Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Set to see specialist Monday
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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
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The Raptors announced 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
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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
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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
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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 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
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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 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.
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 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
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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
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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 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.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Rejoins team for training camp
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Barnes (personal) rejoined the Raptors for training camp in Montreal on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes had been away from the Raptors due to personal reasons but has rejoined the team, as expected. The 23-year-old forward's first chance to suit up this season will be Sunday's preseason opener against Washington.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Excused from start of camp
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Barnes (personal) will not be available for the start of training camp this week, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Barnes has been granted an excused personal absence by the Raptors, so there's no cause for concern here. The point forward is expected to join the team later this week, so he'll likely be available for Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards if his conditioning is up to par.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Set to ink five-year extension
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Barnes (hand) agreed Monday with the Raptors on a five-year maximum extension worth up to $270 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Keeping Barnes in the fold long term is a no-brainer for the Raptors, as the 22-year-old forward took a big leap forward during his third NBA season in 2023-24. Over his 60 appearances this past season, Barnes posted averages of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks in 34.9 minutes per game while shooting 47.5 percent from the field, 78.1 percent from the free-throw line and 34.1 percent from three-point range. Each of those averages represented career highs, and the free-throw and three-point percentages were also personal bests for Barnes. Expect Barnes and the Raptors to finalize the extension at some point in the coming days. Barnes missed the final 22 games of the 2023-24 season after undergoing surgery on his left hand, but he's set for a healthy offseason and shouldn't have any restrictions by the time training camp gets underway in the fall.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Expects to have healthy offseason
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Barnes said Monday during his exit interview that he wanted to play at the end of the regular season, but there was still swelling in his surgically-repaired left hand, so the medical staff held him out for precautionary reasons, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Barnes added that he doesn't expect to be limited during the offseason, so he appears firmly on track to lead the Raptors in 2024-25. The 2021 No. 4 overall pick was in the midst of a breakout campaign before breaking his left hand in early March. Across 60 appearances, Barnes averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.7 threes per game -- all career highs. He's eligible for a rookie scale contract extension this fall.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will miss season finale Sunday
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Barnes (hand) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Barnes was having an All-Star caliber season, but a left hand fracture ended his season March 1, and the Raptors employed a cautious approach with their star forward, especially once they were eliminated from playoff contention. Barnes ends the 2023-24 season with averages of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals across 34.9 minutes per game in 60 starts.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Undergoes successful surgery
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Barnes underwent surgery Monday to repair a fracture to the third metacarpal bone on his left hand, Eric Smith of Sportsnet 590 The Fan reports.
Barnes fractured his left hand in Friday's 120-105 loss to the Warriors. With surgery being deemed necessary to address the injury, Barnes will likely be sidelined for several weeks and could be shut down for the season, though Toronto hasn't provided an official timeline for his recovery. Before suffering the injury, Barnes had appeared in each of the Raptors' first 60 games of the season, averaging 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.7 three-pointers, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals in 34.9 minutes per contest while shooting 47.5 percent from the field and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Suffers left hand fracture
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Barnes suffered a fracture to the third metacarpal bone of his left hand in Friday's 120-105 loss to the Warriors and is considered out indefinitely, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. He recorded 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal across 16 minutes before departing.
The Raptors should provide more clarity regarding a recovery timetable for Barnes and a treatment plan in the coming days, but fantasy managers should be prepared for the third-year forward to miss multiple weeks. While Barnes is out, more minutes should open up for Kelly Olynyk, Gradey Dick, Bruce Brown and possibly Ochai Agbaji.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will not return Friday
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Barnes won't return to Friday's game versus the Warriors due to a left hand injury, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. He finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 16 minutes.
Barnes checked out of Friday's game before halftime and was in visible pain. Kelly Olynyk started the second half in his place, and he would be a big beneficiary if Barnes misses additional time. Next up for the Raptors is a matchup versus the Hornets on Sunday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Comes close to triple-double
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Barnes chipped in 19 points (9-22 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 136-125 loss to Dallas.
Barnes' ability to fill the stat sheet and rack up stats is no longer a secret in The Association, but the third-year forward has taken a massive leap in 2023-24, handling a bigger role as a playmaker and doing work on the boards. The numbers back that up, as Barnes is averaging 18.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 8.4 assists per game over his last eight appearances, a span in which he's also racked up five double-doubles and two triple-doubles.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Too much for Indiana
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Barnes finished with 21 points (8-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, 12 assists and five blocks over 38 minutes during Monday's 130-122 victory over Indiana.
Barnes became the eighth-youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double that also featured at least five blocks. Barnes feasted on a Pacers squad lacking point-of-attack pressure with Aaron Nesmith (ankle) sidelined, allowing Barnes' playmaking to thrive even while his scoring wasn't at peak efficiency.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Double-double in Friday's win
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Barnes ended with 20 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 123-121 victory over the Hawks.
It was the 23rd double-double of the season for the third-year forward, and his fourth in the last six games to go along with a triple-double. Barnes has struggled with his shot during that stretch, averaging 18.5 points while making just 16.7 percent (3-for-18) of his three-point attempts, but he's made up for it with 9.7 boards, 8.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks a contest.
