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RJ Barrett Returns to Raptors Amid Injury Challenges

12/29/2025

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RJ Barrett returns to the Toronto Raptors lineup against the Warriors after five weeks with a sprained right knee and will have a minutes restriction.
Barrett was averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game before his injury on November 23.
The Canadian Press reported on December 28, 2025 that Jakob Poeltl is sidelined with a lower back issue and Collin Murray-Boyles is out with illness.

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RJ Barrett returns to the Toronto Raptors lineup against the Warriors after five weeks with a sprained right knee and will have a minutes restriction.
Barrett was averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game before his injury on November 23.
The Canadian Press reported on December 28, 2025 that Jakob Poeltl is sidelined with a lower back issue and Collin Murray-Boyles is out with illness.