Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett considered day-to-day after full-contact work

Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett has missed extended time due to a right knee sprain, but he’s inching closer to a return. Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Barrett was able to do full contact work on Friday and is progressing “really well,” according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca, who notes that the Torontonian is now considered day-to-day.

Barrett was already ruled out of Friday’s contest at Washington, which will be his 15th straight absence. The 25-year-old guard/forward last played on Nov. 23.

Barrett resumed on-court activities last week as he continues to ramp up toward his return. He received a PRP injection to promote healing in his injured knee earlier this month.

The No. 3 overall pick of the 2019 draft, Barrett was off to a solid start to 2025-26 prior to sustaining the injury on Nov. 23 against the Brooklyn Nets. Through 17 games, he averaged 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.9 minutes per contest, with a shooting line of .506/.356/.725.

Toronto is 18-14, the No. 4 seed in the East.