Raptors forward Barnes expected to miss at least three weeks

The Toronto Raptors will be without Scottie Barnes for at least three weeks after the All-Star forward suffered a right orbital fracture in Monday’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Barnes had 21 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists and a career high-tying five steals Monday before exiting late in the fourth quarter after being hit in the eye by Nuggets star Nikola Jokic while fighting for a rebound.

Toronto signed the 2022 NBA Rookie of the Year to a five-year contract extension in July that could be worth up to $270million after he became a first-time All-Star last season.

Barnes set personal bests in 2023-24 with 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.47 assists per game. He also shot a career-high 34.1 percent from 3-point range.

Toronto is off to a 1-3 start after going 25-57 last season.

Breaking: Scottie Barnes has been diagnosed with a right orbital fracture. Barnes will be reevaluated in three weeks, and his condition will be updated as appropriate, the team announced. pic.twitter.com/86GS0dsjSK

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