sunday night against the Washington Wizards. Gary Trent Jr. remains o...

MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scottie Barnes - Available Sunday Barnes (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Barnes was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup due to wrist soreness but has been cleared to return from his two-game absence. Will Barton will likely retreat to the bench with Barnes back in action against Washington.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Precious Achiuwa - Cleared for action Sunday Achiuwa (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Achiuwa has missed back-to-back games and was initially listed as questionable, but he's since been cleared and will suit up versus Washington. It's unclear how many minutes he'll see in his return to action, but he figures to see at least a few stints behind Jakob Poeltl and Christian Koloko.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Trent Jr. - Ruled out Sunday Trent (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Trent will miss a third straight game due to right elbow soreness. If Scottie Barnes (wrist) is also ruled out, Will Barton, Jeff Dowtin and Malachi Flynn could be in store for increased roles versus Washington.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors Look to Knock Off Wizards: Where to Watch, Injury Reports, Odds The Toronto Raptors will look to make it two straight victories on Sunday when they take on the tanking Washington Wizards: Where to watch,...

MARCH 26, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Wizards badly in need of wins, face Raptors The season series will be on the line when the Washington Wizards visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

MARCH 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Eric Koreen: Scottie Barnes (wrist soreness), Gary Trent Jr.... - The Athletic Scottie Barnes (wrist soreness), Gary Trent Jr. (right elbow stiffness) and Precious Achiuwa (hamstring tightness) are listed as questionabl...

MARCH 25, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raptors Update Injury Report Ahead of Wizards Tilt The Toronto Raptors have listed Scottie Barnes, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Washingto...

MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dalano Banton - Still out Banton (thumb) will not play in Sunday's game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Banton has now missed 13 consecutive games with a sprained left thumb. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against the Heat.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes - Lands questionable tag for Sunday Barnes (wrist) holds a questionable designation on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Barnes has sat out the past two games with wrist soreness after leaving last Sunday's game prematurely because of the issue. He's also claimed a questionable tag before each of his two prior absences, so his designation doesn't shed much light on his status. Will Barton will likely draw a third consecutive start if Barnes sits again.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Wieskamp - Still out Sunday Wieskamp (hamstring) will not play in Sunday's game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Wieskamp will miss a third straight game Sunday with a right hamstring injury. His absence will likely not impact Toronto's rotation, given his minimal playing time. Wieskamp's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against Miami.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Precious Achiuwa - Questionable vs. Wizards Achiuwa (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's action against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact A hamstring injury has kept Achiuwa out for two consecutive games, leading to more run for Chris Boucher and Christian Koloko. That pair will presumably see bigger roles again if Achiuwa remains shelved.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Trent Jr. - Questionable Sunday Trent (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact Trent has missed a pair of games with soreness in his right elbow and is at risk of missing a third straight Sunday. With Scottie Barnes (wrist) also questionable, Will Barton, Jeff Dowtin and Malachi Flynn could be in store for larger roles once again.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - Posts back-to-back 30-point games Siakam had 32 points (12-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 118-97 victory over Detroit.

Impact Saturday's performance marked Siakam's first set of back-to-back 30-point games since Feb. 8 and 10. Prior to this outburst, the forward had struggled in March, averaging 17.3 points but shooting just 43/29/69. He'll have another relatively soft matchup coming up Sunday against the Wizards.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jeff Dowtin Jr. - Makes impact in easy win Dowtin recorded nine points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and three steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 118-97 win over the Pistons.

Impact Dowtin was given some extra run in an easy win with the Raptors missing Gary Trent (elbow), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Scottie Barnes (wrist). The four assists and three steals both marked career highs for the second-year pro out of Rhode Island. He may stay in the rotation Sunday against the Wizards if the same trio of teammates remains sidelined.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

RAPTORS BLOG: All-NBA not looking good for Siakam, despite Caseys support Plus Boucher steps up, Siakam praises Koloko, injuries piling up

MARCH 25, 2023 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

RAPTORS BLOG: All-NBA not looking good for Siakam, despite Caseys support Plus Boucher steps up, Siakam praises Koloko, injuries piling up

MARCH 25, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Jeff Dowtin Jr. Continues to Force Toronto's Hand as Contract Decisions Lurk The Toronto Raptors continue to be impressed with Jeff Dowtin Jr. whose contract is going to have to be amended in the coming days

MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jeff Dowtin Jr. Continues to Force Toronto's Hand as Contract Decisions Lurk The Toronto Raptors continue to be impressed with Jeff Dowtin Jr. whose contract is going to have to be amended in the coming days

MARCH 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Siakam's 32-point, nine-assist effort lifts Raptors to 118-97 win over Pistons TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors put forth a stellar defensive effort and it led to a decisive victory Friday night.

MARCH 25, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Washington faces Toronto on 3-game road skid

Washington aims to end its three-game road slide with a win over Toronto

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS