I feel like I’m a great defender. I feel like it doesn’t really get talked about enough but I feel like I’m a great defender.

As such, let’s take stock of what Scottie Barnes has done defensively. • Soaked up possessions against the likes of Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson ...

Scottie Barnes isn’t your typical NBA All-Star. Look at the league’s elite, and you’ll find names like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

It’s all worth keeping in mind, given that the Raptors are thought to be looking for a “significant piece” to pair with ...

Dick fed off the energy all night, turning defense to offense, and scoring an efficient 18 points of 7-of-9 shooting from the ...

Scottie Barnes is leading by example. The 23-year-old is playing some of his best two-way basketball of the season and it has resulted in the Toronto Raptors’ turning their fortunes around.

But it’s Mobley and Toronto’s Scottie Barnes who seem especially linked — maybe because they were picked third and fourth or maybe because they were so close in Rookie of the Year voting in ...

Double-doubles with five dimes ...

With Davion Mitchell entering the lineup for longer stretches, the Raptors point of attack defense has shifted radically, and with a better front end, Scottie Barnes has been able to dominate on ...