Raptors swingman RJ Barrett remains week-to-week with sprained right knee

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett (9) drives through Memphis Grizzlies' Cam Spencer (24) and Cedric Coward (23) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

TORONTO — Canadian swingman RJ Barrett isn’t returning to the Toronto Raptors lineup for at least a week.

Barrett has been out with a right-knee sprain since Nov. 23.

The Raptors say Barrett has been treated with a platelet-rich plasma injection, and his condition will be updated in a week.

Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., was averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 30.9 minutes in 17 starts this season before getting hurt.

Toronto has a 3-5 record since Barrett hurt himself landing awkwardly after a dunk in a 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

The Raptors host the New York Knicks on Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup, an in-season tournament.

Barrett was shooting .50.6 per cent (120-237) from the field, including 35.6 per cent (31-87) from three-point range, and had scored 20 or more points in 10 games before his injury.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 8, 2025.