RJ Barrett, the talented swingman from Mississauga, Ontario, has made his return to the Toronto Raptors. He is set to play against the Golden State Warriors after recovering from a sprained right knee.
Barrett’s Recovery Timeline
Barrett had been sidelined for five weeks due to his injury. Notably, he suffered the sprain on November 23 while attempting a dunk.
Performance Before Injury
Prior to his injury, Barrett showcased impressive statistics:
- Points per game: 19.4
- Rebounds per game: 4.8
- Assists per game: 3.8
Coaching Insights on Minutes Restriction
Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic has indicated that Barrett will face a minutes restriction in today’s game. This precaution will help manage his return to the lineup.
Other Player Absences
In addition to Barrett’s return, the Raptors will be without two other key players:
- Jakob Poeltl – Lower back injury
- Collin Murray-Boyles – Illness
This update marks a positive development for the Raptors as they look to strengthen their performance against the Warriors.
This report by El-Balad was first published on December 28, 2025.
