How long is Scottie Barnes out? Wrist injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Raptors forward

Gilbert McGregor

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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 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

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.