Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Season-high five swats in full line
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Barnes produced 19 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt), 12 rebounds, eight assists, five blocks and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 117-104 win over the Grizzlies.
It was the third double-double of the year for Barnes, who fell one dime shy of matching his season high while swatting a season-best five shots. There may have been some slight concern during the preseason about the star forward's role, given that the Raptors now have a healthy Immanuel Quickley on top of the addition of Brandon Ingram, but Barnes' usage has held up just fine in the early going. Barnes has averaged 20.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per contest in seven games this season.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Logs second double-double of season
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Barnes registered 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Toronto's 112-101 win over Cleveland on Friday.
Barnes led both teams with 10 boards en route to his second double-double through six regular-season games. The fifth-year pro will end the month of October averaging 20.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over 33.0 minutes per game while connecting on 52.2 percent of his field-goal attempts.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Nets 31 points with four triples
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Barnes registered 31 points (11-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 139-121 loss to Houston.
Barnes has been unconscious from beyond the arc this season, drilling a ridiculous 55 percent of his three-point attempts, which is great to see after he only managed to convert 27.1 percent of his long-balls last year. He's not going to be this insanely good from three-point range all year long, but he has clearly worked on that aspect of his game, and adding a consistent three-point stroke should help boost his scoring numbers.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Double-doubles with full line
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Barnes closed with 33 points (13-24 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 139-129 loss to the Mavericks.
Barnes has been on a tear to begin the year, pumping out top-30 value behind averages of 24.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.7 triples and 1.7 steals per contest on 52.8 percent shooting from the field and 84.6 percent at the charity stripe. If he could work on cutting down the turnovers (3.0 per game) while maintaining his impressive free-throw shooting, he could easily work his way into the top-20 equation.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Tacks three steals in loss
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Barnes put up 17 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals across 36 minutes in Friday's 122-116 loss to Milwaukee.
Barnes was less productive offensively Friday but was able to make his first three-pointers of the season. Over the first two games, it appears the bulk of the offensive opportunities will be split between Barnes, Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett moving forward.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Strong outing in season opener
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Barnes closed with 22 points (9-14 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 victory over Atlanta.
It was a typically well-rounded performance from Barnes, although he didn't hoist a shot from beyond the arc after shooting a career-worst 27.1 percent on 4.3 three-point attempts a game last season. While minimizing that aspect of his game would impact his fantasy value, the fifth-year forward could more than make up for it if it leads to improved FG% and overall points.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Scores 31 points with full line
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Barnes popped off for 31 points (10-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-12 FT), six rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block in 35 minutes during Friday's 119-114 preseason win over the Nets.
Barnes had been struggling offensively in his previous three preseason outings, converting just 20.0 percent of his shot attempts, so it was nice to see him finally get things going in this one. He did miss both of his three-point attempts, but long-range shooting has never been a big part of his game. Barnes can rack up the stats like few others, but the key for him will be sustained health, given he missed 17 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Won't play vs. Boston
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Barnes (knee) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
After missing Wednesday's preseason tilt against the Kings, Barnes will get another night off to tend to his left knee tendinopathy. The star forward can be considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's exhibition game against the Wizards.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Tending to knee issue
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Barnes was ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against Sacramento due to left knee tendinopathy, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barnes played 19 minutes in Toronto's preseason opener Monday but didn't suit up for Wednesday's contest. It's now known he's sidelined due to tendinitis in his left knee. Barnes' next chance to play will come Friday against the Celtics, though there's no timeline for his return at this point.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Exits scrimmage with thumb injury
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Barnes appeared to suffer an injury to his left thumb during Friday's scrimmage, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes got tangled up with Collin Murray-Boyles going for a steal, and he could be seen wincing, talking with the Toronto trainers before eventually getting his left hand wrapped up. For now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's exhibition with Denver, and if he's not able to give it a go, that would open up some minutes for Murray-Boyles.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Fully recovered from hand issue
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Barnes took a couple weeks off following the 2024-25 campaign due to a lingering hand injury and said he's feeling "a lot better" ahead of 2025-26, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barnes missed two games in April due to a right hand contusion, but he's back at full strength ahead of the team's preseason opener against the Nuggets on Monday. The star forward appeared in 65 regular-season games in 2024-25, during which he averaged 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks across 32.8 minutes per game. However, he struggled with efficiency, shooting career lows in field-goal percentage (44.6) and three-point percentage (27.1). Now, the 24-year-old will look to improve his efficiency and is reportedly feeling much better about his shot.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Ends season on high note
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Barnes recorded 35 points (15-23 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists across 37 minutes during Sunday's 125-118 loss to the Spurs.
Barnes saw his playing time slightly dip as the regular season drew to a close, but he got an extended run Sunday as the Raptors were down to seven active players after Garrett Temple sprained his knee in the first quarter. Barnes led both teams in points, finished second in rebounds behind Jonathan Mogbo (14) and was two assists shy from logging his second triple-double of the season. With the Raptors eliminated from playoff contention, Barnes will end his 2024-25 regular season averaging 19.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks over 32.8 minutes per game.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Near double-double vs. Dallas
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Barnes posted 26 points (12-25 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-8 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 124-102 loss to the Mavericks.
Barnes was one rebound shy from registering a second straight double-double, but he still managed to lead the Raptors in scoring and finished second in rebounds behind A.J. Lawson (10). Barnes has performed better in his two games since returning from a hand injury, and he'll look to end the 2024-25 regular season on a strong note against the Spurs on Sunday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Double-double vs. Charlotte
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Barnes registered 17 points (7-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 126-96 win over the Hornets.
Barnes had been struggling to play through a right hand injury, which caused him to miss the Raptors' prior two games. He was cleared to return Wednesday, and the time off seems to have helped as he was more efficient from the field, particularly from long range. Barnes will look to finish out the 2024-25 regular-season strong, starting with Toronto's penultimate game against Dallas on Friday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Available vs. Charlotte
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Barnes (hand) is available for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes was initially listed as questionable for this matchup, but the star forward will return to action after sitting out the Raptors' past two contests. Barnes is averaging 18.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game this season across 62 starts.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Wednesday
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Barnes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hornets, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
After missing the last two games due to a right hand injury, Barnes has a chance to play Wednesday against Charlotte. The star forward is averaging 18.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks per game, shooting 44 percent from the floor and 26.3 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Ruled out Sunday
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Barnes (hand) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Barnes will miss his second straight game due to a right hand contusion. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Hornets. Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider are candidates to receive an uptick in playing time due to Barnes being sidelined.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Ruled out Friday
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Barnes (hand) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Barnes will miss the second half of the club's back-to-back set due to a right hand injury. His next chance to feature will come Sunday against Brooklyn. Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider are candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Barnes being sidelined.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Friday
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Barnes (hand) is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit.
Barnes, who continues to battle a right hand issue, could be held out for maintenance for the second leg of this back-to-back set. His injury has affected his shot, and during Thursday's game versus Portland, he totaled five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes.
Barnes totaled five points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 112-103 loss to Portland.
Barnes failed to reach double-digit scoring for a third straight game, though his five dimes tied Jonathan Mogbo for most on the Raptors on Thursday. Barnes has been playing through a right hand injury, and it appears to be playing a part in his recent struggles. The severity of the injury could jeopardize Barnes' chances of playing in the second leg of the Raptors' back-to-back set Friday against the Pistons.
