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1 day ago

Positive plays from the Raptors' final preseason game

Scottie Barnes' off-ball defensive instincts and timely help plays create stops and transition opportunities that exemplify the Raptors' most promising preseason strengths.
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Toronto
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3 weeks ago

Raptors fans might be overlooking this potential game-changing duo

RJ Barrett impressed Brandon Ingram with offseason improvements and deserves recognition as a potentially impactful, underappreciated contributor to the Raptors' roster.
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1 week ago

Report: Barnes dealing with left knee tendinitis

In addition, outside of Jakob Poeltl, who has been dealing with back spasms as well as an illness, no starter has played fewer minutes than Barnes, as he has consistently seen less time in the three games he has played in. When he has been on the court, he has looked visibly less burst-y and athletic than fans have become accustomed to seeing. His struggles have led to plenty of conversation, even on this site, about his role and mindset:
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1 week ago

Raptors urgently need this Scottie Barnes improvement to lead their revival

Scottie Barnes needs improved shot creation and three-point efficiency while leveraging teammates like Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley to help the team reach 50 wins.
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2 weeks ago

The Toronto Raptors Awards Draft w/ Samson, Es & Tre

He is unquestionably a very strong defender, and he maintained his energy and tenacity in a lost season where he was tasked with a lot of on-ball responsibilities on offense. He is an elite rebounder, providing extra possessions on the offensive glass and closing out possessions on the other side (73rd & 94th percentile). He's a talented at rim finisher, especially when he's able to attack off the catch rather than his own dribble.
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3 weeks ago

Inside Raptors training camp: day two

Darko's been really helpful. Obviously, I have a lot of high-level guys around me, so finding my niche isn't always easy. But everybody knows defence is what's going to get me on the floor. Being aggressive, confident, on both ends - that's what I'm focused on. They drafted me to be me, so that's the mindset I'm sticking with.
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fromRaptors Republic
5 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes does not earn designated rookie-scale extension

Scottie Barnes will not earn contract bonuses from his rookie-scale extension due to lacking MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, or All-NBA team selections.
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5 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Scottie Barnes: 2024-25 Season in Review

Barnes' fourth season was disappointing, with decreased scoring and efficiency despite some defensive improvements.
Toronto Raptors
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4 months ago

Giannis to Raptors, Scottie to Jamaica, Free Agents to Toronto - Pull Up Tre w/ Samson

Scottie Barnes may join Team Jamaica for international basketball, showcasing growing interest from NBA stars in national representation.
Toronto Raptors
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5 months ago

FIVE Developments that will make the Raptors a Playoff Team

Samson Folk discusses key player developments for the Raptors this season, focusing on improvement areas crucial for team success.
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