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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Won't require surgery
Scottie Barnes, who has already been ruled out for an extended period of time due to an orbital fracture, will not require surgery, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.The All-Star sustained the injury after an elbow to the face from Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter of last Monday's overtime loss to the Nuggets, during which Barnes posted 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 12 rebounds, nine assists, five steals and a block across 35 minutes. The 23-year-old is still expected to miss significant time, meaning Chris Boucher and Ochai Agbaji will likely continue to handle an increased workload.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Set to see specialist Monday
Scottie Barnes, who has already been ruled out for around the next three weeks due to an orbital fracture, will see a specialist Monday, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.The All-Star sustained the injury after an elbow to the face from Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter of Monday's overtime loss to the Nuggets. Barnes is already expected to miss significant time, and the trip to the doctor could determine whether surgery is necessary, as well as what his treatment plan looks like. In the meantime, expect Ochai Agbaji and Jonathan Mogbo to pick up extra minutes.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Out at least three weeks
The Toronto Raptors announced Scottie Barnes will miss at least three weeks due to an orbital fracture, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.The three-week mark is merely a re-evaluation date for Barnes, so even if he's cleared to resume on-court work at some point in late November, he could require a ramp-up period before being deemed ready for game action. In Barnes' absence, Ochai Agbaji, Chris Boucher, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle could absorb some of the vacated minutes, while RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and Gradey Dick could notice spikes in usage.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will miss at least one game
Scottie Barnes (eye) won't travel with the team to Charlotte for Wednesday's game, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.Barnes took an elbow to the right eye during the fourth quarter of Monday's loss to Denver and didn't return. He'll miss at least one game, but the severity of the injury remains unclear, though Spears relays that Barnes' condition will be updated Wednesday. In Barnes' absence, Ochai Agbaji, Chris Boucher, Jamal Shead and Jonathan Mogbo are candidates for increased minutes, but the offense will presumably run through RJ Barrett, who made his season debut Monday after missing the first three games of the campaign due to a shoulder injury.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Taken to locker room Monday
Scottie Barnes (head) went back to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Nuggets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.The forward caught an elbow to the face from Nikola Jokic and was assisted to the locker room. Barnes is not expected to return with the game nearing its end, and he contributed 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists, five steals and a block across 35 minutes.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Excellent in win over 76ers
Scottie Barnes recorded 27 points (8-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 115-107 victory over Philadelphia.Barnes delivered a subpar performance in the season-opening loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday, but the star forward needed only a few days to bounce back. He carried the Toronto Raptors in scoring in this one and also made his presence felt in peripheral categories with his contributions on both ends of the court. Barnes should be one of Toronto's notable performers on a game-to-game basis as long as he stays healthy, especially with Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and RJ Barrett (shoulder) dealing with injuries.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Poor showing in season opener
Scottie Barnes ended with nine points (3-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 136-106 loss to Cleveland.Barnes is expected to be the leader of this young Toronto Raptors team, both on and off the court, and this subpar showing in the season opener isn't going to cut it. Chances are, this was just an off game for the star forward. He still delivered solid numbers in other categories, such as rebounds and assists, and Barnes has plenty of time to shake off the rust in his shooting. After all, this was his first regular-season appearance since March 1. His 2023-24 campaign was cut short and limited to just 60 regular-season appearances due to a left hand fracture.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Nears triple-double Tuesday
Scottie Barnes amassed 26 points (10-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 assists, nine rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes in Tuesday's 119-118 preseason win over the Celtics.Barnes scored at will against the Celtics while stuffing the stat sheet and hitting five of his nine three-point attempts. The 23-year-old is coming off a career-best season, during which he averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 2.8 combined steals plus blocks across 34.9 minutes per game in 60 regular-season outings. Barnes is the clear No. 1 option for the Toronto Raptors after the team traded away Pascal Siakam last season, and he will likely be in for another year of stuffing the stat sheet if he can stay healthy.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will play Friday
Scottie Barnes (personal) will play in Friday's preseason game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.Barnes missed Toronto's preseason opener for personal reasons but returned to practice over the last few days. Barring any changes, this will be Barnes' first appearance since he suffered his season-ending hand injury March 1.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Won't suit up Sunday
Scottie Barnes participated in Friday's practice but won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against Washington, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.Barnes had been away from the team due to personal reasons but is now with the Toronto Raptors for their training camp. However, he will need some time to work his way into game shape and won't suit up for Sunday's preseason opener.