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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Stays hot vs. Kings
RJ Barrett racked up 31 points (10-26 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 131-128 overtime victory over Sacramento.Barrett turned in his third consecutive 30-plus point performance despite knocking down only 38.5 percent of his attempts from the field. He also contributed in a big way on the glass and as a distributor, resulting in a massive night across the board for fantasy managers. Expect the offense to continue to run through Barrett until Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and Scottie Barnes (orbital) are cleared to return.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Double-doubles in loss
RJ Barrett contributed 33 points (14-22 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and 12 assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers.Barrett recorded his first double-double of the season, although interestingly, he tallied double-digit assists as opposed to rebounds. While an injury delayed his start to the season, Barrett has hit the ground running, having now scored at least 30 points in consecutive games. Across three games, he is averaging 28.0 points to go with 4.7 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per game. His assist numbers are sure to take a hit once the Toronto Raptors start getting healthy bodies back on the floor. However, until then, just sit back and enjoy the show.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Goes for 31 points Wednesday
RJ Barrett amassed 31 points (10-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-12 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 loss to the Hornets.Barrett led the Toronto Raptors in scoring in this contest and also ended just two assists away from a double-double. It's only been two games, but the star forward is enjoying an excellent start to the 2024-25 campaign. Barrett has scored a combined 51 points while shooting 19-for-39 from the field and 6-for-12 from deep. He'll aim to continue his strong start to the campaign against the Lakers on Friday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores 20 points in season debut
RJ Barrett provided 20 points (9-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.Barrett didn't have his best shooting numbers, though that's somewhat expected since he suffered an injury in the preseason and this was his first taste of competitive basketball. Even if his shot isn't falling, Barrett will remain a valuable asset in most formats as long as he can hover around the 20-point mark while posting solid peripheral stats in most games.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Will make season debut Monday
RJ Barrett (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.Barrett missed the first three games of the 2024-25 regular season due to a shoulder injury sustained during training camp, but he's available to make his season debut Monday and should replace Ochai Agbaji in the starting lineup. In 32 games with the Toronto Raptors last season, Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 33.5 minutes per game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Deemed questionable for Monday
RJ Barrett (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Nuggets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.Barrett has yet to suit up during the 2024-25 campaign and may miss his fourth consecutive regular-season game. If the 24-year-old is ruled out, Ochai Agbaji will likely get the start at small forward again, while Jamison Battle may receive an uptick in playing time.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out vs. Minnesota
RJ Barrett (shoulder) won't play Saturday against the Timberwolves, head coach Darko Rajakovic told Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.The shoulder injury continues to bother Barrett, and the star forward will miss a third consecutive contest as a result. With Barrett out, Ochai Agbaji will likely get the start at small forward again, while Jamison Battle may receive an uptick in minutes. Barrett's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Monday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Iffy against Minnesota
RJ Barrett (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.Barrett is in danger of missing his third straight game to start the season while dealing with a right shoulder injury. However, Barrett being listed as questionable instead of doubtful is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Not playing Friday
RJ Barrett (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.Barrett is dealing with a right shoulder injury, though he was able to practice Thursday, which bodes well for his progression toward a return to game action. The 24-year-old is expected to play a prominent role on a rebuilding Toronto Raptors squad, but he will have to wait at least one more game to make his 2024-25 debut. With Barrett out, Ochai Agbaji will likely get the start at small forward again, while Jamison Battle may receive an uptick in minutes.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Unlikely to play Friday
RJ Barrett (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.Barrett is expected to miss his second straight contest Friday while dealing with a right shoulder injury. However, Barrett did practice Thursday, indicating he is making progress in his recovery. If the 24-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Ochai Agbaji should receive another start in his absence.