Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett in action during an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

By The Canadian Press

Canadian RJ Barrett returns to Raptors lineup vs. Warriors after missing five weeks

Dec 28, 2025 | 11:24 AM

TORONTO — Canadian swingman RJ Barrett is finally back in the Toronto Raptors lineup.

Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., will play against the Golden State Warriors this afternoon.

He has missed five weeks of Toronto’s season with a sprained right knee.

Barrett was averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists when he landed awkwardly from a dunk on Nov. 23.

Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic says Barrett will be on a minutes restriction against the Warriors.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 28, 2025.

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