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Can Scottie Barnes win Defensive Player of the Year?

Darko Rajakovic wears many hats. As the Head Coach, he takes his leadership seriously, stands up for his players, and is always open and forthcoming. As

Scottie Barnes News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Raptors Scottie Barnes’ game-changing difference vs. Thunder highlighted in 2 stats

One could argue Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes’ block on Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren with 28.6 seconds left was the play of the night in a 103-101 win at the Paycom Center.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 26

Five Big Stats From Raptors Win vs. Thunder

The Toronto Raptors are on top after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder by a score of 103-101. It's a big win for the Raptors, who handed the defending champions their 10th loss of the season.

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 27

How Toronto’s Young Core Is Developing This Season

The Toronto Raptors are firmly in a developmental phase, but this season shows clear signs that the franchise’s young core is beginning to translate potential into production.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Scottie Barnes News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Scottie Barnes blocks six shots as Raptors beat Blazers for third straight win behind defense

The Toronto Raptors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 on Friday night for their third straight win. Defense carried them again. Toronto held Portland under 100 points and controlled the paint on a night when Scottie Barnes looked like a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 24

Five Stats to Know After Raptors Win Over Blazers

The Toronto Raptors are on top once again after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 inside the Moda Center. It's the third straight win for the Raptors as they have officially achieved a winning record on their five-game road trip.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 24

Barnes Ignites Second-Half Surge as Raptors Pull Away from Kings

Scottie Barnes took over after halftime, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter to power the Toronto Raptors to a 122-109 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 22

Raptors film room: Scottie Barnes is the key to their zone problems

The Raptors have struggled against zone defenses this season, ranking 28th in efficiency against the coverage while facing it the fourth-most in the league.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22

Raptors claw back with huge 3rd quarter, then hold off Kings

A trio of Toronto players scored more than 20 points, and Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead combined for 24 in a third-quarter uprising as the visiting Raptors used a balanced attack to completed a two-day Northern California sweep with a 122-109 triumph over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 21

Top 10 Raptors Plays of the Week: Toronto displays 2014 Spurs-like possesion

Week seven of the top plays is here as we started the week off with the win in Indiana and ended things last night in Golden State with a statement blowout victory.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 21

Raptors weathering centreless stretch has revealed new strength

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 19

NBA Notes: Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Raptors, Scottie Barnes, Nets

Charlotte still has real questions hovering in the background, ESPN writes in its midseason grades. LaMelo Ball and his long-term fit. Brandon Miller still trying to find efficiency, now shooting under 42 percent for a third straight season.

Toronto Raptors News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Scottie Barnes Accidentally Takes Out Cameraman, Then Immediately Checks on Him in Classy Moment

Toronto Raptors’ outing against the Los Angeles Lakers might not have been the most pleasant. But one of their star players, Scottie Barnes, was once again in the limelight.

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Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 17

Major trade could lead Raptors to Finals run

The Toronto Raptors are looking to take the next step as the trade deadline gets closer. The Raptors have a strong core with Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram, but they are looking to possibly add another all-star to form a big three.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 16

ALL-STAR HIM | Scottie Barnes Stats Don’t Lie

Kyle Ramnarine breaks down why Scottie Barnes should be an All Star! https://youtu.be/8F0xBTwX1Rw Scottie Barnes has been playing fantastic over the first half of this season.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Republic / January 15

Jack Armstrong praises Scottie Barnes’ two-way abilities on Off The Roster

We recently had Zach Lowe list Scottie Barnes as a lock for the All-Star Game, as he also talked about Barnes’ abilities on the defensive end, and now, more recently, Jack Armstrong, the commentator for the Toronto Raptors, on The Sports Network (TSN), also had kind words about Scottie’s two-way abilities.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 15

Ingram, Barnes Power Early Surge as Raptors Roll Past Pacers 115-101

Brandon Ingram poured in 30 points and came up big late, Scottie Barnes delivered 26 points and 13 assists, and the Toronto Raptors rode a blistering opening quarter to a 115-101 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / January 15

Scottie Barnes' assists among five numbers to know from Raptors win vs. Pacers

The Toronto Raptors are back in the win column after beating the Indiana Pacers 115-101 inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The win put the Raptors back on the right side of the results after falling to the Philadelphia 76ers in their previous game.

Scottie Barnes News / Yardbarker / January 15

Raptors' Scottie Barnes proves All-Star worth in win over Pacers

On the last day of fan voting, Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes made one last-ditch effort to prove that he deserves to be an All-Star.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

Peyton Watson, Scottie Barnes Named Players Of Week

Nuggets wing Peyton Watson and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links).

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 12

Barnes’ Late Free Throw Lifts Raptors to Thrilling 116-115 OT Win Over 76ers

Scottie Barnes calmly sank a go-ahead free throw with 0.8 seconds left in overtime, giving the Toronto Raptors a dramatic 116-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night in the opener of a back-to-back series between injury-depleted teams.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 12

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes sends heartfelt message to fans for undying support

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes may be one of the goofiest players in the league, but when it comes to talking about the undying support of their fans, he can get pretty serious.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 11

Raptors beat 76ers in OT on Scottie Barnes' last-second free throw

Scottie Barnes made the game-winning free throw in the final second of overtime Sunday night and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 116-115.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / December 29

Scottie Barnes has tough act to follow -- his own -- when Raptors host Magic

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors will be riding a strong wave of momentum Monday night when they host the Orlando Magic. Barnes opened Toronto's five-game homestand on Sunday with his seventh career triple-double in a 141-127 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / November 14

Scottie Barnes hitting new level for surprising Raptors

Barnes is a former Rookie of the Year and one-time All-Star. Now the 24-year-old is looking like a budding superstar for the surprising Toronto Raptors.

Scottie Barnes lifts Raptors over Cavaliers for fifth win in six games

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