The Raptors can't seem to shake the injury bug during the 2024-25 season.
Due to several injuries to key players, Toronto has not yet been at full strength through its first 25 games. Star forward Scottie Barnes was back sidelined after suffering an ankle injury in his 10th game back from an orbital fracture.
What does Barnes' latest injury setback mean for him and the Raptors? Here is more on his ankle injury and how much longer he's expected to be out of Toronto's lineup.
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What is Scottie Barnes' injury?
Barnes' injury is a sprained right ankle, the Raptors announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
Barnes suffered the injury in the third quarter of Toronto's loss to New York on Monday, Dec. 9. As Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns drove to the basket, Barnes attempted to block the shot, hurting his ankle by landing on Towns' foot.
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Barnes was in evident pain from the landing and remained down for an extended time after rolling his ankle. He exited the game and did not return.
Despite his bouts with injuries, Barnes is posting career-high across the board. Through 14 games, he is averaging 20.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game.
The Raptors are 5-9 in games Barnes has played in and 2-11 when he does not suit up.
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How long is Scottie Barnes out?
Barnes was re-evaluated Wednesday and appears to be ahead of schedule in his progress. He has been listed as questionable for Thursday's meeting with Brooklyn.
The time Barnes misses will ultimately depend on the severity of his ankle sprain and his response to rehab. The re-evaluation gave Toronto's training staff a greater understanding of Barnes' injury, allowing the team to provide a clearer injury timeline.
Raptors schedule 2024-25
Here are the upcoming games on Toronto's schedule:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel (CA) |
| Dec. 19 | vs. Nets | 7:30 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Dec. 22 | vs. Rockets | 6 p.m. | TSN |
| Dec. 23 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Dec. 26 | at Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | Sportsnet |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Hawks | 6 p.m. | Sportsnet |
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