New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (finger) will officially miss his third consecutive game due to a laceration on his index finger. The fact that the team listed him out again this far in advance shows that the laceration is still pretty significant. Over the last couple of games, Immanuel Quickley and Miles McBride have entered the starting lineup since Jalen Brunson has been out as well. Quickley and McBride are solid streaming options as long as Barrett is sidelined.

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game vs. the Rockets due to a laceration on his right index finger. Barrett's absence will mark his second in a row, paving the way for Miles McBride and Quentin Grimes to see significant minutes on the wing. Prior to injuring his finger, Barrett was averaging 23.2 PPG across 12 December contests, including shooting 42.4 percent from long range. Julius Randle should see another massive workload against a young Rockets frontcourt, with Barrett's next chance to return coming Monday against Phoenix.

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett had a special night on Friday against Chicago, shooting 14-for-20 from the field en route to a season-high 44 points. He hit 6-for-6 from deep and was 10-for-13 with his free throws. Incredibly, the Knicks couldn't turn Barrett's big performance into a victory, with the team blowing a three-point lead inside the final 30 seconds of action. In 39 minutes of playing time, Barrett completed his line with seven, rebounds, four assists and six turnovers. His scoring record stands at 46 points, so Barrett came very close to having a career night. With a 30-point effort against Toronto also under Barrett's belt from this week, the 22-year-old is on his way to closing out 2022 in style.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett took hold of the reins on Sunday and helped the team beat the Sacramento Kings by a score of 112-99. The 22-year-old played 44 minutes in this contest and ended with 27 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks. He shot 9-for-21 from the floor and 7-for-9 from the charity stripe. While he also had three turnovers, he did add two three-pointers as well. Any fantasy manager that has some stock in Barrett knows that they're not leading with efficiency when deploying him into their lineup.

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett stood out with a 30-point performance in Friday's 121-112 win over Detroit, adding five rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes. He posted only one turnover and shot 10-for-17 from the field with a 3-for-8 record from beyond the arc. Barrett improved his season-best by three points, and he's now sitting on a 20.2 points per game scoring average after 12 games. It appears that Barrett doesn't want to come out of his comfort zone, as his current numbers in all three major categories are almost identical to the ones he ended up having last season. He's getting 5.8 rebounds per game with 3.1 assists. Unfortunately, the 22-year-old does very little on the defensive end and this limits his fantasy value. His shooting numbers aren't pretty either, although Barrett has done decently so far this month, hitting 48 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from downtown.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett finished with a game-high 21 points during the preseason win over the Pistons on Tuesday night. He also added five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. The 22-year-old looked good in this one, shooting 8-for-14 from the field and 3-for-5 from deep. Barrett, who averaged a career-high 20 points in 2021-22, signed a four-year extension in the offseason after months of trade rumors. However, he will remain with the Knicks and receive plenty of playing time this season. Barrett should continue to be a reliable fantasy option, although his three-point percentage dropped to 34.2% last season. If that doesn't improve, category managers will take a hit.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett agreed to a four-year, $107 million extension with the team on Tuesday. With incentives, he could earn as much as $120 million. Last season, the 22-year-old averaged a career-high 20.0 points while adding 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Barrett's new deal is somewhat surprising, primarily since the Jazz had expressed interest in him during trade discussions surrounding superstar guard Donovan Mitchell. Although a move may still happen down the line, the extension will certainly make things challenging. Nevertheless, the 2019 No. 3 overall can be a viable fantasy option no matter where he's suiting up. However, his lack of consistency has been a burden for fantasy managers. His three-point shooting has improved, but there is also work to be done in that area as well.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett has been brought up as a potential piece in a trade that would send star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell to the Big Apple. However, the Knicks have stated that they are not interested in dealing Barrett at this time, and now we have a new report suggesting that the Jazz wouldn't even be targeting Barrett in a deal. During his "Please Don't Aggregate This" podcast this week, Jake Fischer stated that the Jazz aren't interested in acquiring Barrett, mostly due to the fact that they don't want to be responsible for his next contract. Barrett is locked up for about $11 million this year, then he has a qualifying offer for $14 million in 2023-24. After that, he's set to be a restricted free agent and there's a good chance he'll be due for a big payday.

According to Ian Begley of SNY, sources who are close to the New York Knicks have reported that the team has no interest in trading RJ Barrett. The 22-year-old's name has come up recently as a potential piece in a deal that would land the team star Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. However, based on Begley's report, it seems unlikely that Barrett would be included in such a deal. The former Duke Blue Devil is coming off of a strong third year in the NBA. Although his field goal percentage dipped from 44.1% in 2020-21 to 40.8% last year, he averaged a career-high 20.0 points per game in 2021-22.

