Barrett notched 23 points (9-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Friday's 133-123 loss to the Celtics.
Barrett cleared the 20-point mark for the second consecutive game, and while he's firmly entrenched as one of New York's primary scoring alternatives alongside Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, this was the first time he's posted back-to-back 20-point games since a three-game stretch between Nov. 6 and Nov. 12. His overall numbers are a bit down compared to last season in most major categories, perhaps due to his role as New York's clear third-best option on offense.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Flirts with double-double in loss
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Barrett logged 23 points (7-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 146-122 loss to the Bucks.
Barrett scored at least 20 points for the first time in the past eight games, adding a season-high eight rebounds. After a hot start to the season, Barrett's numbers have declined of late. His efficiency was unsustainable to begin the campaign, as we have seen over the past three weeks. He still warrants a roster spot in most leagues, although managers should note that he doesn't offer much upside outside of points and threes.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Struggles with efficiency in loss
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Barrett logged nine points (3-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 loss to the Suns.
Barrett had scored in double figures in 10 consecutive appearances to begin the season, but he had one of his worst performances of the year during Sunday's narrow defeat. Over seven appearances in November, he's averaged 18.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 29.6 minutes per game. Despite being held in check Sunday, Barrett should have plenty of opportunities to bounce back.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Provides spark late in victory
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Barrett produced 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Friday's 100-98 victory over Miami.
Barrett saw a balanced game scoring and on the boards, finishing second on the team in rebounds while ending as one of five Knicks with a double-digit point total in a comeback victory. Barrett stepped up down the stretch for New York, tallying eight of his 18 points in the fourth quarter. Barrett, who hauled in a season-high-tying rebound total, has recorded at least 14 points and seven rebounds in two straight games.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Good to go Saturday
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Barrett (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Barrett has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing the previous three games with migraines. The 23-year-old forward will likely replace Josh Hart in the starting lineup.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Officially game-time decision
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Barrett (illness) is expected to be game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Hornets, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Barrett is at risk of missing his fourth straight game due to ongoing battles with migraines. Quentin Grimes (wrist) has been ruled out Saturday, so Josh Hart could be in store for a huge workload if Barrett is unable to go.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Iffy against Charlotte
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Barrett (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Barrett has missed the Knicks' last three contests while dealing with migraines but could return Saturday. If he's unable to suit up, Josh Hart would likely draw another start.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Ruled out Friday
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Barrett (illness) won't play in Friday's game versus the Wizards.
Barrett will miss his third straight game Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to migraines. Josh Hart will likely start once again in Barrett's absence. Barrett's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Questionable against Washington
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Barrett (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Washington, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Barrett has missed the last two games due to migraines, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. If he remains out Friday, Josh Hart will likely continue to handle a starting role, while Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson would also be candidates for increased work.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Won't play Wednesday
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Barrett (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Barrett will miss a second straight game due to migraines. In Barrett's absence Monday, Josh Hart slid into the starting lineup, but Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson took on increased usage. A similar situation should unfold versus Atlanta. Barrett's next chance to suit up will arrive Friday in Washington.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Listed as questionable
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Barrett (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Barrett was a late scratch ahead of Monday's game against the Celtics due to migraines and is in danger of missing a second straight game Wednesday. Josh Hart slid into the starting lineup in Barrett's absence versus Boston, but Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson took on increased usage. If Barrett is sidelined again, a similar situation would likely unfold Wednesday.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Downgraded to out
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Barrett (illness) will not play Monday against Boston, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Barrett will be unable to suit up as he battles migraines. The Knicks will be shorthanded against a full strength Boston squad, putting extra pressure on Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson to produce offensively.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Now questionable due to illness
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Barrett (illness) is a game-time decision for Monday's game against Boston, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Barrett's illness is late-breaking news. If he's unable to go, Quentin Grimes, Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart would likely absorb his usage.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Scores 24 points in easy win
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Barrett amassed 24 points (9-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 129-107 victory over Charlotte.
Barrett has looked very good this season and has reached the 24-point mark in five of his first seven appearances. While he doesn't fill the stat sheet consistently in other categories, that shouldn't matter much, as Barrett's value is mainly tied to what he can do as a scorer.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Explodes for 26 points in return
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Barrett (knee) closed with 26 points (9-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 31 minutes during Monday's 111-97 victory over the Clippers.
Barrett missed New York's first two games of November due to a knee injury, but he didn't seem inhibited by the issue Monday. The 23-year-old tied his season high in scoring with an efficient effort from the field and a perfect performance from the charity stripe. For good measure, Barrett finished well above his season averages in both boards and assists to round out arguably his best stat line of the season. The fifth-year pro hasn't shown the ability to put up this level of complementary stats on a consistent basis, so his fantasy value will likely remain centered on his scoring ability.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Will play Monday
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Barrett (knee) will play Monday against the Clippers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Barrett has missed back-to-back games due to knee soreness but will return to the starting lineup Monday, sending Josh Hart back to a reserve role. Over his first four appearances this season, Barrett averaged 21.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.3 minutes per game.
Barrett (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Barrett participated in practice Sunday and is on track to play Monday as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks, but he'll still carry a questionable designation on the Knicks' initial injury report. He's been unavailable for the last two games due to knee soreness, and it's unclear whether he'll face any restrictions if he's able to suit up Monday.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: On track for Monday
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Barrett (knee) practiced Sunday and will play Monday against the Clippers barring a setback, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports.
Barrett has been inactive for the Knicks prior two contests due to knee soreness. He's trending strongly in the right direction to return Monday.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Won't play Friday
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Barrett (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bucks, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Barrett has been downgraded from questionable and will miss back-to-back games due to a sore left knee. In his absence, Josh Hart figures to draw another start. Barrett's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Clippers.
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Knicks' RJ Barrett: Iffy against Milwaukee
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Barrett (knee) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Bucks.
Barrett was also listed as questionable Wednesday before being ruled out with left knee soreness. If Barrett is unable to suit up Friday, Josh Hart will likely draw another start in his absence.
