Chris Boucher joining the Boston Celtics means Scottie Barnes replaces him in a specific Toronto Raptors category.

The Raptors have yet to make it back to the postseason since 2022, finishing no higher than ninth in the Eastern Conference.

Without further ado, the No. 5 most-read story at Raptors Republic of the 2024-25 season: “ In trading for Ingram, the Raptors are walking on the edge of a knife ” by Louis Zatzman.

How Raptors forward Scottie Barnes clapped back at his haters on social media with a vow for his team next season.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes, right, reacts as he drives into Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

TORONTO — Scottie Barnes’ second NBA game was his first big NBA moment, but it was a game against the Brooklyn Nets when he showed he could be a star.

Barnes entered the league already a good player and one folks bet on to translate his passing prowess potentially from the jump. I’d bank on him reaffirming that pre-draft sentiment in 2022-23 ...

If Barnes weren’t frustrated, it would be a problem, too. For the foreseeable future, Barnes will have to deftly walk a thin line. The Raptors badly need him to keep his balance.

Year 2 was a bit of a wake-up call for Scottie Barnes. For now, it’s nothing too concerning. The 21-year-old reigning Rookie of the Year was just fine as a sophomore.

Scottie Barnes ranked No. 15 on The Step Back's 2023-24 25-under-25, ranking the best young players in the NBA. Check out the rest of the list here.

Scottie Barnes is entering his second year with the Toronto Raptors but you can already find traces of NBA legends in his versatile game. Start with the frame. 7-foot-3 wingspan. 6-foot-9 tall ...