The Raptors can redeploy their minutes to see more from their young role players, reaping some other benefits in the process.

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The Raptors are listing Scottie Barnes as questionable for Friday's game in Chicago with a left hip contusion. Barnes' hip injury sidelined him for Toronto's 20-point loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, and he is now in jeopardy of missing his second straight game.

The Toronto Rptors are 19-42 in the season and own the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference, although their future is bright. Scottie Barnes has remained a star, they added Brandon Ingram, and young role players like Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Gradey Dick have all continued to improve.

Barnes (hip) is out for Wednesday's game against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Last year, Scottie Barnes turned one of his biggest ... Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett. If Barnes is making outside shots, he's a two-way star. If he's not, he's a valuable piece, but a high ...

The Canadian franchise considers Barnes one of the best defenders in the NBA after his performance against Kevin Durant.

While the conventional belief is that the Raptors are playing for better lottery odds, the remaining schedule will make that challenging.

Which brings another intriguing scoring option alongside Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett. Barnes spoke about his excitement of Ingram being in Toronto.

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors is unexpectedly predicted to have one of the NBA's worst-value contracts in two years.

Scottie Barnes is back for the Toronto Raptors. The 23-year-old forward has been upgraded to available after missing Thursday’s game against the Indiana Pacers due to a left hip contusion. His return gives Toronto an almost fully healthy roster as they take on the Chicago Bulls.