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.

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.

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 ...

Like Middleton, Brook Lopez has also struggled over the last ... Look for Lopez to turn things around tonight. Finally, Scottie Barnes is starting to percolate. Barnes has scored at least 20 ...

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.

The Raptors visit Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on Friday night. The Sporting News has you covered with odds, betting ...

RJ Barrett’s return to the starting lineup alongside Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes ... Toronto’s second unit. Barnes took advantage of a switch onto Brook Lopez early in the second ...

Bobby Portis scored 20 points, Gary Trent Jr. had 17 against his former team and Brook ... after a Lopez 3-pointer in the fourth quarter. RJ Barrett scored 25 points and Scottie Barnes had 21 ...