All-Defensive Team nod continues greatness trajectory for Raptors’ Scottie Barnes
TORONTO — Time flies. It was only four years ago when a relatively fresh-faced Scottie Barnes told the NBA that he wanted to be an all-NBA defender. “I feel like…
Raptors’ Scottie Barnes makes NBA’s All-Defensive second team
The anchor of the Toronto Raptors’ fifth-ranked defence is being rightfully acknowledged. Scottie Barnes was named to the NBA’s All-Defensive second team on Friday, the league announced. It marked the…
Raptors’ Ingram downgraded to doubtful for Game 6, Barnes avaliable
Ingram has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday’s must-win Game 6 against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers due to right heel inflammation, the team announced. The star forward was originally listed…
Blue Jays DFA Barnes, place Sandlin on 15-day IL
Right-handed relievers Dillon Tate and Paxton Schultz have been called up to the big club from triple-A Buffalo, the team announced Sunday morning. Righty Nick Sandlin was placed on the…
Anansa Sims Slams Matt Barnes’ Remark About Losing His Family
Whew! Matt Barnes’ ex-fiancée Anansa Sims did not hold back as she shared a lengthy Instagram post clapping back at the former NBA player after he spoke out about losing…
Raptors’ Barnes playing through discomfort important for big picture
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes is the last player you could accuse of playing for stats. He gathers more than his share, filling the box score with points, rebounds, assists, blocks…
Raptors’ Rajakovic says Barnes’ shooting woes related to hand injury
If Scottie Barnes’ shooting struggles have puzzled you of late, head coach Darko Rajakovic appears to have an explanation. The Toronto Raptors bench boss was asked about the star forward’s…
Raptors’ Barnes shows he can be ‘one of the best defenders in this league’
TORONTO — Scottie Barnes got down in a stance and squared up chest to chest with Kevin Durant. It was basketball body language that on Barnes’ part translated to: “I’m…
Why a little tough love is good for Raptors’ Barnes
PHILADELPHIA – Maybe the Toronto Raptors have been going about this just a little bit wrong? Ever since Scottie Barnes was drafted No. 4 overall in 2021, the multi-talented forward…
Raptors Notebook: Barnes excited to build ‘special connection’ with Ingram
HOUSTON, Texas — Who knows when they might take the floor together, but whenever it does happen, Scottie Barnes is already excited about playing with his newest teammate. Barnes is…