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RJ Barrett of the Toronto Raptors speaks with head coach Darko Rajakovic.
As the Toronto Raptors head into their Sunday, March 29, matchup against the Orlando Magic, the team announced a new injury status.
The Raptors’ veteran forward RJ Barrett has been downgraded ahead of the action.
According to the official NBA injury report, Barrett is dealing with left shoulder stiffness. As a result, he is questionable for the action.
It’s been a while since the Raptors last played without Barrett. His last absence occurred on February 5, when the Raptors hosted the Chicago Bulls.
At the time, the Raptors picked up a 123-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Barrett returned for the following game and has played in 20-straight games.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 11: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors in action during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on November 11, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Raptors won 119-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
This season, Barrett has appeared in 49 games for the Raptors (all starts).
The veteran forward is seeing the court for 30.1 minutes per game. Barrett is producing 18.9 points per game, while shooting 49.3% from the field, and hitting on 34.4% of his threes (5.0 attempts per game).
Along with his scoring, Barrett has averaged 5.3 rebounds per game, along with 3.3 assists per game.
Barrett is currently in the midst of his third season with the Raptors. Since getting traded by the New York Knicks, Barrett has started all 139 games that he’s played with the Raptors. Barrett has averaged 20.5 points per game on 49.3% shooting throughout his tenure.
Where The Raptors Stand Heading Into The Magic Matchup
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GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MARCH 23: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors handles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Scotiabank Arena on March 23, 2025 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/Getty Images)
The Raptors are having an impressive run in 2025-2026.
Heading into the Magic matchup, Toronto holds a 41-32 record. They are fifth in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors need a win to maintain a lead over the Atlanta Hawks. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers are just 0.5 games behind the Raptors.
The Magic enter the game with a 39-34 record. They are 2.0 games behind the Raptors, after going 4-6 over their last 10 games.
Toronto and Orlando are set for a 6 PM ET tip on Sunday.