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Raptors’ RJ Barrett Gets PRP Injection for Knee Sprain, Set for One-Week Re-Evaluation

Toronto has lost five of the eight games he missed, with the offense ranking last over that stretch.

Overview

  • Barrett received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in one week, according to Raptors Republic.
  • He is expected to be out for Toronto’s next NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks.
  • The guard sustained the right knee sprain on November 23 against the Brooklyn Nets and has missed eight straight games.
  • Without Barrett, the Raptors have dropped five of those eight games and posted the NBA’s worst offensive rating over that span.
  • Through 17 games this season, Barrett is averaging 19.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 30.9 minutes.