UPDATE: RJ Barrett's Current Injury Status For Raptors-Hawks Game

RJ Barrett is on the injury report for Sunday's game.

UPDATE: RJ Barrett has been ruled out (h/t Underdog NBA). 

RJ Barrett (knee) ruled out Sunday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 28, 2024

On Sunday evening, the Toronto Raptors will face off against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia. 

For the game, the Raptors will likely be without one of their best players, as RJ Barrett is on the injury report. 

Via Kayla Grey of TSN: "RJ Barrett is doubtful for tonight’s game vs. Hawks. Team says he’s dealing with left knee swelling"

RJ Barrett is doubtful for tonight’s game vs. Hawks. Team says he’s dealing with left knee swelling

— Kayla Grey (@Kayla_Grey) January 28, 2024

Barrett has played in 39 games and is averaging 19.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest while shooting 46.5% from the field and 33.9% from the three-point range.   

The Raptors are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-29 record in their first 45 games.  

They are 2-8 over their last ten games and in the middle of a four-game losing streak. 

Most recently, the Raptors lost to the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 127-107.

In 36 minutes of playing time, Barrett had 22 points, six rebounds, four assists and one steal while shooting 9/19 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range.

Following the Hawks, the Raptors will visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday evening at the United Center. 

As for the Hawks, they are the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with an 18-27 record in their first 45 games. 

They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak and are 4-6 over their last ten games. 

Following the Raptors, the Hawks will host LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday evening.