Raptors' RJ Barrett to make season debut against Nuggets

October 28, 2024 - 6:01pm

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The Toronto Raptors will have RJ Barrett in the lineup for the first time this season.

The shooting guard will play against the Denver Nuggets after missing the first three games with a shoulder injury.

The 24-year-old suffered a shoulder sprain in pre-season but has been ramping up his work during practice.

The Mississauga, Ont., native averaged 21.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 32 games with the Raptors last season after joining the team via trade from the New York Knicks.

Toronto has been hit hard by injuries, with Bruce Brown, Kelly Olynyk, Immanuel Quickley and Ja'Kobe Walter all sidelined.

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