Raptors' Barrett returns vs. Warriors after 5-week absence

TORONTO, CANADA - NOVEMBER 21: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Washington Wizards during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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Toronto Raptors wing RJ Barrett was in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors after missing the last 15 contests due to a right knee sprain.

The Raptors will have Barrett on a minutes restriction during the game, according to Sportsnet's Michael Grange.

Barrett hasn't played since suffering the injury during Toronto's win over the Brooklyn Nets on Nov. 23. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his knee earlier in December to help his recovery.

The 25-year-old was off to a hot start before the issue, averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists while shooting a career-best 50.6% from the field in 17 games this season.

The Raptors have sorely missed Barrett, going 6-9 in his absence after a 12-5 start to the campaign. Darko Rajakovic's club enters Sunday's tilt having dropped three of its last five matchups, including a 21-point loss to the league-worst Washington Wizards on Friday.

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