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (knee) saw his 2021-22 campaign come to a close after sustaining a sprained right knee during Friday's win against Washington. Barrett logged just 15 minutes prior to departing, but he was off to an electric offensive start, dropping 14 points on 6-for-10 shooting. The 21-year-old finishes his third professional season having averaged 20 points, 5.8 rebounds, and three assists per game, while knocking down a career-high two triples on a nightly basis. Without Barrett or Julius Randle (quad) for Sunday's regular-season finale, look for Immanuel Quickley, Obi Toppin, Alec Burks, and others to all have elevated roles, thereby increasing their DFS appeal vs. the Raptors.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett finished with a double-double during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Julius Randle (quadriceps) was out, so the 21-year-old took advantage by scoring a team-high 30 points while adding 13 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. His shooting percentages weren't pretty by any means. Yet, category managers will gladly sacrifice if Barrett continues to produce at this level. New York will next hop on a plane and head south for a meeting with the Hornets on Wednesday, its second of back-to-back contests. Barrett should be starting in all seasonal formats. However, if Randle is out again, DFS managers need the former Blue Devil in their lineup.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Miami Heat. Head coach Tom Thibodeau mentioned last week that Barrett is expected to return after the All-Star break. The return of Barrett would mean Quentin Grimes heads back to the second unit. Grimes has been playing well recently, but a move to the bench will certainly hurt his fantasy value. Fantasy managers can hold him for the moment, but Grimes might not be able to produce standard league value once Barrett returns.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett (ankle) should be ready to play after the All-Star break, according to head coach Tom Thibodeau. The organization believes Barrett is close, but wants to let him rest through the break. Quentin Grimes has surprisingly played very well in the absence of Barrett. It'll be interesting to see how his role changes with Barrett returning in the second half. Fantasy managers should expect Barrett to resume his normal role once he's back to full speed. He scored 23 points or more in six of his last nine games before the injury.

New York Knicks guard/forward RJ Barrett (ankle) and center Nerlens Noel (foot) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This will be the fourth straight game missed for Barrett and the firth straight for Noel. Quentin Grimes should remain in the starting lineup due to Barrett's absence. Grimes has been solid for two straight games, hitting exactly five three-pointers in each contest while scoring a total of 39 points over the two-game set. He's a great target for DFS on Wednesday. Mitchell Robinson, another strong DFS option, will dominate the center minutes on Wednesday with Noel out. Taj Gibson will back Robinson up, though Gibson's unlikely to play more than about 15 minutes.

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Warriors due to a sprained left ankle. Quentin Grimes jumps off the page as an upside DFS play due to Barrett's absence, although Evan Fournier, Alec Burks, and others stand to see elevated offensive duties as well. Barrett has gotten off to a tremendous offensive start in February, averaging 25 PPG across his first four contests. His next opportunity to get back into action comes Saturday vs. Portland, although donning a walking boot for the time being likely does not bode well for a return.

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett has been elevated to questionable to play in Saturday's matchup with the Hawks. Barrett has been ramping up for a return to game action, having thus far missed six games due to the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Knicks current backcourt picture features Kemba Walker, Alec Burksand Evan Fournier, all of whom will likely see a slight decrease in their roles and time on the floor once Barrett is able to return. Barrett began December scorching-hot from long range, shooting 48.1% behind the arc and averaging 20.8 points per game in that span. With the Knicks having the earliest tip-off, fantasy managers can check back to get his definitive status.

New York Knicks small forward RJ Barrett has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against the Wizards as he continues to ramp up for a return to game action. Barrett has not played since Dec. 10 due to COVID-19 protocols, with his absence funneling more minutes and usage in the direction of Evan Fournier, Alec Burksand Quentin Grimes. Prior to entering the league's protocols, Barrett had been finding his rhythm offensively, averaging 23.3 points while shooting 60 percent behind the arc over his last three games. A return to play is imminent for the 21-year-old, which could come as soon as Christmas Day vs. Atlanta.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett has cleared the league's health and safety protocols. The young forward will finally return after missing each of the last five contests. The Knicks are glad to see Barrett returning with Derrick Rose (ankle) sidelined for possibly two months. Barrett should be asked to do more of the ball handling once he's cleared to return to the court. The hope is that he can play in their next contest, but fantasy managers will have to check back for another update.

New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett is listed as out ahead of Saturday's contest in Boston. This will be his fourth straight absence while he remains sidelined because of health and safety protocols. Kevin Knox II, Miles McBride, Immanuel Quickley, and Obi Toppin will also sit for the same reason, so Julius Randle, Evan Fournier, and Alec Burks should continue to benefit. Although he is questionable, Derrick Rose (ankle) may also get additional chances to produce, assuming he is available.

New York Knicks shooting guard RJ Barrett produced a big night against the Spurs on Tuesday, hitting a career-high seven triples with eight attempts en route to a game-high 32 points. He was 11-for-20 overall from the field in a 121-109 win, notching five rebounds with two assists, two steals and two turnovers. Barrett can heat up in a hurry, but he's struggled to make 40 percent of his shots this season and it's limited his effectiveness on the offensive end. He meets the Pacers next, a team against whom Barrett has shot only 36.4 percent from the field this season.