Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores 19 points in preseason debut
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Barrett totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 FT, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and a steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 112-108 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Despite the loss, Toronto's first unit buzzed with offensive production. The combo of Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes were in regular-season form, and they'll be even more potent once Jakob Poeltl is back in action. Barrett suffered through some injuries last season, but he still sported career-high averages of 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists over 58 games.
Barrett (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will end up resting for the final two games of the regular season, and Jamison Battle and Ochai Agbaji should continue to see increased playing time Sunday. Barrett missed 15 of the Raptors' final 32 games of the regular season, and he'll finish his first full year in Toronto averaging 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 0.8 steals over 32.2 minutes per game. He has two years left on his four-year, $107 million contract that he signed with the Knicks in September of 2022.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't play vs. Dallas
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Barrett (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Mavericks, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
After playing in the last two games, Barrett will be on the shelf Friday in Dallas. The Raptors continue to rest their star players every other game. Toronto will likely turn to Jamison Battle and Ochai Agbaji to help shoulder the load.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Plays only first half
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Barrett had 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 win over the Hornets.
Barrett played only the first half of Wednesday's win over the Hornets, knocking down three three-pointers. The 24-year-old's absence in the second half was likely precautionary, as the Raptors have been easing the workload of their starters with the season winding down. Barrett's rest opened the door for extended second-half minutes for A.J. Lawson, Cole Swider, Jamison Battle and Jared Rhoden.
Barrett (rest) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Nets.
Barrett will return to action Sunday after missing Toronto's previous contest due to rest purposes. Barrett should reclaim his starting spot from Jamison Battle against Brooklyn.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't play Friday
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Barrett is out for Friday's game versus the Pistons due to rest purposes.
Barrett won't play the second leg of Toronto's back-to-back Friday due to rest purposes. Jamison Battle will likely start in his absence. Barrett should be able to return to action for Sunday's matchup with Brooklyn.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Cleared to play Thursday
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Barrett (rest) doesn't appear on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.
As expected, Barrett will be back in action for Thursday after resting in Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls, but head coach Darko Rajakovic could continue to hold the 24-year-old under 30 minutes as the Raptors look to limit the workloads of their top players as the season winds down. Thursday's game marks the front end of a back-to-back set, so Barrett will most likely be rested in Friday's game against the Pistons.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Will rest Tuesday
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Barrett won't play in Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to rest, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
Barrett continues to rest every other game after missing three straight in mid-March. He posted 31 points (12-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 victory over the 76ers and should be back in action Thursday against the Trail Blazers.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Pours in 31 points
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Barrett finished with 31 points (12-22 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 29 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 victory over the 76ers.
Barrett didn't play Friday against the Hornets due to rest, but he was back in his usual role Sunday, producing his ninth game of the campaign with at least 30 points in the process. Across 55 appearances this season, Barrett has posted averages of 21.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.9 three-pointers on 47.3 percent shooting from the field.
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