It is beginning to look bleak for the Toronto Raptors.
Scottie Barnes is not going to journey to Charlotte for Wednesday’s sport in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets following a bruised proper eye he suffered within the remaining minute of Monday’s sport in opposition to the Denver Nuggets. Barnes joins Kelly Olynyk and Bruce Brown who each stay out with no clear timetable for his or her return.
Toronto seems to be one other evening with out Imanuel Quickley, who was listed as questionable as a result of a proper pelvic contusion. He’s anticipated to overlook his fourth straight sport after struggling a clumsy fall within the season opener in opposition to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Anticipate the Raptors to return Ochai Agbaji to the beginning lineup with Barnes sidelined for no less than one sport. Agbaji had accomplished an excellent job changing RJ Barrett earlier this yr and will as soon as once more be tasked with shoring up Toronto’s emptiness on the wing.
If Quickley cannot play, will probably be one other evening with Davion Mitchell within the beginning lineup. Toronto will seemingly must depend on Mitchell and Jamal Shead to shoulder the burden of the sport, with Quickley and Barnes each sidelined.
Ja’Kobe Walter, Ulrich Chomche and DJ Carton have all been despatched on project to the G League the place they may be part of the Raptors 905 for coaching camp this week.
RJ Barrett seems to be fully off Toronto’s harm report, having made his return Monday evening from an AC joint harm he suffered within the preseason. Barrett continued to be handled for his harm all through Monday’s sport, however gave the impression to be wholesome following the additional time loss to Denver.
