Barrett finished Tuesday's 127-116 loss to Detroit with 24 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
Barrett was listed on the injury report due to a left shoulder injury he sustained during Sunday's blowout win against Orlando. He was cleared to play Tuesday, and his shoulder didn't appear to bother him in an efficient night from both the field and charity stripe. Barrett will wrap up the month of March having averaged 21.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 threes and 0.7 steals over 31.0 minutes per game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Good to go Tuesday
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Barrett (shoulder) will play Tuesday against the Pistons.
Barrett will shed his probable tag for this contest. The wing is averaging 20.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest in his last nine games.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Expected to play Tuesday
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Barrett (shoulder) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Detroit.
Barrett is expected to play through left shoulder stiffness Tuesday. The star swingman has averaged 20.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30.3 minutes per contest in his last nine games, shooting an efficient 53.0 percent from the field during this period.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Upgraded to probable
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Barrett (shoulder) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Sunday's game against Orlando.
Barrett wasn't listed on Saturday's injury report before popping up on it Sunday. While the questionable tag wasn't an encouraging sign, the latest update indicates he will likely be out there versus Orlando. With that in mind, if Barrett suffers a setback and gets ruled out, Collin Murray-Boyles (back), Ja'Kobe Walter or Jamal Shead would presumably move into the starting lineup.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Listed as questionable
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Barrett (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Orlando, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca.
Barrett briefly exited Friday's 119-106 win over New Orleans due to the shoulder injury but was able to return to finish the contest. While the 25-year-old wasn't listed on Saturday's edition of the injury report, he is now questionable because of left shoulder stiffness. With Brandon Ingram (heel) and Collin Murray-Boyles (back) also questionable, and Immanuel Quickley (foot) unavailable, the Raptors may need Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter, Sandro Mamukelashvili or Gradey Dick to move into the starting lineup alongside Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Leaves for locker room
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Barrett exited to the locker room in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Pelicans due to an apparent left shoulder issue, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett exited to the locker room with 1:39 remaining in the second quarter after getting tangled up with Zion Williamson while fighting for a rebound. If Barrett is unable to return in the second half, Jamal Shead and Jamison Battle will likely help pick up the slack.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Struggles with shot in loss
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Barrett chipped in 12 points (5-19 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-94 loss to the Clippers.
Barrett was heavily involved on offense, but the fact that he scored 12 points while attempting 19 field goals tells you all you need to know about his struggles. Barrett's prominent role on the Raptors' offensive scheme won't change any time soon, and he certainly won't see a diminished role for one subpar outing. The star forward is averaging 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 53.9 percent from the floor over his last 10 games, so there's a high chance this was nothing more than an off night for the seven-year veteran.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Strikes for team-high 27 in win
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Barrett amassed 27 points (10-15 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes during Monday's 143-127 victory over Utah.
The 27 points led the way for the visitors as four different Toronto players scored 20 or more. Barrett has drained at least one three-pointer in 14 straight games, averaging 21.5 points, 5.4 boards, 2.7 assists and 2.0 threes over that stretch while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor and 40.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Extends impressive streak
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Barrett contributed 23 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 139-109 win over Chicago.
Barrett reached the 20-point mark for a third straight game, and he's hit this threshold in eight of his last nine outings. Barrett doesn't offer a ton of value in other categories outside of scoring and perhaps rebounding, but he'll have solid upside as long as he continues to score the rock. Barrett is averaging 23.3 points per game while shooting 59.3 percent from the floor in his last nine contests.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Strong line in win
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Barrett registered 27 points (11-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday's 119-108 victory over the Pistons.
Barrett has been on a heater in March. Over seven appearances in that span, he's shooting 60.0 percent from the field to go with averages of 23.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 33.7 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores season-high 31 points in win
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Barrett racked up 31 points (13-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 122-92 victory over the Mavericks.
Barrett was hot from the jump, dropping in 16 points on 10 shots by halftime, and he essentially got whatever he wanted throughout the game. He's been heating up over the past four, scoring 24.3 points per game on 63.9 percent shooting from the field and 62.5 percent at the stripe to go with 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 triples per contest.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Leads Raps with 25 points in loss
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Barrett posted 25 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during the Raptors' 115-107 loss to the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Barrett scored 10 points in each of the second and fourth quarters of Thursday's game, leading the Raptors in scoring while finishing as the team's second-leading rebounder behind Jakob Poeltl (seven). Barrett has scored at least 20 points in four of his last five outings, and over that span he has connected on 53.5 percent of his field-goal attempts (including 47.8 percent from three on 4.6 3PA/G).
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Drops 20 points in loss
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Barrett provided 20 points (9-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 111-95 loss to the Knicks.
Barrett scored at least 20 points for the third time in the past four games, although his peripheral numbers were once again underwhelming. While his scoring has been adequate this season, Barrett's lack of production across the board continues to drag down his overall fantasy appeal. Despite averaging 18.1 points per game, he has barely been a top-200 player through 37 appearances.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Team-high 21 points in loss
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Barrett recorded 21 points (8-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 34 minutes during the Raptors' 116-107 loss to the Thunder on Tuesday.
It was a nice bounce-back performance for Barrett after his seven-point outing against the Bucks on Sunday, with the veteran forward leading the Raptors in both scoring and rebounds. It was just the third time he's scored 20-plus points in 11 outings since returning in mid-January from a seven-game absence due to a right knee injury. Scottie Barnes sustained a bruised right quad in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's loss, so Barrett would likely take on an expanded role against the Spurs on Wednesday if the former is unable to play.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores efficient 16 points
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Barrett chipped in 16 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 113-95 loss to the Pistons.
Barrett appears to be just about all the way back from an ankle sprain that plagued him in the middle of January. The star swingman has averaged 15.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest in his last eight games, though he's still shaking off some rust while hitting just 29.4 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out Thursday
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Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bulls.
Barrett will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to right knee injury management. His next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Pacers. Jamal Shead, Ja'Kobe Walter and Gradey Dick are candidates for increased minutes due to Barrett being sidelined.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Still has minutes restriction
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Barrett had 14 points (3-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-92 loss to the Knicks.
Barrett remained on a minutes restriction Wednesday, per Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic, and he continued to show signs of rust as he works his way back from a recent lengthy absence with a left ankle sprain. The star forward has averaged 12.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 22.3 minutes per contest in his last three games since getting back onto the floor, shooting just 38.2 percent from the field.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Quiet in return
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Barrett (ankle) accumulated 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 21 minutes during Friday's 110-98 victory over Portland.
Barrett returned from a seven-game absence due to a sprained left ankle, turning in a quiet, yet serviceable performance. After a strong start to the season, Barrett has struggled to stay healthy but has remained productive in the counting categories when he's been able to suit up. Despite being limited to just seven appearances since Nov. 23, Barrett has averaged 18.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.9 three-pointers and 0.6 steals in 27.6 minutes per contest during that stretch.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Will play Friday
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Barrett (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Kayla Grey of TSN reports.
Barrett will shed his questionable tag and return from a seven-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. It's unclear if the 25-year-old swingman will operate under a minutes restriction, though it wouldn't be surprising after the extended absence. Still, fewer minutes will be available for Jamal Shead, Ochai Agbaji and Gradey Dick.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Questionable for Friday
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Barrett (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game in Portland, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett has been targeting Friday's game in Portland as a potential return date, and his getting upgraded to questionable is a positive sign. We'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround, but if Barrett can return, Jamal Shead would likely head back to the second unit.
