RJ Barrett Remains Out Of Raptors Lineup
1 year agoToronto Raptors guard/forward RJ Barrett (personal) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Wednesday versus Sacramento. He recently lost his younger brother Nathan, and it's unclear when Barrett will be available again for the Raptors. Bruce Brown has played a bigger part in the rotation during Barrett's absence, while Gradey Dick has nailed down a starting role. The 20-year-old rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 31.4 minutes across his five-game stint in the first unit. Barrett's absence also means a larger role offensively for Gary Trent Jr. and Immanuel Quickley (personal). A clash with the Kings is a very good fantasy matchup for the Raptors squad, as it's a meeting between two teams that don't put a lot of focus on defense and like to push the pace.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
RJ Barrett Resting Against The Hornets
4 days agoToronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (rest) won't play on Friday against Charlotte. The former Knick has played well this season, averaging 21.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists. However, he's appeared in only 54 games, missing time for various reasons. The Raptors are still in the hunt for a Play-In spot, although time is running out for the team to make a late-season surge. At any rate, his absence should mean Scottie Barnes, Jakob Poeltl, and Immanuel Quickley will see a few more scoring tries. Jamison Battle, averaging 10.4 points in five starts during the 2024-25 campaign, should continue to fill the void in the rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
RJ Barrett Misses Third Straight Contest
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (rest) will be out of the lineup for a third straight game on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors. Barrett has missed a pair of games due to an illness and will be rested on Thursday night. His absence has created more scoring opportunities for Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes. Meanwhile, Jamison Battle has taken on a starting role. Battle has not been comfortable in the role on the offensive end, shooting only 31.9 percent from the field. He has averaged 10.3 points and 4.8 rebounds since moving to the first unit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
RJ Barrett Sidelined Again On Monday
2 weeks agoBlake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports that Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (illness) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Barrett is dealing with an illness that will keep him out for the second consecutive contest. His absence would probably mean more action for Jamison Battle, A.J. Lawson, and Jamal Shead. Lawson is the best streaming option between the three, but Battle might offer some low-end value as he's played over 30 minutes in two of the last three games.
Source: Blake Murphy
Source: Blake Murphy
RJ Barrett Listed As Questionable For Sunday
2 weeks agoToronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Barrett appears to be dealing with a minor illness, so the team is going to wait and see how he feels on Sunday before making a final decision. Barrett looked a bit sluggish on Friday when he finished with 17 points and five assists across 25 minutes of action. His absence would probably mean more playing time for Jamison Battle, A.J. Lawson, and Jamal Shead. Between the three, Lawson is the best streaming option, but Battle might offer some low-end value because he has been playing big minutes over the last two games.
Source: Blake Murphy
Source: Blake Murphy
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