The Raptors can redeploy their minutes to see more from their young role players, reaping some other benefits in the process.

The Raptors are listing Scottie Barnes as questionable for Friday's game in Chicago with a left hip contusion. Barnes' hip injury sidelined him for Toronto's 20-point loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, and he is now in jeopardy of missing his second straight game.

I think I’m just a natural star defender,” Barnes said. “I’m trying to read everything out there on the floor, I’m making my own little game plan, similar to what Draymond

The Toronto Raptors will be without Scottie Barnes while Jakob Poeltl will make his return Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers

Stuffs stat sheet in return

The Raptors don’t get much of a spotlight in the U.S. unless the team is a contender. That said, Barnes still managed to win rookie of the year over the likes of Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham, so the message got out on him that year at least and he also has made an all-star appearance.

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors is unexpectedly predicted to have one of the NBA's worst-value contracts in two years.

Contrary to their dismal record and bottom-five standing, the Toronto Raptors have mostly enjoyed positive vibes and promising developments this season as they prioritize lottery odds over wins.Franchise star Scottie Barnes has bounced back from multiple injuries to play the best two-way basketball of his career.

For Scottie Barnes, matching up with Kevin Durant was another opportunity to prove he's an elite defender. The Raptors star was more than up to the task on Sunday.

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Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher,and RJ Barrett each scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors made 20 3-pointers in a 127-109 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

Scottie Barnes is back for the Toronto Raptors. The 23-year-old forward has been upgraded to available after missing Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip contusion. His return gives Toronto an almost fully healthy roster as they take on the Chicago Bulls.