RJ BARRETT NEWS

RJ Barrett posing question most Raptors critics never thought to ask RJ Barrett's solid 2025-26 start sparks debate over the Raptors' best player — perhaps it was the "Maple Mamba" after all?

OCTOBER 31 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Kevin Durant scores 31 as Rockets thump struggling Raptors 139-121 for 2nd straight win

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jabari Smith Jr. added a season-high 25 and the Houston Rockets thumped the struggling Toronto Raptors 139-121

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Nets 16 points in loss Barrett contributed 16 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Sunday's 139-129 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact While Barrett has been providing solid stat lines through the first three games of the season, it's tough to see this holding up, as he's been converting an unsustainable 67.6 percent of his shot attempts. His minutes and usage rate are down this season, which is to be expected when a player of Brandon Ingram's caliber enters the equation. Barrett's value feels a bit inflated at the moment.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Flagg scores 22 points as Mavs beat Raptors 139-129 for 1st win with No. 1 overall pick

Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Another efficient outing Barrett provided 20 points (9-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 122-116 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Barrett went 9-for-12 from the field for a second straight game and finished as the Raptors' second-leading scorer behind Brandon Ingram (29). Barrett also logged two steals for a second consecutive game while responsible for two of Toronto's four blocks. The 2019 first-rounder is averaging 22.5 points on 75.0 percent shooting through the first two games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Antetokounmpo has 31 points and 20 rebounds in the Bucks' victory over the Raptors

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points and 20 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Toronto Raptors 122-116 on Friday night

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

It only took one game for RJ Barrett to convince Raptors that he's a keeper RJ Barrett's strong showing against the Hawks proves he's still a key threat for the Raptors to utilize; no need to rush a trade.

OCTOBER 23 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Deadspin | RJ Barrett, Raptors take down Hawks in season opener Deadspin | RJ Barrett, Raptors take down Hawks in season opener

OCTOBER 23 • DEADSPIN.COM

RJ Barrett, Raptors take down Hawks in season opener RJ Barrett scored 25 points to lead seven players in double figures and help the visiting Toronto Raptors roll to a 138-118 win over the Atl...

OCTOBER 23 • THESTATE.COM

Raptors set team scoring record for season opener in 138-118 win over Hawks

RJ Barrett scored 25 points and Brandon Ingram added 16 points and nine rebounds in his Toronto debut as the Raptors ran away from the Atlanta Hawks for a 138-118 victory in the se...

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Drops game-high 25 in opener Barrett logged 25 points (9-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 138-118 victory over Atlanta.

Impact The 25-year-old guard got his second full campaign with the Raptors off to a rousing start, popping for a game-high 25 points in an efficient performance. Barrett averaged career highs with 21.1 points and 5.4 assists per game in 2024-25, and he should be a key piece of the Toronto offense again this season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 25 points Friday Barrett had 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 33 minutes in Friday's preseason win over the Nets.

Impact Barrett was the second-best scorer for the Raptors behind Scottie Barnes, who had 31 points while shooting 10-for-15 from the field. Barrett is expected to be one of Toronto's main offensive weapons as long as he's able to stay healthy. He's made fewer than 60 regular-season appearances in each of the last two seasons.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 25 points Friday Barrett had 25 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 33 minutes in Friday's preseason win over the Nets.

Impact Barrett was the second-best scorer for the Raptors behind Scottie Barnes, who had 31 points while shooting 10-for-15 from the field. Barrett is expected to be one of Toronto's main offensive weapons as long as he's able to stay healthy. He's made fewer than 60 regular-season appearances in each of the last two seasons.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Barrett (rest) will start Sunday's preseason game against the Wizards, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.

Impact After resting Friday against the Celtics, Barrett will return to action Sunday. He'll be joined in the starting lineup by Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Scottie Barnes and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Notably, Brandon Ingram (rest), Jakob Poeltl (back) and Collin Murray-Boyles (elbow) are all in street clothes Sunday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Barrett (rest) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Barrett and all the team's starters will not play Friday due to rest purposes. The team's coaching staff wants to get a longer look at the squad's younger players as well as those on the roster bubble.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bold Lakers trade would breathe life into Raptors rebuild and has to be considered The Los Angeles Lakers may be looking for Austin Reaves trades this season, and that lines up the Toronto Raptors to offer this blockbuster...

OCTOBER 9 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Struggles with shot during win Barrett produced 13 points (3-11 FG, 4-6 FT, 3-5 3Pt), four assists, two rebonds and a steal across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 130-122 win over the Kings.

Impact Barrett connected three times from deep, but that was the limit of his scoring production in the win. Barrett's minutes were limited, which will often be the case for first-unit players in the preseason. There's no cause for concern about Barrett's impact this season, and the outlook is bright for a squad that is finally healthy and ready to compete.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 points in team debut Barrett totaled 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 FT, 3-6 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and a steal across 21 minutes during Monday's 112-108 preseason loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Despite the loss, Toronto's first unit buzzed with offensive production. the combo of Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes were in regular-season form, and they'll be even more potent once Jakob Poeltl is back in action. Barrett suffered through some injuries last season, but he still sported career-high averages of 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists over 58 games.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett buzzing for pre-season basketball VANCOUVER - RJ Barrett woke up early on Monday morning.

OCTOBER 6 • THESTAR.COM

Where Toronto Raptors need the most improvement in 2025-26 season It's mostly in shooting the basketball as a team, but RJ Barrett also needs to figure out why he plays so much better at home.

OCTOBER 1 • TORONTOSUN.COM

It's not even October and one Raptors player seems destined to be traded RJ Barrett is seen as the Raptors' top trade candidate, with many analysts and rumors pointing to a likely move.

SEPTEMBER 28 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Raptors have emphatically denied RJ Barrett his longtime wish The Toronto Raptors have refused to surround RJ Barrett with shooting, instead adding players who will cramp the court or take the ball away...

SEPTEMBER 18 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Could RJ Barrett flourish in a sixth man role with the Raptors? Could RJ Barrett thrive as a sixth man for the Toronto Raptors? Explore the potential impact and opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 1 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM