Raptors' RJ Barrett: Near double-double vs. Orlando
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Barrett finished Wednesday's 129-99 win over the Magic with 25 points (9-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal over 32 minutes.
Barrett helped the Raptors jump out to an early lead with 12 points in the first quarter before adding another nine in the second. His 25 points were second-most on Toronto behind Scottie Barnes' 28, and Barrett was rebound shy from logging his first double-double of the season. The veteran forward has scored at least 20 points in each of the first four games of the regular season, and his offensive output will be needed more than ever by the Raptors given the extended absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee).
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Scores 20 points in loss
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Barrett notched 20 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 117-94 loss to the Timberwolves.
With Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, Barrett finished as Toronto's second-leading scorer despite struggling with his efficiency, particularly from the free-throw line. The forward remained aggressive offensively, attempting a team-high 21 shots, while his three steals provided additional fantasy value. Barrett should continue handling a significant offensive role for the Raptors, though his inconsistent shooting remains a concern.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Near double-double Friday
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Barrett recorded 23 points (9-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block over 34 minutes during Friday's 112-102 victory over the Wizards.
Barrett was one of four Raptors players to haul in at least nine rebounds during Friday's game, and he finished as the team's second-leading scorer behind Scottie Barnes (28). Barrett has scored 20-plus points in each of the first two games of the regular season and figures to have a larger role offensively while Kawhi Leonard elevates his conditioning.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Drops 20 points in opener
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Barrett closed Wednesday's 135-92 victory over Chicago with 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 26 minutes.
The new-look Raptors got off to a roaring start in 2026-27. Barrett was one of four starters to reach 20-plus points in the season opener, and although he was unable to connect on any of his three-point attempts, the Toronto native was still highly efficient from the field. He finished second on Toronto with a plus-34 rating in 26 minutes, and he'll aim to build upon the solid outing against the Wizards on Friday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: In line to play Wednesday
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Barrett (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Chicago.
Barrett sat out Friday's preseason finale but should be back in the lineup when the Raptors host the Bulls. Across four preseason appearances in 2026, he averaged 18.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.5 steals in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out for Friday
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Barrett will rest for Friday's preseason finale against Detroit, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Pressreports.
The Raptors are resting their entire first unit and possibly some key reserves. Barrett is expected to be ready to roll for Opening Night.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Notches 17 points
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Barrett finished with 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes in Tuesday's 148-98 preseason win over the Knicks.
Barrett provided steady offense alongside Toronto's other starters, converting half of his field-goal attempts and getting to the free-throw line five times. His contributions helped the Raptors score 86 points in the first half, putting the game well out of reach before halftime.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Nets 20 points with five dimes
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Barrett recorded 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 23 minutes in Saturday's 114-106 preseason win over the Clippers.
Barrett's 20 points were a game high, and he finished with a ridiculous plus-21 differential in the win. He's not a great free-throw shooter, and he won't do much in the defensive categories, but Barrett should be a reliable source of points and triples as one of the key cogs in Toronto's offense this season.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ties for game-high 15 points Saturday
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Barrett finished with 15 points (3-9 FG, 2-4 FT, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 17 minutes in Saturday's 129-105 preseason loss to Miami.
Barrett was efficient from deep Saturday, and he managed to tie Tyreke Key with a game-high in scoring. The 26-year-old averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists over 30.3 minutes per contest during the 2025-26 campaign. However, he appeared in less than 58 regular-season games for the third consecutive year. Regardless of what the future holds for Barrett, he will need to remain healthy. His three-point shooting also needs work, especially since he shot a career-high 40.1 percent from downtown in 2020-21, his second season in the NBA.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Wants to stay in Toronto
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Barrett wants to stay with the Raptors, per Sam Amico of HoopsWire.com.
