The Toronto Raptors have reportedly marked Mahaz News 239 cowl star Scottie Barnes as the one untouchable participant on their roster, in accordance with Josh Lewenburg of TSN.

To our pals up north, this one’s for you. 🇨🇦

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The reigning Rookie of the Year remains to be adjusting to turning into a participant on high of opponents scouting reviews, however his first 12 months within the League highlighted simply how brilliant his future might be in Toronto whereas the Raptors try builds round him and pursue their second title in franchise historical past.

However, the potential for a Raptors rebuild remains to be creating. On Tuesday afternoon, Toronto (11-23) sits eleventh within the Eastern Conference standings. They’re 1.5 video games again of the Bulls for the ultimate play-in spot, and if the season had been to finish now, it could be the second time in 5 seasons that the Raptors missed the playoffs.

Toronto has a three-game homestand, beginning with back-to-back contests towards the Charlotte Hornets.