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01/06/2025 06:02 PM
For once this season, the gang is all together.
The Toronto Raptors are finally starting to find a modicum of health, as forward RJ Barrett is set to make his return to the lineup for Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Darko Rajakovic told reporters.
Barrett has been out for the team’s last three games while dealing with an illness. He was listed as questionable going into the outing.
Rajakovic added that Barrett will be on a minutes restriction in his first game back after losing weight while dealing with the illness.
The Mississauga, Ont., native will rejoin a lineup finally boasting the team’s projected starting five from the pre-season, including a finally healthy Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes. The quintet of Quickley, Barnes, Barrett, Gradey Dick and Jakob Poeltl has yet to see the court together this season.
Barrett, 24, has taken on heavier duties in the absence of Quickley this season, picking up career-highs in points (23.4), rebounds (6.8) and assists (6.2) in 27 games.
The Raptors are set to take on the NBA Cup champion Bucks on Monday night as they look to get back in the win column and improve on their 8-27 record.
