Barrett produced 39 points (13-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 9-12 FT), nine rebounds and five assists across 36 minutes during Monday's 130-119 win over the Pacers.
Barrett was coming off posting the first triple-double of his career in the Nov. 16 loss to the Celtics, and he backed that up by notching his best scoring output of the current campaign. This was Barrett's fourth game with at least 30 points this season, and he's also recorded 22 or more points in his past three appearances.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Logs first career triple-double
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Barrett registered 25 points (10-27 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-9 FT), 15 assists, 10 rebounds, one steal and one block over 42 minutes in Saturday's 126-123 overtime loss to the Celtics.
Playing on a second leg of a back-to-back, Barrett and Jakob Poeltl gave the NBA defending champions everything they could handle. While Barrett's final shooting numbers don't look great on paper, he consistently made timely buckets to keep the short-handed Raptors in the game, though his missed free throws in the fourth quarter ultimately allowed the Celtics to force overtime. Not only were his 15 assists a career high, but he also finished the game with the first triple-double of his NBA career. Since Nov. 1, Barrett has averaged 20.9 points, 6.9 assists, 6.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 34.6 minutes per game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores 22 points Friday
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Barrett closed Friday's 99-95 loss to the Pistons with 22 points (6-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one block over 34 minutes.
Barrett didn't have his best shooting performance since he nailed just 33 percent of his shots from the field and from three-point range, but he still finished as Toronto's second-best scorer behind Jakob Poeltl, who posted a season-high 25 points in this loss. Barrett remains a consistent scoring weapon for the Raptors, though it must be noted that he's reached the 20-point mark just twice in his last six outings. He's averaging 16.5 points per game while shooting 33.3 percent from the field in that stretch.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Shooting woes surface Sunday
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Barrett had 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-103 loss to the Lakers.
Barrett didn't have his best performance Sunday and had a rough showing from the field, making just 33.3 percent of his field goals. However, he salvaged his line a bit by posting solid numbers in the rebounding and assists categories. Even if he has an off night from time to time, Barrett should remain one of the Raptors' primary offensive options on a game-to-game basis.
Barrett logged 13 points (6-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 loss to the Clippers.
Barrett started the season on a strong note with three performances of at least 30 points in his first four games, but he has failed to reach the 25-point mark in his subsequent three outings. This 13-point performance was a season-low mark for the former Duke standout, but Barrett has a big-enough role and shoots enough to believe this should be nothing more than just an off night for the six-year veteran.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Solid with 23 points in loss
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Barrett logged 23 points (9-19 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 122-107 loss to the Kings.
Barrett poured in 31 points against the Kings two games ago, and although he regressed in the rematch, he still had an admirable total. Barrett has averaged 25.7 points, 7.0 assists and 5.3 rebounds after missing the first two games of the season, and he'll provide bonus production while Scottie Barnes (eye) is sidelined.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Stays hot vs. Kings
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Barrett racked up 31 points (10-26 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-11 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Saturday's 131-128 overtime victory over Sacramento.
Barrett turned in his third consecutive 30-plus point performance despite knocking down only 38.5 percent of his attempts from the field. He also contributed in a big way on the glass and as a distributor, resulting in a massive night across the board for fantasy managers. Expect the offense to continue to run through Barrett until Immanuel Quickley (pelvis) and Scottie Barnes (orbital) are cleared to return.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Double-doubles in loss
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Barrett contributed 33 points (14-22 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and 12 assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 131-125 loss to the Lakers.
Barrett recorded his first double-double of the season, although interestingly, he tallied double-digit assists as opposed to rebounds. While an injury delayed his start to the season, Barrett has hit the ground running, having now scored at least 30 points in consecutive games. Across three games, he is averaging 28.0 points to go with 4.7 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per game. His assist numbers are sure to take a hit once the Raptors start getting healthy bodies back on the floor. However, until then, just sit back and enjoy the show.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Goes for 31 points Wednesday
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Barrett amassed 31 points (10-18 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-12 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 138-133 loss to the Hornets.
