Scottie Barnes Cleared To Return Thursday
Scottie Barnes (ankle) will return from a two-game absence on Thursday against Brooklyn. The team has upgraded him from questionable to available. Barnes' workload might be limited due to the nature of his injury, but he should be heavily involved in the offense when he's on the court, as Toronto won't have the services of RJ Barrett (illness) and Jakob Poeltl (groin) on Thursday. Barnes has averaged 20.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 8.6 assists in four appearances this month.
Source: Blake Murphy
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Source: Blake Murphy
Scottie Barnes Ruled Out Versus The Nets
Scottie Barnes (hand) won't suit up on Sunday against the Nets, marking his second-consecutive absence. Barnes was absent for Friday's loss to the Detroit Pistons. As a result, Jonathan Mogbo entered the starting lineup and finished with six points, eight rebounds, and one block. However, Jakob Poeltl (hand) and Immanuel Quickley (rest) are also out for this one, so Mogbo should see a bump in production behind Ochai Agbaji, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead, and RJ Barrett.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Toronto Raptors forward Source: NBA Injury Report
Scottie Barnes Unavailable Against Pistons
Scottie Barnes (hand) won't play against the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The 23-year-old will be out of action during the second leg of a back-to-back set due to an injured right hand. On Wednesday versus the Blazers, Barnes finished with five points, two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 27 minutes on the floor. He's been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers recently. While Barnes is sidelined, Jonathan Mogbo and Cole Swider will be in line for a more prominent role in tonight's contest.
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According to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun, Toronto Raptors forward Source: Ryan Wolstat
Scottie Barnes Available On Thursday
Scottie Barnes (hand) is available for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers. The 23-year-old has been bothered by a contusion on his right hand, which has undoubtedly impacted his shooting numbers of late. It's unknown how much action Barnes will continue to receive heading toward the end of the 2024-25 campaign. But as far as Thursday night is concerned, the absences of Gradey Dick (knee), Jakob Poeltl (rest), and Immanuel Quickley (rest) should keep Barnes busy on both ends of the floor.
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Toronto Raptors forward Source: Esfandiar Baraheni
Scottie Barnes Iffy For Thursday
Scottie Barnes (finger) is considered questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has sustained a joint contusion on one of the fingers of his right hand. Toronto has begun to rest its big names regularly in recent weeks, but Barnes has made 10 consecutive appearances. Ochai Agbaji (rest), who is returning to the lineup on Thursday, will help fill the void left by Barnes if he can't play. Meanwhile, Ja'Kobe Walter, A.J. Lawson, and Jamison Battle will also have additional playing opportunities.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Toronto Raptors guard/forward Source: NBA Injury Report
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