Scottie Barnes Injury Update Raises Raptors Concerns

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is listed as questionable for Monday's game due to an abductor injury. Barnes visibly struggled during the third quarter of Wednesday's matchup against the Denver Nuggets and subsequently missed Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors reportedly remain optimistic about his condition, though his availability for the upcoming matchup remains in doubt.

Barnes has posted career-best averages of 23.5 points and 2.3 steals across his first eight games this season while taking on an expanded workload. With Kawhi Leonard also sidelined, the writer notes that Toronto may need RJ Barrett to step up as the team prepares to face the Memphis Grizzlies.