RJ Barrett Injury Status Update for April 12th, 2026
The Raptors got some good news today — RJ Barrett has been cleared and is officially available to play. RJ had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Raptors.
RJ Barrett Season Averages
The Raptors get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 56 games, RJ is averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 30.3 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.3 | 19.1 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 14.3 |
Raptors Performance With & Without RJ Barrett
The numbers tell a clear story about RJ's value to the Raptors. With RJ in the lineup this season, the team is 33-23. Without him, they've gone 12-12. The Raptors's net rating is 6.5 points worse per 100 possessions when RJ plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (110.5 vs 116.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 33-23 | 12-12 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.6 | 110.5 | -6.1 |
| Def Rating | 112.2 | 112.7 | +0.5 |
| Net Rating | 4.4 | -2.1 | -6.5 |
| PPG | 117.0 | 109.0 | -8.0 |
RJ Barrett Betting Trends
With RJ returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Raptors have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Barrett) Scottie Barnes PTS UNDER: 34-20 (+11.9u, 17.9 / -111 avg. line) Scottie Barnes PRA UNDER: 34-20 (+11.4u, 31.4 / -113 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — RJ Barrett's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Nets @ Raptors - April 12, 2026 Brooklyn Nets: Nic Claxton (Out) Egor Demin (Out) Michael Porter Jr. (Out)
RJ is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Raptors and the rest of the league.