The Rajakovic rant became one of, if not, the defining moment of a completely lost season, which happened to be his rookie year as head coach. It came following a tough loss to the host L.A. Lakers on a night when the whistle was decidedly purple and gold in the decisive fourth quarter.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes earned league honors for the Player of the Week in the Eastern Conference

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.

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. I guard whoever, can play one through

The Eastern Conference player of the week averaged 22 points, 9.7 rebounds and six assists in three victories.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Scottie Barnes will clash when the Pelicans (12-34) play the Toronto Raptors (13-32) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, January 27 at 7:30 PM ET.The Pelicans enter this

Barnes put up 24 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 12 boards, seven assists, two steals and two blocks across 32 minutes in the 117-94 win over the Hawks on Saturday.

New Orleans arrives without Dejounte Murray and Herb Jones, and that leaves the visitors vulnerable on the perimeter. They gave up 123 points to the Hornets at the weekend, on the heels of getting torched for 139 points by the Grizzlies on Friday — so Barnes should have ample chances to flash his playmaking skills.

Memphis Grizzlies forward-center Jaren Jackson Jr. and Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 14 of the 2024-25 season. NBA Players of the Week for Week 14.

The Toronto Raptors forward was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week by the NBA on Monday, bookending a perfect 3-0 stretch for the team.

Scottie Barnes had 25 points, including a key basket in the final minute, and the Toronto Raptors picked up their second road win of the season with a 122-119 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night.