Baynes has agreed to a contract with the Brisbane Bullets of the Australian NBL, Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com reports. The contract has an NBA out, which will allow him to return to the NBA if he can find an interested team.
Baynes worked out for NBA teams in Las Vegas during Summer League, but he didn't find a suitor. He'll resume his playing career in the NBL with the hope of returning to the big league. Baynes was hospitalized for two months and needed to learn how to walk again following a spinal cord injury from a freak fall while playing for the Australian national team in the Tokyo Olympics last summer.
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Aron Baynes: Healthy, to work out for teams
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Baynes (neck) has recovered from his injury and will be working out for NBA teams in Las Vegas on Friday, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reports.
Baynes was hospitalized for two months and needed to learn how to walk again following a spinal cord injury from a freak fall while playing for the Australian national team in the Tokyo Olympics last summer. The 35-year-old last played for the Raptors in 2020-21, where he averaged 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds in 18.5 minutes. The 6-foot-10 center has shown upside as a rebounder with some floor-spacing ability (30.8 percent from three on 360 career attempts).
Baynes remains in the hospital with severe nerve damage in his neck following a freak accident in the locker room during one of Australia's Olympic games, and his status for the upcoming season is now in jeopardy, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
To add insult to injury, this news comes days after Baynes was waived by the Raptors. The veteran big man's health is the first priority at this point, as the news sounds more severe than initially reported. The injury is potentially career threatening, as any significant time missed for the 34-year-old would be difficult to return from.
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Aron Baynes: Let go by Raps
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Baynes was waived by the Raptors on Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Baynes quickly fell out of favor with coach Nick Nurse last season and often wasn't a meaningful part of the rotation in Toronto. He still managed to average 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds in 18.5 minutes, but the season was a massive disappointment compared to his surprising 2019-20 campaign with the Suns. As a 34-year-old with issues staying healthy and trouble making an impact last year, it would be surprising if Baynes were to find his way into a fantasy-relevant role this upcoming season.
Baynes (foot) saw the court in Thursday's game against Chicago, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
Baynes had been listed as probable ahead of tipoff and another update was not provided. He had not appeared in a game since April 10 but ended up playing 21 minutes and finishing with six points, four boards and three assists in the 114-102 loss.
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Raptors' Aron Baynes: Adds six points off bench
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Baynes posted six points (3-6, FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 21 minutes during Thursday's 114-102 loss to Chicago.
Baynes saw his first game action since April 10 as he made a return from a foot injury while the team was decimated by injuries. The 34-year-old center could see minutes in the team's final two games as well if coach Nick Nurse continues to sit the main rotation players.
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Raptors' Aron Baynes: Upgraded to probable
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Baynes (foot) is probable for Thursday's game against Chicago, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.
Baynes had been ruled out for Thursday's game due to a foot injury, but now it looks like he will play. If he plays, he could see some minutes with a variety of Toronto players sidelined.
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Raptors' Aron Baynes: Officially out Thursday
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Baynes (foot) will not be available for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Josh Lewenberg of TSN reports.
Baynes fell out of the rotation last month and has since been dealing with a foot issue that's kept him sidelined since April 10. With only two more games left on the schedule, there's a good chance Baynes' season is over.
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Raptors' Aron Baynes: Won't play Tuesday
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Baynes (foot) will not play Tuesday against the Clippers, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Baynes hadn't been listed on the team's most recent injury report, but a foot injury will keep him sidelined for Tuesday's contest. Khem Birch and Freddie Gillespie likely will be looking at significant minutes with Toronto down to eight healthy players.
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Raptors' Aron Baynes: Off injury report
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Baynes (foot) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Baynes looks like he's ready to return after dealing with a foot injury in the last week. The 34-year-old hasn't been a part of the rotation in several weeks, so his health won't have a major impact in fantasy.
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Raptors' Aron Baynes: Out as expected
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Baynes (foot) is out Saturday against the Grizzlies, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
The only status Baynes wasn't listed under for Saturday was probable, as he was initially available before being deemed questionable, then doubtful and now out. His absence won't affect fantasy.
