By The Canadian Press

The Canadian Press

Posted November 24, 2025 5:50 pm

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TORONTO – RJ Barrett will be day-to-day for the Toronto Raptors as he recovers from a sprained right knee.

The native of Mississauga, Ont., will miss tonight’s game with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Barrett seemed to hurt himself in Toronto’s 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets last night when he landed awkwardly after a dunk in the third quarter.

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He’s second on the Raptors with 19.4 points per game this season. He’s also averaging 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

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Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic wouldn’t say who is starting in Barrett’s place against the Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena.

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Backup point guard Jamal Shead took on the most minutes in Barrett’s absence against Brooklyn.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 24, 2025.

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