Scottie Barnes praises teammates, reflects on Raptors' playoff run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Scottie Barnes expressed optimism about the Toronto Raptors' future following their playoff exit after a seven-game series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Barnes, who averaged 18.1 points and secured a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team, highlighted the contributions of teammates like Brandon Ingram and rookie Collin Murray-Boyles. He praised their growth and efforts this season, noting that Jarrett Allen's performance was pivotal in Game 7. Barnes emphasized the importance of teamwork and voiced his confidence in the Raptors' potential to build on this season's successes going forward.
- •Raptors lost a seven-game series to the Cavaliers.
- •Barnes averaged 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists this season.
- •He credited teammates Ingram and Murray-Boyles for their roles in the season.
- •Barnes highlighted Jarrett Allen's key contributions in Game 7.
- •The Raptors aim to build on their playoff experience for future seasons.
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Scottie Barnes Makes Feelings Clear About Raptors’ Future After Playoff Exit
"Scottie Barnes opened up about career season with Raptors, and praised his teammates after an impressive campaign.
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