Raptors' Barnes returning to lineup vs. Knicks on Sunday

Scottie Barnes will return to the lineup against the New York Knicks on Sunday, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports.

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Scottie Barnes will return to the lineup against the New York Knicks on Sunday, TSN's Josh Lewenberg reports.

Barnes, 20, last played on Dec. 18 in a win over Golden State.

Barnes will play. The band is back together.

For the first time in 33 games this season, the Raptors have their full rotation available. Crazy when you consider the current state of the league, and the fact they didn’t even have enough bodies to field an active roster last week.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) January 2, 2022

The rookie forward was placed in the NBA's health and safety protocols from Dec. 21 to Dec. 30, but was then sidelined by a right knee injury.

In 27 games this season, Barnes is averaging 15.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists.

The Raptors now have a full rotation of players and are expected to start Barnes along with Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., OG Anunoby, and Pascal Siakam against the Knicks.