Barnes (hand) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. After recording a double-double in Friday's win against the Jazz, Barnes may sit against Washington in the second game of a back-to-back.

The Raptors can redeploy their minutes to see more from their young role players, reaping some other benefits in the process.

The Raptors don’t get much of a spotlight in the U.S. unless the team is a contender. That said, Barnes still managed to win rookie of the year over the likes of Evan Mobley and Cade Cunningham, so the message got out on him that year at least and he also has made an all-star appearance.

Rookie guard Ja’Kobe Walter has been ruled out with a quad strain while star forward Scottie Barnes is questionable due to a hand contusion, as the team gets set to take on the visiting Washington Wizards.

The Canadian franchise considers Barnes one of the best defenders in the NBA after his performance against Kevin Durant.

A screen from Mason Plumlee was meant to create some separation from Scottie Barnes ... very smart at the point of attack,” said Chris Boucher. “On going overs, under, kind of always talking.

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TORONTO (AP) — Immanuel Quickley, Chris Boucher,and RJ Barrett each scored ... Boucher also had 10 rebounds, and Scottie Barnes added 20 points for the Raptors. Toronto shot 8 for 8 from 3 ...