Barrett led the Raptors in scoring in this contest and also ended just two assists away from a double-double. It's only been two games, but the star forward is enjoying an excellent start to the 2024-25 campaign. Barrett has scored a combined 51 points while shooting 19-for-39 from the field and 6-for-12 from deep. He'll aim to continue his strong start to the campaign against the Lakers on Friday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores 20 points in season debut
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Barrett provided 20 points (9-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists over 29 minutes during Monday's 127-125 overtime loss to the Nuggets.
Barrett didn't have his best shooting numbers, though that's somewhat expected since he suffered an injury in the preseason and this was his first taste of competitive basketball. Even if his shot isn't falling, Barrett will remain a valuable asset in most formats as long as he can hover around the 20-point mark while posting solid peripheral stats in most games.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Will make season debut Monday
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Barrett (shoulder) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Barrett missed the first three games of the 2024-25 regular season due to a shoulder injury sustained during training camp, but he's available to make his season debut Monday and should replace Ochai Agbaji in the starting lineup. In 32 games with the Raptors last season, Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 33.5 minutes per game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Deemed questionable for Monday
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Barrett (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Nuggets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett has yet to suit up during the 2024-25 campaign and may miss his fourth consecutive regular-season game. If the 24-year-old is ruled out, Ochai Agbaji will likely get the start at small forward again, while Jamison Battle may receive an uptick in playing time.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out vs. Minnesota
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Barrett (shoulder) won't play Saturday against the Timberwolves, head coach Darko Rajakovic told Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network.
The shoulder injury continues to bother Barrett, and the star forward will miss a third consecutive contest as a result. With Barrett out, Ochai Agbaji will likely get the start at small forward again, while Jamison Battle may receive an uptick in minutes. Barrett's next chance to play will come against the Nuggets on Monday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Iffy against Minnesota
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Barrett (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Barrett is in danger of missing his third straight game to start the season while dealing with a right shoulder injury. However, Barrett being listed as questionable instead of doubtful is a good sign that he is nearing a return to action.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Not playing Friday
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Barrett (shoulder) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett is dealing with a right shoulder injury, though he was able to practice Thursday, which bodes well for his progression toward a return to game action. The 24-year-old is expected to play a prominent role on a rebuilding Raptors squad, but he will have to wait at least one more game to make his 2024-25 debut. With Barrett out, Ochai Agbaji will likely get the start at small forward again, while Jamison Battle may receive an uptick in minutes.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Unlikely to play Friday
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Barrett (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett is expected to miss his second straight contest Friday while dealing with a right shoulder injury. However, Barrett did practice Thursday, indicating he is making progress in his recovery. If the 24-year-old forward is ultimately ruled out, Ochai Agbaji should receive another start in his absence.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Returns to practice
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Barrett (shoulder) participated in Thursday's practice, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett missed Toronto's regular-season opener Wednesday due to a sprain to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder but was able to practice Thursday. The Raptors should release an official injury report at some point Thursday to clarify the 24-year-old forward's status for Friday's matchup with Philadelphia.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Officially ruled out
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Barrett (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers.
Barrett still hasn't been cleared for contract, so this update is unsurprising. However, he has been a limited participant in recent practices and is progressing through rehab. His next chance to suit up will come Friday versus the 76ers, while Ochai Agbaji should start and play extended minutes on the wing until Barrett is ready for game action.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Likely to sit out Wednesday
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Barrett (shoulder) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Barrett has yet to be cleared for contact, but he's been able to go through practices in limited fashion. With Barrett expected to be sidelined for the season opener, the Raptors could turn to Ochai Agbaji for significant minutes on the wing.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Practices Monday
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Barrett (shoulder) practiced Monday, but his status for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers remains to be determined, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Barrett missed the entire preseason while dealing with a sprain to the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder, allowing Ochai Agbaji to see an extended run as a starter. However, Barrett is increasing his workload daily and should return to game action before long. Barrett's status for the regular-season opener should be released Tuesday afternoon.
