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

The Toronto Raptors have listed Scottie Barnes as questionable with a hip injury for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls

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

Scottie Barnes has unexpectedly appeared on the Toronto Raptors’ injury report ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. The 23-year-old forward is listed as questionable with a left hip contusion.

Scottie Barnes' Postgame Media Availability. Scottie Barnes speaks to the media after the Celtics win over the Raptors.

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 (Green, Golden State Warriors star) does,

Scottie Barnes with 20 Points vs. Phoenix Suns. Scottie Barnes with 20 Points vs. Phoenix Suns, 02/23/2025. Playlist

The Toronto Raptors believe Scottie Barnes is one of the league's best defenders and his performance on Sunday against Kevin Durant certainly proved it

Scottie Barnes said he remains focused on making sure the Toronto Raptors can get into the play-in tournament this season

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

The Toronto Rptors are 19-42 in the season and own the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, although their future is bright. Scottie Barnes has remained a star, they added Brandon Ingram, and young role players like Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Gradey Dick have all continued to improve.