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' Jordan Nwora: Impressive off bench Sunday
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Nwora chipped in 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 loss to Miami.
Nwora saw regular minutes for the Raptors off the bench since the beginning of March, and while his playing time was not enough to make him a viable fantasy alternative across all formats, he certainly tried to make the most of his minutes whenever his name was called upon duty. Nwora scored in double digits in 12 of his 22 appearances from March 1 onward, including five of his last eight.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Close to double-double in loss
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Olynyk produced 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 loss to the Heat.
Olynyk finished just two rebounds shy of a double-double in the season finale, and while his all-around ability was noticeable regardless of whether he was starting or coming off the bench, he only posted six double-doubles all season long. Olynyk ended the 2023-24 campaign on a strong scoring note, however, putting up double-digit points in 10 of his last 11 appearances.
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Raptors' Gary Trent: Scores 18 in season finale
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Trent racked up 18 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 23 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 loss to the Heat.
Trent was one of the few Toronto veterans who didn't get traded before the deadline. He was a regular starter during the final months of the campaign, and more often than not, he was a consistent source of scoring for a depleted Raptors team. Trent finishes the regular season having scored 20 or more points in only 13 games, and his scoring average was his lowest of his last four seasons in The Association.
Raptors' Javon Freeman-Liberty: Starting against Miami
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Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus Miami, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Freeman-Liberty is averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while connecting on 51.9 percent of 10.4 shots across five prior starts this season. He is joined by Gary Trent in Toronto's backcourt Sunday.
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Raptors' Ochai Agbaji: Starting in regular-season finale
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Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Miami, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Agbaji gets the nod with the first unit due to RJ Barrett (knee) being sidelined. Agbaji has boom appeal as a volume shooter, giving him streaming credibility in Toronto's 82nd game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't play Sunday
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Barrett (knee) has ruled out for Sunday's game versus Miami, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will sit out due to a sore left knee, though the injury isn't expected to be anything that affects his offseason preparation. In 32 appearances with the Raptors after coming over from the Knicks in a Dec. 30 trade, Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 33.5 minutes per game. He's under contract with Toronto through the 2026-27 season.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Dealing with knee soreness
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Barrett is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Miami due to left knee soreness, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Barrett dropped 35 points in 33 minutes during Friday's loss to Miami, but it's unclear if he'll take the court Sunday. Given that Toronto is eliminated from playoff contention and has little at stake Sunday, Barrett's questionable tag could hint that the Raptors are leaning toward holding him out, though official word on his status likely won't come until closer to the 1 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Raptors' Malik Williams: Re-ups with Toronto
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Williams re-signed Saturday with the Raptors on a second 10-day contract, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Williams' initial 10-day deal expired earlier Saturday, but he quickly reached agreement with Toronto on a new deal to ensure that he'll be available for Sunday's season finale in Miami. Over the course of his first week and a half in the NBA, Williams appeared in six games (two starts) and averaged 2.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 15.8 minutes per contest. He'll likely serve as the top backup to starting center Kelly Olynyk on Sunday.
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Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Out against Miami
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Quickley won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat due to a left adductor strain, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Quickley will miss Toronto's regular-season finale Sunday due to an adductor injury. The 24-year-old guard will end the 2023-24 season averaging, 17.0 points, 4.9 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 29.2 minutes across 68 appearances. However, Quickley's numbers improved once he was traded from New York to Toronto, as he averaged 18.6 points, 6.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 33.3 minutes over 38 appearances, all of which were starts, for the Raptors.
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Raptors' Mouhamadou Gueye: Ruled out for season finale
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Gueye (thumb) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Gueye was a late scratch for Friday's contest due to a thumb injury, and the Raptors won't risk him since they have nothing to play for. Gueye ends the 2023-24 campaign as a non-factor from a fantasy perspective, making 11 appearances off the bench and averaging 2.4 points with 2.1 rebounds per contest. He spent most of the season with the Raptors 905 in the G League.
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Raptors' Chris Boucher: Won't play Sunday
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Boucher (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Boucher last played March 9, when he recorded 16 points and eight rebounds across 31 minutes in a road loss to the Trail Blazers. The big man missed Toronto's final 18 contests, and he finished the campaign with averages of 6.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game across 50 appearances off the bench. From a statistical perspective, this was Boucher's worst year since the 2018-19 campaign, his second season in the NBA.
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Raptors' D.J. Carton: Remains sidelined Sunday
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Carton (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Carton will miss his 20th straight contest Sunday due to a right ankle sprain. The 23-year-old guard will end the 2023-24 season averaging 2.8 points and 1.0 rebounds in 9.0 minutes across four appearances.
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Raptors' Jakob Poeltl: Remains out against Miami
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Poeltl (finger) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Heat, Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun reports.
Poeltl will miss his 21st straight game to end the season Sunday after undergoing surgery on his left pinkie finger. The 28-year-old big man will end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 11.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 26.4 minutes across 50 appearances.
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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.
Barrett closed Friday's 125-103 loss to the Heat with 35 points (13-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes.
Barrett was Toronto's best player by a wide margin Friday, but his explosive offensive outing was not enough to lift the Raptors to victory. It's unclear whether Barrett will see any minutes in the season finale at Miami on Sunday, but he's ending the season on a strong note having posted 20 or more points in each of his five appearances this month.
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Raptors' Kelly Olynyk: Pulls down 11 rebounds Friday
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Olynyk ended Friday's 125-103 loss to the Heat with eight points (3-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and six assists in 25 minutes.
Olynyk didn't have his best scoring performance Friday, but he pulled down double-digit rebounds for the first time since March 1. Olynyk heads into the regular-season finale at Miami with averages of 14.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game over his last 10 appearances, but given Toronto has nothing to play for, it wouldn't be surprising if Olynyk doesn't see minutes.
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Raptors' Immanuel Quickley: Struggles from field Friday
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Quickley supplied 15 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 30 minutes during Friday's 125-103 loss to the Heat.
Quickley struggled a bit from the field and was unable to deliver a significant impact in yet another loss for the Raptors, and the downgrade in the scoring column was surprising since he was coming off a season-high 32 points in a loss to Brooklyn on Wednesday. Quickley has scored 15 or more points in his last six outings, a span in which he's averaging 23.2 points per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the floor.
