Barrett (rest) is not on the injury report and will be available for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Barrett didn't play in any of the Raptors' last three games. He dealt with an illness that sidelined him for two contests, but he also received rest in the most recent game against the Warriors on March 20. Barrett's absence from the injury report suggests the star forward should handle his regular workload Sunday. Barrett is averaging 19.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 0.6 steals per game across five starts in March.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out for Thursday
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Barrett (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will miss a third straight game for the Raptors. However, this time, it is for rest purposes after battling an illness, which kept him out the previous two games. Jamison Battle and Ochai Agbaji will likely continue to shoulder the load in Golden State.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Out again Monday
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Barrett (illness) will not play Monday against the Suns, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will be sidelined for a second straight game while he tends to an illness. His absence should open up more playing time on the wing of Ochai Agbaji, Jamison Battle, A.J. Lawson and Garrett Temple.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out Sunday
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Barrett (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The illness is a new concern for Barrett, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Suns. Jamison Battle and A.J. Lawson will likely see a bump in minutes due to Barrett being sidelined.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Questionable for Sunday
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Barrett is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an illness, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett is not at 100 percent due to an illness, so a decision on his status will be made closer to Sunday's tipoff. He's averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Off injury report
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Barrett has been removed from the injury report and will play Friday against the Jazz, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports.
Barrett missed Wednesday's matchup with Philadelphia due to personal reasons but will return after his one-game absence. His return comes at a convenient time for the Raptors, as they will be without Gradey Dick (knee), Jonathan Mogbo (nose), Jakob Poeltl (rest), Ja'Kobe Walter (hip) and Brandon Ingram (ankle). On the season, Barrett averages 21.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks over 33.1 minutes.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Barrett has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers due to a personal matter.
Barrett is one of seven players that Toronto is ruling out for Wednesday, while Jamison Battle (nose) and Scottie Barnes (hand) are carrying questionable tags and Ochai Agbaji (ankle) is listed as doubtful. With the Raptors set to be shorthanded Wednesday, reserves such as A.J. Lawson, Jamal Shead and Jared Rhoden could be headed for extensive playing time.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Comes close to triple-double
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Barrett supplied 14 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds and eight assists in 27 minutes during Monday's 119-104 victory over Washington.
Barrett didn't have a productive shooting performance, making only 33.3 percent of his attempts from the floor, but he salvaged his fantasy line by contributing in other areas. The star forward ended just two assists away from recording what would've been his third triple-double of the season, and fantasy managers can rely on him to produce solid lines even when his shooting isn't falling. Barrett is averaging 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks per game since the beginning of March.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Drops team-high 23 in loss
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Barrett notched a team-high 23 points (7-17 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 28 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 loss to the Wizards.
After being rested on the front half of a back-to-back Friday, Barrett returned and scored better than 20 points for the third straight appearance, and the seventh time in his last nine contests. Over that stretch, the 24-year-old wing is averaging 22.3 points, 5.8 boards, 5.3 assists, 2.3 threes and 0.9 steals while shooting a cool 50.0 percent from the floor and 43.8 percent from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Removed from injury report
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Barrett has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
After resting during Friday's win against the Jazz, Barrett will be back on the floor for the Raptors on Saturday to take on Washington. The veteran forward is having a strong season with Toronto, averaging career-high numbers in points (21.7), rebounds (6.4) and assists (5.7) while shooting 47.6 percent from the floor and 35.7 from beyond the arc.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't play Friday
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Barrett is out for Friday's game versus the Jazz due to rest purposes, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett hasn't suffered any injury but will head out for the first leg of Toronto's back-to-back Friday. With Ochai Agbaji (ankle) also out, Jamison Battle could receive increased playing time. Barrett's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Washington.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Efficient in win Sunday
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Barrett produced 22 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 33 minutes during Sunday's 104-102 victory over the Magic.
Barrett has had some ups and downs when it comes to his shooting numbers since the end of the All-Star break, but he displayed an efficient touch in this win Sunday and reached the 20-point mark after not doing so in his previous two outings. Still, Barrett is consistent enough to remain a valuable fantasy commodity across all formats due to his role in the offensive scheme. He's scored at least 20 points in four of his six outings since the All-Star break, averaging 21.7 points and shooting 49.5 percent from the floor in that stretch.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Team-high 22 points Tuesday
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Barrett finished Tuesday's 111-101 loss to the Celtics with 22 points (10-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
Barrett wasn't particularly effective from three-point range Tuesday, but he did his damage from inside the arc as he led the Raptors in scoring and rebounds. The 24-year-old Canadian has scored at least 20 points in each of his last four games since returning from a five-game absence due to a concussion. Barrett will look to extend that streak against the Pacers on Wednesday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Keeps scoring run alive
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Barrett registered 23 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-12 FT), six rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-109 victory over Phoenix.
Barrett has scored at least 23 points in his three games since returning to the hardwood after a five-game absence in early February due to a concussion. The star forward is firmly established as one of the Raptors' go-to options on offense when he's healthy, and he'll aim to keep that solid scoring stretch alive when the Raptors take on the Celtics on Tuesday.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Efficient performance Friday
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Barrett registered 29 points (11-17 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Friday's 120-111 overtime loss to the Heat.
Barrett not only led the Raptors in scoring Friday, he also posted a game-high scoring total for the second game in a row. He closed the first half of the season with a 27-point effort in the loss to the Cavaliers on Feb. 12 before the All-Star break and now notched another impressive effort. Barrett has also reached the 30-point plateau eight times this season, and his role as one of the Raptors' primary offensive weapons is pretty much set in stone as long as he remains healthy.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Game-high 27 points in return
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Barrett (concussion) recorded 27 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 131-108 loss to the Cavaliers.
The star wing looked great in his first game back from a concussion that had kept him sidelined for the past five games, matching his best scoring performance since Dec. 26 and matching his season high in steals. Barrett also delivered one of his more efficient outings of late, especially given the volume.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Not listed on injury report
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Barrett (concussion) is not listed on the Raptors' injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett hit his head hard during a Feb. 2 win over the Clippers but returned to the game and finished with 20 points (9-21 FG), seven assists, six rebounds and three steals in 33 minutes. However, he started feeling concussion symptoms following the contest and has missed five straight games due to the league's concussion protocols. While Barrett appears ready to return to action, he may face some limitations in his first game back. Wednesday is also Toronto's final contest before the All-Star break.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Another absence coming
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Barrett (concussion) will not play Tuesday against the 76ers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will miss a fifth straight game Tuesday as he's still in the concussion protocol. It's unclear if he'll get the green light in time for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, but it appears there's a good chance he's sidelined through the All-Star break.
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Won't play Sunday vs. Houston
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Barrett (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Barrett will miss a fourth consecutive game as he has not been able to clear the league's concussion protocol. His next opportunity to take the floor will be Tuesday against the 76ers. Ja'Kobe Walter and Ochai Agbaji are candidates to start Sunday due to the absences of Barrett and new acquisition Brandon Ingram (ankle).
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Raptors' RJ Barrett: Remaining sidelined Friday
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Barrett (concussion) won't play in Friday's game versus the Thunder, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Barrett will miss his third straight contest Friday due to being in concussion protocol. Ja'Kobe Walter will likely draw another start in his absence. Barrett's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Houston.
