After RJ Barrett's first preseason as a Raptor got out to a hot start, it will come to a screeching halt.
Barrett shined in Toronto's preseason opener before suffering an apparent shoulder injury that forced him to exit the game early. Now, his status for the remainder of the preseason has been impacted and the focus shifts to preparation for the season opener.
What is Barrett's injury? Here is everything to know about what Toronto's forward is dealing with and when to expect him back on the floor.
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What is RJ Barrett's injury?
Barrett's injury is a sprained AC (acromioclavicular) joint in his right shoulder, the Raptors announced on Oct. 8. He suffered the injury in the team's preseason opener against the Wizards in Montreal.
The AC joint is where the shoulder blade meets the collarbone. A sprain of the joint is when the ligaments within are damaged. It is the same injury suffered by Raptors rookie Ja'Kobe Walter.
At the time of his injury, Barrett had scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 14 minutes of action. He exited the game and did not return.
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How long is RJ Barrett out?
Barrett will be out for the remainder of the preseason, per the Raptors.
Toronto will conclude its five-game preseason schedule with a trip to face the Nets on Oct. 18. The Raptors will then have five days to prepare for the season opener.
In 32 games with the Raptors last season, Barrett averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists while shooting 55.3 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from 3-point range.
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Raptors upcoming schedule 2024-25
The Raptors began their preseason schedule with an exhibition against the Wizards in Montreal. They then play the Wizards once more, have a home-and-home with the defending champion Celtics and close out the action with a visit to Brooklyn.
The regular season opens on Oct. 23.
Preseason
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Friday, Oct. 11 | at Wizards | 7 p.m. | TSN 4/5 |
| Sunday, Oct. 13 | at Celtics | 7 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Tuesday, Oct. 15 | vs. Celtics | 7 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Friday, Oct. 18 | at Nets | 7:30 p.m. | TSN 4 |
Regular season
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Wednesday, Oct. 23 | vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Friday, Oct. 25 | vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | TBD |
| Saturday, Oct. 26 | at Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | TBD |
| Monday, Oct. 28 | vs. Nuggets | 7:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Wednesday, Oct. 30 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. | TBD |
This story will be updated.
