Scottie Barnes NBA News & Injury Updates

Injury/Illness - Left Groin Strain (2026-11-15, NYK@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Barnes (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. Barnes has missed four straight games with a groin strain, but he was able to participate partially in practice Saturday. Collin Murray-Boyles would presumably pick up another start at power forward if Barnes' absence continues.

Barnes (groin) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic reports. Barnes will miss a second straight game while battling a left groin strain. Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is also out Monday, leaving plenty of minutes available for Kyle Anderson, Jamison Battle and Allen Graves in the frontcourt.

Injury/Illness - Left Groin Strain (2026-11-09, MEM@TOR). Prior reporting (2026-11-08): Barnes (adductor) was a limited participant in Sunday's practice and will be listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. Barnes was held out of Friday's win over Milwaukee and could miss a second straight game due to left adductor soreness. If the star forward remains on the inactive list alongside Kawhi Leonard (knee), Collin Murray-Boyles, Allen Graves and Jamison Battle would be candidates for increased playing time.

Barnes (adductor) was a limited participant in Sunday's practice and will be listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. Barnes was held out of Friday's win over Milwaukee and could miss a second straight game due to left adductor soreness. If the star forward remains on the inactive list alongside Kawhi Leonard (knee), Collin Murray-Boyles, Allen Graves and Jamison Battle would be candidates for increased playing time.

Barnes (adductor) is listed as out for Friday's game against Milwaukee, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports. Barnes will miss his first game of the 2026-27 campaign Friday, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday in Memphis. With Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) and Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined as well, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jamal Shead and Collin Murray-Boyles are expected to be the Raptors' top offensive contributors, regardless of who starts.

Injury/Illness - Left Adductor / Groin Soreness / Tightness (2026-11-06, TOR@MIL). Prior reporting (2026-11-06): Barnes (adductor) was not present at the morning shootaround, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.careports. This is an ominous sign for Barnes' availability Friday -- he remains listed questionable on the official injury report. The Raptors may need to lean on Allen Graves, Jamison Battle and Collin Murray-Boyles if Barnes is unable to give it a go.

Injury/Illness - Left Adductor / Groin Soreness / Tightness (2026-11-06, TOR@MIL). Prior reporting (2026-11-06): Barnes (groin) is questionable to play Friday's game against the Bucks. Barnes played 32 minutes during Wednesday's 128-109 loss to the Nuggets, but he's been deemed questionable to suit up Friday due to left adductor/groin soreness. If he's unable to play against Milwaukee, Allen Graves, Jamison Battle and Collin Murray-Boyles are candidates to see increased minutes.

Injury/Illness - Left Adductor / Groin Soreness / Tightness (2026-11-06, TOR@MIL).