As the season winds down, the Raptors are hoping to make a strong push to close the season and build momentum for the NBA Playoffs. Needless to say, any injury setback complicates matters.
Scottie Barnes, who has been Toronto's most durable player this season, has been dealing with a wrist injury that could impacted his availability. It's no secret that the Raptors can't reach their full potential if Barnes is not close to 100 percent.
What's next for Barnes and the Raptors? Here's what we know about the status of last season's Rookie of the Year.
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What is Scottie Barnes' injury?
Late in the second quarter of a loss to the Bucks on March 19, Barnes appeared to suffer a left wrist injury while guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Barnes exited the court shortly before halftime and was later ruled out for the rest of the game.
Here is the play in which Barnes appeared to injure his wrist:
X-rays on Barnes' wrist were negative.
Barnes, who has appeared in a team-high 69 games this season, is averaging 15.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game this year, a strong encore to his standout rookie campaign.
How long will Scottie Barnes be out?
Barnes will make his return to the floor on Sunday, March 26 against the Wizards, the Raptors announced.
Barnes will play.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) March 26, 2023
Barnes missed Toronto's last two games against Detroit and Indiana but will be available against the Wizards with only eight games left in the season.
Here are the final games of the Raptors' season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET | TV channel (U.S.) | TV channel (Canada) |
| March 26 | vs. Wizards | 6 p.m. | — | Sportsnet |
| March 28 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | TNT | TSN |
| March 31 | at 76ers | 7 p.m. | — | Sportsnet |
| April 2 | at Hornets | 1 p.m. | — | Sportsnet |
| April 4 | at Hornets | 7 p.m. | — | TSN |
| April 5 | at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | — | TSN |
| April 7 | at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | — | Sportsnet |
| April 9 | vs. Bucks | 1 p.m. | — | Sportsnet |
| April 11-14 | Play-In Tournament | TBD | ESPN/TNT | TBD |
Scottie Barnes career stats, highlights
- 15.4 points per game
- 7.2 rebounds per game
- 4.1 assists per game
- 1.0 steals per game
- 47.3 percent field goal shooting
- 29.9 percent 3-point field goal shooting
- 75.5 percent free throw shooting
