"Raptors Nation missed RJ Barrett a lot after he sustained a knee sprain that turned out to be more serious than initially thought. Now he's back (and the vibes are too), but Barrett was sidelined for 15 games, which translated to about five weeks of missed NBA action. During that period, his absence was noticeable in many aspects of the Raptors' game."
"But I was pleasantly surprised by the effort Barrett put forth to shut down his critics, in a sense. So far in the 2025-26 campaign, RJ Barrett's stats show an average of 18.9 points on 50.0 percent field goal shooting, 35.9 percent from three, 70.7 percent free throw shooting, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists. These numbers are based on 18 games played and an average of 30.5 minutes per game."
"Now, moving on to his negative sides, I still think it is extremely important for Barrett to improve his free throw percentage. It is at an okay level but could be much better, which is a strange flaw that continues to be his kryptonite. Additionally, in this new role, Barrett should be able to develop as a more team-oriented defende"
RJ Barrett missed about five weeks after a knee sprain and was sidelined for 15 games. His absence was noticeable across multiple aspects of the Raptors' play. Before the injury Barrett had shown promising progress in October and November, overcoming narratives that labeled him expendable. Through 18 games he averaged 18.9 points on 50.0 percent field-goal shooting, 35.9 percent from three, 70.7 percent free throws, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 30.5 minutes per game. He has been an efficient contributor despite the arrival of high-usage teammate Brandon Ingram. Free-throw shooting remains a persistent weakness, and defensive role development is still needed.
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