Raptors star Scottie Barnes exited Monday’s game against the Knicks with what the team called a right ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s News Services. However, there is concern that the injury to his right ankle and foot could be more severe.
Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on his right foot. The injury occurred when he contested Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns‘s shot during the third quarter and Towns came down on Barnes’ foot near the basket (video link).
Initial X-rays were negative, according to head coach Darko Rajakovic, as Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports tweets. However, it’s anticipated Barnes will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. He’ll be reevaluated on Tuesday morning, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet adds (via Twitter).
Barnes has already missed 11 games this season due a right orbital fracture. He entered the game averaging 21 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists per contest.
Barnes signed a five-year max extension and the contract’s value would increase if he made an All-NBA team this season. However, another extended absence would extinguish any chance of that happening due to the 65-game rule.
With Scottie out. Knicks took advantage. Pulled out a close one, too close. RJ with a big game against the team that drafted him third overall. Here’s a Nice stat, they said on air. Out of his draft. RJ has the most total points of any player, #1.
Had 30 against Knicks, no Quickley.
First time Knicks have full squad for a gm. Minus Mitch. Towns had a big game. Big stop with OG to close it out. Knicks are 18th in team D. It will get better, has to. NYK
His reaction is like he’s just seen a ghost. Lol! Get well soon man.
Cooper or Ace Bailey to raps
Fingers crossed! They a wing more but I think Harper Jr is better than Bailey. I’ll take any of the three though. And Demin is shooting up tje boards as well 6’9 PG would be amazing.
Rough year for the Raptors. But if they can get one of the bigger names in the draft like Demin, Harper Jr., or Ace Bailey, them plus Quickley/Barnes/Barrett is a good team, especially with the progress Gradey and Agbaji have made. Maybe Khaman Maluach would be a good fit to replace Poeltl, given that progress. A mobile 7-footer with good touch and a jumper? Sounds ideal to add to the team in theory.
Basically no shot they get Flagg, even if the NBA has to rig the lottery.
Seems like a wasted year for Toronto’s young kids to gel with each other and build chemistry.
Quickley/Barnes/Barrett but 2/3 haven’t been on the court enough this year.
Damn shame.
Yeah but the young kids have go to play bc of the injuries to Brown, Olynk, Quickly and now Barnes
Olynk just came back I think. I agree with you that other guys are getting PT right now. So far RJ Barrett has been good as advertised for that team.