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January 1, 2026
Drops triple-double vs. Denver
Barnes notched 20 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 14 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 106-103 loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis
Barnes filled up the box score once again Wednesday, leading the Raptors in rebounds and assists while finishing as the team's third-leading scorer behind Brandon Ingram (30 points) and Immanuel Quickley (22 points). It was Barnes' second triple-double of the season, both of which have come over his last three games. He finished the month of December having averaged 17.9 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.0 threes, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals over 35.1 minutes per game.
December 30, 2025
Double-doubles vs. Orlando
Barnes posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Monday's 107-106 victory over the Magic.
Analysis
Barnes followed up his massive triple-double against the Warriors on Sunday with a solid double-double Monday and made two clutch free throws late in the fourth, which turned out to be the game-winning points for Toronto. Over his last 10 outings, Barnes has averaged 16.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.2 blocks over 35.4 minutes per game.
December 28, 2025
Logs huge triple-double
Barnes generated 23 points (11-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 25 rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and one block across 42 minutes of Sunday's 141-127 overtime win over the Warriors.
Analysis
Barnes shattered his previous career high in rebounds, beating it by eight while tying the Toronto franchise record for boards in a single game. The effort aligned with Barnes drawing the start at center due to the return of RJ Barrett and the absence of Jakob Poeltl (back). It was Barnes's seventh career triple-double, and his first of the 2025-26 season. In 33 appearances this season, Barnes is averaging 19.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks across 34.1 minutes.
December 27, 2025
Returns Friday
Barnes (hip) returned to Friday's game against the Wizards with 11:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, per the broadcast.
Analysis
Barnes limped to the locker room in the third quarter while holding his left hip but has since been cleared to return. The star forward appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after checking back in.
December 27, 2025
Goes to locker room
Barnes exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Friday's game against the Wizards due to a left hip injury, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Analysis
Barnes came off the court with a noticeable limp while favoring his left hip, and he'll be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Friday's game. With Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) sidelined, Jamison Battle and Gradey Dick should see an uptick in playing time for as long as Barnes is out of the game.
December 26, 2025
Available to play Friday
Barnes (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
Barnes was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness but will shed his questionable tag and keep his record of perfect attendance this season alive. Over 10 appearances in December, the star forward has averaged 18.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.1 steals while shooting 48.6 percent from the field in 35.1 minutes per contest.
December 26, 2025
Questionable with illness
Barnes (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
Barnes was a very late addition to the injury report, presumably after waking up under the weather. In his most recent outing, Barnes put up 27 points (10-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes. The Raptors are already shorthanded for Friday, so the team will likely use a committee approach to soak up Barnes' minutes if he can't go.