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“I just think I’m a natural star defender” — Scottie Barnes led the Raptors defensive effort against Kevin Durant and the Suns and believes there’s more where that came from, for ⁦@Sportsnet⁩ sportsnet.ca/nba/article/bo… - 12:18 AM

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors is unexpectedly predicted to have one of the NBA's worst-value contracts in two years.

Coming out of the All-Star festivities, the Raptors' opponents for the rest of the season combined for a measly .398 winning percentage. Having matched up with some of the biggest remaining teams on their schedule, that number has gone down even more dramatically.

The Toronto Raptors have listed Scottie Barnes as questionable with a hip injury for Friday's game against the Chicago Bulls