In the recent clash against the Golden State Warriors, the Toronto Raptors standout, Scottie Barnes, suffered a broken middle finger. The unfortunate setback came during the last minute of the first half, sending him back to the locker room and casting a shadow of uncertainty on his return to action. Barnes is a 2022 ROTY and cruised for his first-ever all-star game this season. With that, he bolsters a huge load for the Raptors’ offense and has been going through his career-best outings in this campaign.

Now, as the Raptors struggle with filling the star’s void, Scottie has undergone surgery to repair the third metacarpal bone on his left hand in LA. Luckily, the star can now begin rehabilitating his hand. However, the clouds of uncertainty still hover over his current season.

Raptors head coach highlighted that the dynamics of the game take a hit upon the exit of payer like Barnes. Moreover, the Raptors are also facing an absence from Jakob Poeltl, who suffered a dislocated pinky finger during the recent win against the Charlotte Hornets. Both Barnes and Poeltl have proven to be the most reliable starters for the team so far.

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Barnes boasts an average of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists this season and has been a powerhouse on offense. Moreover, Poeltlnotches 11.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game while clocking in nearly 25 minutes. With that, the Raptors face the challenge of adapting and finding valuable alternatives, with little to no room to make changes in their roster.

What is next for Scottie Barnes and the Raptors?

The fans’ enthusiasm took a hit with Scottie Barnes out of the lineup. Moreover, it paved the way for unexpected rotations and uneven stretches for the team. The Raptors are currently placed 12th in the East, with their playoff or play-in chances looking bleak. Luckily, the franchise has already turned over a new leaf after Pascal Siakam’s trade. With that, playing through the challenging stretch can imbibe resistance in the squad, helping them filter out pieces for the future.

However, until now, the final word on Barnes’ season is yet to be announced. Regardless, even with Barnes in the lineup, the Raptors’ chances to extend playing after the regulation are dim.

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Moreover, if the surgery sidelines Barnes, a silver lining presents – Barnes played all 60 games for the Raptors this season. He has proven he can do everything on the court, with the jury still out on his touch from the range. With that, as Barnes utilizes the extra time to hone his craft, the franchise can seek out reliable spot-up shooters to build off Barnes.