Scottie Barnes News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Hits for 17 against Nets Barnes logged 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes during Friday's 109-105 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact It was another productive effort for last season's Rookie of the Year. Barnes is showing no signs of a letdown in his sophomore campaign, and after averaging 1.8 steals plus blocks a game as a rookie, his defensive numbers could be poised for a big leap forward in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant breaks late tie with 3, Nets top Raptors 109-105

Kevin Durant broke a tie with a 3-pointer with 56 seconds left and had 27 points to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 109-105 on Friday night

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Drops seven dimes against Cavs Barnes amassed 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists, one block and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 108-105 victory over the Cavaliers.

Impact The stat line doesn't do justice to Barnes' impressive play down the stretch as the reigning Rookie of the Year came up with numerous big plays, including the assist on Precious Achiuwa's game-sealing dunk with 0.7 seconds left on the clock. Barnes' game still has plenty of room to grow, and it looks like his distribution skills might be the next area to blossom after he led the Raptors in assists in their season opener.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team option picked up The Raptors exercised Barnes' $8.01 million team option for the 2023-24 season Wednesday, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Barnes dealt with a minor ankle injury prior to training camp but shouldn't be limited by the issue to begin the regular season. He averaged 15.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 35.4 minutes per game over 74 appearances last year and should handle a massive workload once again during his second professional season. The decision to pick up Barnes' option is a no-brainer for Toronto, as the Florida State product appears to be on a star trajectory after a stellar rookie year.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The next chapter of Scottie Barnes vs. Evan Mobley: Three storylines to watch in Raptors vs. Cavaliers 2022 NBA opening night game Few games on Wednesday are as intriguing as Raptors vs. Cavaliers. Here's why.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

On Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley, the East and more: Cavs-Raptors preview: The Eastern Conference is going to be tough this season so how will the Raptors and Cavs stack up? Eric Koreen and Kelsey Russo discuss.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scottie Barnes Wants All-Defense Honors this Season: Can He Do It? The Toronto Raptors know Scottie Barnes has all the tools to be an elite defender but winning will be the most important factor in his All-D...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

SIMMONS: New beginning for Raptors, next step for Scottie Barnes And now the next step begins for Scottie Barnes and for the Raptors on opening night Wednesday at the Scotiabank Arena.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

SIMMONS: New beginning for Raptors, next step for Scottie Barnes And now the next step begins for Scottie Barnes and for the Raptors on opening night Wednesday at the Scotiabank Arena.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

10 burning questions that will define Raptors' season from All-Star Scottie Barnes to top-15 Pascal Siakam Will Scottie Barnes make the All-Star team? Is this the season for O.G. Anunoby? Will the Raptors make a trade? Here are the questions that...

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Anunoby scores 32, Raptors beat Celtics in overtime 137-134

OG Anunoby scored 32 points and Scottie Barnes added 25 as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics in 137-134 in overtime in Montreal

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Raptors Discuss Expectations For Scottie Barnes Ahead of Anticipated Sophomore Season The Toronto Raptors aren’t concerned about Scottie Barnes and the weight of expectations ahead of a much-anticipated sophomore season

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Raptors coach says Scottie Barnes is playing 'catch-up' after minor ankle injury TORONTO - Scottie Barnes, last season’s NBA rookie of the year, has been slowed by an ankle issue that has affected his conditioning, accord...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Nick Nurse Reveals Scottie Barnes Has Been Playing 'Catch-Up' After Offseason Injury Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse says Scottie Barnes’ slow preseason is due to an offseason ankle injury that kept him sidelined before trai...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Dealt with ankle issue before camp Head coach Nick Nurse relayed Tuesday that Barnes dealt with a minor ankle issue that kept him sidelined for three weeks just before training camp, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports...

Impact Nurse suggested Barnes' ankle issue could have contributed to his slow start to the preseason. The second-year forward is in line to handle a massive workload again in 2022-23 after posting 15.4 points, 7.5 boards, 3.5 assists and 1.8 blocks-plus-steals over 35.4 minutes per game a season ago. However, it's worth mentioning the ankle issue as they can recur.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Muscle Watch: Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes and more pumped up players this preseason Optimism reigns supreme in the NBA preseason, and Stan Son is here to share all the pumped up positivity he's hearing from all 30 teams.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Scottie Barnes will make 'The Leap' for Raptors after borrowing from Kevin Durant's shotmaking bag in preseason Scottie Barnes unleashed a new weapon in Toronto's preseason opener that should send shivers down the spine of 29 other NBA teams.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scottie Barnes' evolution may be gradual, but it is essential for Raptors 'We need to just tell him, ‘Continue to follow the path that’s guided you here. Continue to work,' says teammate Thaddeus Young.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid all-around effort Barnes posted eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block across 18 minutes in Sunday's 114-82 win over the Jazz.

Impact Barnes was one of the top rookies during the 2021-22 season and is expected to hold a prominent role in the upcoming campaign as a multi-category contributor. He's already entrenched as a starter and meshes well in Toronto's egalitarian offense.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Raptors' Scottie Barnes on track to pick up where he left off last season VICTORIA, B.C. — A Raptors fan looking for areas of growth from this team will automatically look at the reigning rookie of the year and ask...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Raptors coach Nurse impressed with sophomore Scottie Barnes four days into camp VICTORIA - Nick Nurse’s challenge to Scottie Barnes heading into this past off-season was to keep improving his game. Pretty straightforward...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Raptors' Scottie Barnes is 'trying to take it to the next level' with All-Star and All-Defense goals in Year 2 After winning Rookie of the Year for the 2021-22 season, Raptors phenom Scottie Barnes has his sights set on loftier goals.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Durant breaks late tie with 3, Nets top Raptors 109-105

Anunoby scores 32, Raptors beat Celtics in overtime 137-134

NBA's Eastern Conference has many contenders, many questions

Raptors keep building back toward championship contention