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.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will play Thursday
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Barnes (hand) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes has been dealing with a hand injury, which has recently impacted his play, scoring in single digits in each of the last two games for Toronto. However, he'll be in the lineup for the Raptors on Thursday against Portland.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Thursday
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Barnes is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers with a finger joint contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes is coming off a tough showing during Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls, finishing with nine points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes. Thursday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Raptors could be considering a maintenance day here.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Another muted performance Tuesday
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Barnes posted nine points (4-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 137-118 loss to the Bulls.
Barnes connected on just 28.6 percent of his field-goal attempts Tuesday. It was the second game in a row that he failed to crack double-digit points, and over his last five games, he's shot 34.2 percent from the field and 15.8 percent from three-point range. Barnes will look to get back on track against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Plays just 28 minutes
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Barnes accumulated nine points (4-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 victory over the 76ers.
The Raptors continue to keep Barnes' minutes in check, as the franchise doesn't have much to play for in the final weeks. Across 14 March appearances, Barnes has averaged 28.6 minutes per game with 17.1 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.7 three-pointers on 42.0 percent shooting from the field and 25.0 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Efficient 22 points with full line
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Barnes provided 22 points (8-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-89 loss to the Spurs.
Barnes led the Raptors in scoring during an efficient shooting display Sunday, but it wasn't nearly enough in the blowout defeat. The All-Star forward remains at risk of having his workload managed as Toronto wraps up a losing campaign, but he should remain highly productive for fantasy managers when available. Through 10 outings in March, Barnes has averaged 18.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.7 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 29.0 minutes.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Drops game-high 29 in loss
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Barnes closed Thursday's 117-114 loss to Golden State with 29 points (11-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one block across 34 minutes.
The fourth-year forward led all scorers on the night while recording his 23rd double-double of the season, but it wasn't quite enough to secure a rare road win for the Raptors. Five of Barnes' double-doubles have come in his last eight appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 19.0 points, 8.8 boards, 4.4 assists and 2.0 steals.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Double-double in road win
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Barnes amassed 20 points (8-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Friday's 126-118 win over Utah.
The fourth-year forward missed Wednesday's game with a hand injury, which likely contributed to Friday's reduced workload, but Barnes still came through with his 22nd double-double of the season and fourth in six March appearances. On the month so far, he's averaging 16.8 points, 8.8 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks, with his scoring curtailed by 38.9 percent shooting from the floor.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will play Friday
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Barnes (hand) is available for Friday's game against Utah, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
After missing Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Barnes will overcome a right hand injury and be available Friday. The star forward should be able to handle his normal workload against the Jazz. Barnes has averaged 17.7 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.8 blocks in 31.9 minutes over his last nine games.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable to play Friday
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Barnes (hand) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Utah, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Barnes was unable to play in Wednesday's win over the 76ers after aggravating a right hand injury against the Wizards on Monday. Jamison Battle, Jared Rhoden and Garrett Temple would continue to see more playing time if Barnes is unable to play Friday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Not playing Wednesday vs. Philly
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Barnes (hand) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barnes has been playing through a right hand sprain, which he aggravated during Monday's win over the Wizards. The Raptors are significantly shorthanded for Wednesday's Atlantic division clash, and Barnes' absence opens the door for Jamison Battle (nose), Garrett Temple and Jared Rhoden to see significant playing time. Barnes' next chance to play is Friday against the Jazz.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Iffy for Wednesday
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Barnes is questionable for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a right hand sprain,Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
According to Murphy, Barnes has been playing through the hand/finger sprain over the last few games, and he aggravated it in Monday's loss to the Wizards. The Raptors are already shorthanded for Wednesday's contest, and given the team's standing as a non-playoff contender, it wouldn't be a surprise if Barnes was held out if he's less than 100 percent.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable Saturday
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Barnes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
After recording a double-double in Friday's win against the Jazz, Barnes may sit against Washington in the second game of a back-to-back. If the Raptors end up ruling out the star forward, Toronto will likely turn to Jamison Battle and Jared Rhoden to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt Saturday, especially if Chris Boucher (teeth) cannot play.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Stuffs stat sheet in return
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Barnes logged 24 points (10-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block in 36 minutes during Friday's 125-115 overtime loss to the Bulls.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a calf injury, the fourth-year forward slotted back into the lineup without skipping a beat, turning in a well-rounded performance in Friday's narrow loss. He's been more efficient since the All-Star break, shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from deep, compared to 44.7 and 26.6 prior to the break. If he can keep up that pace, his fantasy value will continue to climb. His next outing comes Sunday against the Magic.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Will face Chicago
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Head coach Darko Rajakovic said that Barnes (hip) is available to play in Friday's game against Chicago, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Barnes missed Wednesday's loss to the Pacers due to a left hip contusion, though he'll return to game action Friday. Over his last five outings, the star forward has averaged 20.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 blocks across 35.4 minutes per contest. He has shot only 23.5 percent from beyond the arc in that five-game span, putting up an average of 3.4 triples per game.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable against Chicago
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Barnes (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barnes missed Wednesday's game against the Pacers with a hip contusion, and his status remains in limbo for Friday. The star forward's designation should be updated closer to tipoff. If Barnes remains sidelined against Chicago, Ochai Agbaji would carry streaming consideration in fantasy leagues after joining the starting lineup Wednesday.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Won't play Wednesday
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Barnes (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Barnes will sit out the second half of Toronto's back-to-back against the Pacers due to a hip contusion. The star forward's next chance to suit up comes Friday in Chicago. The Raptors' offense should run through Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett on Wednesday, and Ochai Agbaji stands out as the most likely candidate to replace Barnes in the starting lineup.
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Raptors' Scottie Barnes: Questionable for Wednesday
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Barnes is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana with a hip contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Wednesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Raptors could exercise caution here. During Tuesday's 111-101 loss to Boston, Barnes produced 21 points (7-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals over 34 minutes. If he's unable to play, guys like Gradey Dick, Jamal Shead and Ja'Kobe Walter could step into larger roles for the Raptors.
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