Dec 23, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) brings the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images RJ Barrett is finally back.

The Raptors previously downgraded swingman RJ Barrett‘s status to doubtful hours before tipoff at Scotiabank Arena and have since ruled him out. It’s going to be the third consecutive game Barrett, from Mississauga,

When the Toronto Raptors acquired RJ Barrett as part of the OG Anunoby trade last New Year's Eve, most viewed the Canadian swingman as a salary-matching throw-in. From Toronto's perspective, the deal with New York was the Immanuel Quickley trade;