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Barrett

Barrett has only been available for three of the Raptors’ last eight games. So, while he has reached double figures in all but one game he’s appeared in this season, the availability has done fantasy managers no favors. And with the Raptors essentially playing out the string, that may remain an issue between now and the end of the season. Barrett shouldn’t be dropped in standard leagues, but shallow-league managers should watch for alternatives.

The Raptors will have four new starters for Wednesday’s game, with Barnes being the lone holdover. For availability reasons, Shead, Walter and Robinson are worth streaming, while Barrett is already rostered in most fantasy leagues.

Toronto will be down a number of key players, but Barrett and Scottie Barnes will be available and presumably lead the charge against an equally shorthanded Nets squad. Expect Barrett and Barnes to handle their typical workloads in this matchup of tank-worthy proportions.

Barrett was held out last Thursday against the Warriors, but returned to play 30 minutes against the Spurs Sunday. With the Raptors playing the second leg of a back-to-back Monday and four games on tap this week, the 24-year-old small forward will get another rest day against the Wizards. Immanuel Quickley, who also sat out Sunday, will move back into the starting lineup.

Barrett returned to the Raptors’ lineup on Sunday after missing three games. While he recorded solid numbers in the points and rebound categories, RJ was responsible for six turnovers. However, Barrett’s availability and the Raptors’ schedule are more concerning for fantasy managers going forward. Toronto will play four games during Week 21, the first on Monday in Washington. He may be limited to three games for injury management reasons.

The Raptors are without Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley for Sunday’s game. Shead and Castleton move into the starting lineup, and both are worth a look in deep leagues. Also, Barrett’s return means Jonathan Mogbo returns to the bench.

After sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Warriors, Barrett is not on the injury report. His return will likely push Ochai Agbaji to the bench, with Jamal Shead stepping in for the resting Immanuel Quickley. While Abgaji possesses a lower fantasy ceiling when coming off the bench, he will still play plenty.

Barrett has missed three of the last four games for personal reasons and an illness. The 24-year-old small forward will get the night off Thursday for rest. Immanuel Quickley will likely move back into the starting lineup as he’s off the injury report, but AJ Lawson should also see increased opportunities off the bench in Barrett’s absence.

Barrett will join Immanuel Quickley (rest) on the sidelines, so the Raptors will be without their starting backcourt on Sunday. AJ Lawson could move into the starting lineup, raising his fantasy ceiling, but he is not a must-stream player in this spot.

Quickley, Barrett and Barnes are back after sitting out Wednesday’s win over the 76ers, while Jakob Poeltl is unavailable. Battle and Castleton will remain in the starting lineup, while Jamal Shead has been relegated to the bench, and Jared Rhoden is with the Raptors’ G League affiliate this weekend.