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Barnes was dealing with a thigh contusion but fully participated in Monday’s practice. He isn’t listed on the initial injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks, a clear sign that the All-Star forward will be available.

Barnes went through Monday’s practice, but he’ll carry a questionable designation due to a thigh bruise. If Barnes is ultimately ruled out, Ja’Kobe Walter could replace him in the starting five, making him worth a look as a deep-league streamer.

Barnes recorded a complete stat line on Wednesday despite suffering a right quad contusion during Toronto’s loss to the Thunder the night prior. The good news for him and those who have Barnes rostered is that the Raptors will have a little more time off, as they don’t play again until Saturday against the Wizards. And that should be a big night for him, given the Wizards’ ongoing rebuild.

Despite suffering a right quad contusion during Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Barnes has been cleared to play against the Spurs. He’ll take on his usual roles as one of Toronto’s offensive focal points and the team’s top on-ball defender.

Barnes injured his right quad during the fourth quarter of this game, which could lead to him missing Wednesday’s game against the Spurs. However, he was productive in his return from a one-game absence due to personal reasons. Barnes’ well-rounded production, specifically on the defensive end, has allowed him to be a fantasy superstar this year, but he actually set a new season high for “stocks” in a game in this one. Ja’Kobe Walter started when Barnes was out on Sunday and could return to the role if Barnes is sidelined against San Antonio.

Barnes has been away from the team since Friday, missing Sunday’s win over the Bucks. The 24-year-old small forward is set to return Tuesday against the Thunder. That means Ja’Kobe Walter, who had nine points and six rebounds in 30 minutes on Sunday, will head back to the bench.

Scottie Barnes is out for personal reasons, opening up a spot within the Raptors’ starting lineup. He’ll be replaced by Walter, who is worth the streaming risk in deep leagues. The other change to the lineup is Poeltl, who returns to his usual role after coming off the bench in Thursday’s win over the Bulls. Collin Murray-Boyles will come off the bench.

Barnes has been away from the team since Friday, when he was excused from practice for personal reasons. He’ll miss Sunday’s game, likely opening up a spot in the starting lineup for Ja’Kobe Walter. While not a player worth streaming in 12-team leagues, Walker is worth a look in deeper formats.

Barnes, who played 34 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Bulls, was excused from Friday’s practice for personal reasons. The Raptors don’t play their next game until Sunday against the Bucks, and more will be learned about his status for that contest when Toronto releases its injury report on Saturday. Barnes has only missed one game this season, a January 9 loss to the Celtics, with Ja’Kobe Walter replacing him in the starting lineup.

Edwards received 10 of the 14 votes for MVP of the All-Star Game, with Kawhi Leonard receiving the other four. Edwards’ highest-scoring game was the first matchup with Team World, which ended with a Scottie Barnes game-winning triple after Edwards forced overtime with a three-pointer of his own. They lost to Team USA Stars in the second game of the night, but they got revenge in the championship by winning 47-21. Edwards has had his best season as a scorer thus far and will look to build on this performance with a strong finish to this season.