Scottie Barnes is leading by example. The 23-year-old is playing some of his best two-way basketball of the season and it has resulted in the Toronto Raptors’ turning their fortunes around.

Double-doubles with five dimes ...

Scottie Barnes isn’t your typical NBA All-Star. Look at the league’s elite, and you’ll find names like Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

As such, let’s take stock of what Scottie Barnes has done defensively. • Soaked up possessions against the likes of Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson ...

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to their fifth straight win, a 106-82 blowout over the Wizards on ...