Barrett is set for unrestricted free agency next summer following the expiration of his rookie contract extension, originally signed as a member of the Knicks back in 2022. The 26-year-old swingman tends to be a better fantasy investment in points leagues -- he's never shot at least 75 percent from the free-throw line and has averaged at least one steal just one time his career.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Misses qualifiers
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Barrett did not participate in Canada's latest FIBA World Cup qualifying window as he gears up for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 57 starts for Toronto during the 2025-26 regular season while shooting 49.1 percent from the field. The 26-year-old remains an important part of a Raptors offense that is expected to feature Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Immanuel Quickley. That collection of scoring options could limit Barrett's overall usage, but he should remain a steady source of points and rebounds in most fantasy formats.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Strong finish to campaign
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Barrett amassed 23 points (9-25 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, six assists and three steals in 43 minutes during Sunday's 114-102 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Barrett played a huge role during Toronto's seven-game playoff run, scoring at least 18 points in each contest. The star forward put together another productive campaign in 2025-26, averaging 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.7 three-pointers in 30.3 minutes per contest over 57 regular-season games. With most of the Raptors' core players under contract for 2026-27, Barrett is likely to handle a similar role next year.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Seals win in dramatic fashion
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Barrett produced 24 points (8-21 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Friday's 112-110 overtime victory over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Barrett landed a three-pointer with just 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime, sealing an emphatic victory at home. The shot was reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard's game-winner back in 2019, with the ball skying off the back of the rim before dropping into the basket. It continues what has been a strong series for Barrett, who's averaged 24.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.7 three-pointers thus far. Toronto will now head back to Cleveland for Game 7, where Barrett will look to lead his team into the second round of the playoffs.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Double-doubles in Game 5 defeat
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Barrett tallied 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), 12 rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 125-120 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Barrett was relatively efficient in this one, though he did struggle at the charity stripe. Still, the 25-year-old forward led the Raptors in scoring and has now reached the 20-point threshold in four of five first-round outings. He also recorded his first double-double of the season with a game- and season-best 12 rebounds. Barrett and the Raptors will aim to stave off elimination in Friday's Game 6 in Toronto, though they could be without Brandon Ingram, who left Wednesday's loss early due to right heel inflammation.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Buries six treys in win
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Barrett finished Thursday's 126-104 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 33 points (12-19 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes.
Barrett showed up for the Raptors in a big way on the offensive end. He combined with Scottie Barnes for 66 points, though it was Barrett who drilled a team-high six triples. The 25-year-old's production on the offensive end proved to be one of the key difference makers in Game 3 to keep his squad's playoff hopes alive. Barrett is averaging 26.3 points while hitting at a clip of 64.4 percent from the field through the first three games of the first round.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Near double-double in Game 2 loss
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Barrett recorded 22 points (10-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and five assists over 38 minutes during Toronto's 115-105 Game 2 loss against the Cavaliers on Monday in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Barrett was rebound shy from logging a double-double and had another efficient performance from the floor Monday, finishing as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind Scottie Barnes (26 points). Barrett has gone 17-for-26 (65.4 percent) from the field over the first two games of the series, and the Raptors will need that efficiency in Game 3 on Thursday if the team wishes to avoid going down 3-0 in the series.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Tallies 24 points in Game 1 loss
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Barrett logged 24 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes during the Raptors' 126-113 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 1 of the first round of the playoffs Saturday.
Barrett was quiet in the first quarter with just two points, but he responded by scoring nine points in the second frame and 13 in the second half to lead the Raptors in scoring. He's carrying some momentum from the tail end of the regular season, when he averaged 21.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.4 threes in 31.5 minutes across his eight games prior to the start of the playoffs.
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Raptors' Jamal Shead: Starting sans Quickley
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Shead is in the Raptors' starting lineup for Game 1 against the Cavaliers on Saturday.
Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Game 1, prompting the Raptors to move Shead into the starting lineup alongside Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl. Shead started 12 regular-season games, during which he averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals over 32.1 minutes per game.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Posts team-high 26 points
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Barrett chipped in 26 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 victory over the Nets.
Barrett's status was up in the air earlier in the day, but he took the court and helped the Raptors clinch a playoff berth in the lopsided victory. The Raptors have made the playoffs despite a slew of injuries throughout the regular season. Barrett endured a whopping 25 games lost to injury, and the lengthy absences of Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) and Jakob Poeltl also posed challenges. Although Quickley left the game with a hamstring issue, Barrett and the rest of the first unit are healthy as they prepare to take on the Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Late scratch Friday
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Barrett is out for Friday's game against the Knicks due to right knee soreness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett is a late scratch from the lineup Friday, and the Raptors may proceed with caution ahead of the postseason. With the star forward sidelined against New York, the likes of Ja'Kobe Walter, A.J. Lawson and Jamal Shead should be more involved.
