Raptors star suffers ankle injury vs. Knicks

Raptors star Scottie Barnes exited their game against the Knicks on Monday night with what the team called a right ankle sprain, according to ESPN’s News Services. However, there is concern that the injury to his right ankle and foot could be more severe.

Barnes was helped off the court by teammates before hopping to the locker room, unable to put weight on his right foot. The injury occurred when he collided with Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns during the third quarter, and Towns came down on Barnes’ foot near the basket.

Initial X-rays were negative, according to coach Darko Rajakovic,  Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports reports. However, it’s anticipated Barnes will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. He’ll be reevaluated on Tuesday morning, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet says.

Barnes has already missed 11 games this season due to a right orbital fracture. Barnes entered the game averaging 21 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.8 assists.

Barnes signed a five-year max extension, and the contract’s value would increase if he made an All-NBA team this season. However, another extended absence would likely extinguish any chance of that happening.