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Next season is an important one for Darko Rajakovic, Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors. With Brandon Ingram a part of the team now, Toronto is looking to become more of a serious threat contending for a playoff spot.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 19

Brandon Ingram Praises Scottie Barnes’ Mentality

Newest Toronto Raptor Brandon Ingram thinks highly of franchise star Scottie Barnes. This season was not an easy one given the injuries and uncertainty.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Raptors' Masai Ujiri Reacts to Unexpected Scottie Barnes Message

The Toronto Raptors have the right ingredients to succeed in the near future. They have a young star in Scottie Barnes, an All-Star veteran in Brandon Ingram, and a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Raptors fans in uproar over reporters’ hot-mic comments

The Toronto Raptors’ end-of-season press conference quickly drew controversy after a hot mic picked up a private conversation between two unidentified media members making disparaging remarks about players Scottie Barnes and Jonathan Mogbo.

Scottie Barnes News / Hardwood Heroics / April 16

'He Kept Getting Worse': Scottie Barnes Off-Mic Banter From Raptors Media Caught On Tape

The Toronto Raptors closed out their 2024–25 NBA campaign with a 30-52 record, falling short of the Play-In tournament. While the team’s struggles have been a collective effort, much of the post-season noise has centered around rising star Scottie Barnes—and not in the way you’d expect.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 15

Top 5 Moments from Darko Rajaković’s Raptors Media Availability

The Toronto Raptors’ offseason optimism starts at the top. Head coach Darko Rajaković met with the media on Tuesday to reflect on a challenging season and look ahead to what comes next.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Brandon Ingram Sends Scottie Barnes Message After Raptors Season

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes proved again this past season why he's the team's most exciting player. The former All-Star averaged 19.3 points on 44.6 percent shooting (27.1 percent 3 PT) with 7.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists, one block, and a career-high 1.4 steals.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 14

Scottie Barnes Optimistic About Future

The Toronto Raptors 2024-25 season has come to a close. Toronto finished the season 30-52 and are locked into the 7th best lottery odds for May’s NBA Draft Lottery.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 10

Raptors Clinch Lucky No. 7 Thanks to Shocking Spurs Upset

The odds are set. The Toronto Raptors are officially locked into the seventh spot in the NBA Draft Lottery, thanks to a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Harrison Barnes that lifted the San Antonio Spurs over the Golden State Warriors late Wednesday night.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 5

Darko Rajakovic Explains Why Scottie Barnes Is Playing With Injured Hand

The Toronto Raptors’ season is seemingly over, but not for Scottie Barnes. Which is a puzzling decision with Toronto trying to lose games and position themselves better in the draft lottery.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Raptors Announce Scottie Barnes News Before Pistons Game

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors lost 112-103 Thursday night to the Portland Trailblazers in the Scotiabank Arena. Of the nine players who recorded 15 or more minutes in the contest, every single player recorded at least nine points except for Barnes.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / April 4

Raptors guard determined to keep playing despite pain in right hand

Star players often get shut down late in the season when their teams are out of contention, but Raptors guard Scottie Barnes is determined to keep playing despite pain in his right hand, writes Michael Grange of SportsNet.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 3

Scottie Barnes Pops Up On Injury Report With Right Hand Issue

Scottie Barnes has popped up on the Toronto Raptors injury report. The Raptors have listed the 23-year-old forward as questionable due to a right hand injury ahead of their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 2

Raptors Reveal Injury Scottie Barnes is Tending To

Scottie Barnes’ status for Thursday night is now in doubt. The Toronto Raptors have listed the 23-year-old forward as questionable due to a right hand injury ahead of their return home to take on the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 2

Raptors Get Bad News After Bulls Loss

The Toronto Raptors lost 137-118 to the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, which is a microcosm of their 2024-25 season. While they have talented young players such as Scottie Barnes and Gradey Dick, the team isn't ready to contend this year.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 1

Takeaways for Toronto as Raptors Fall in Shootout vs. Bulls

A play-in berth was there for the taking. Even after an underwhelming, injury-riddled start, the Toronto Raptors remained within reach of the postseason picture.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / March 31

Scottie Barnes Helps Keep Toronto School Open With Generous Donation

Toronto Raptors’ forward Scottie Barnes is the reason why a Toronto school will be able to keep its doors open. The Polkadots Playland and Montessori Academy in Brampton has been struggling to pay off a $90,000 debt to its landlord.

Toronto Raptors News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / March 12

Scottie Barnes' Final Status for Raptors Matchup vs Sixers Revealed

On Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors will host the Philadelphia 76ers for the second and final time this season. This battle of division foes is already lacking an abundance of star power, and could potentially be without more.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Raptors Make Scottie Barnes Announcement Before 76ers Game

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes has see his production take a slight dip after being a first-time All-Star last season. Averaging 19.6 points (slightly down from 19.9 last season), Barnes is converting on a career-low 44.2% of his field goal attempts.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 8

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes delivers Block of the Year candidate vs. Jazz

The 2024-25 season may be another difficult one for the Toronto Raptors, as they prioritize youth development and getting good lottery odds for the 2025 NBA Draft over competing for a playoff spot.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 29

Scottie Barnes, Raptors rout woeful Wizards

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to their fifth straight win, a 106-82 blowout over the Wizards on Wednesday in Washington. Barnes eclipsed the 20-point mark for the fourth consecutive game, making 10 of 19 attempts from the field while grabbing four rebounds and dishing out four assists.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Raptors’ Scottie Barnes has hilarious 2-word reaction to fan portrait

Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes is having a marvelous season, and it’s not going unnoticed by the fans. The 2022 Rookie of the Year has now become the star of the franchise, and one of the NBA’s brightest young players.

Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / December 11

Raptors All-Star sidelined multiple weeks with another injury

He suffered the injury during the third quarter in a loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night when he landed on Karl-Anthony Towns as he was attempting to block a shot.

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Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Wire / December 11

Raptors Without Scottie Barnes Again: What It Means Moving Forward

The hits just keep coming for the Raptors — this time, it’s Scottie Barnes. The rising star is expected to miss several weeks with a right ankle sprain, per ESPN.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 9