Scottie Barnes posts 28 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists in win over Wizards

Barnes delivered a massive line on Friday, but his fantasy value was already built into drafts at 42.0 fantasy points a game over 80 games last season.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 24, 2026

Scottie Barnes posted 28 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 1 three on 12-of-26 shooting and 3-of-3 at the line in 37 minutes as a starter on Friday, October 23, leading Toronto to a 112-102 victory over Washington. He turned the ball over 8 times.

The line is impressive, but Barnes already averaged 42.0 fantasy points a game over 80 games last season, making him a top-30 overall asset before this outing. In nine-category leagues, his two-way production and 3.1 per-game value kept him among the upper-tier forwards. In points leagues, his 37.5 projected fantasy points per game made him a hold at this level.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Scottie Barnes

Barnes is working at 32.6 per cent usage with 53.1 per cent true shooting through 2 games this season, averaging 25.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 31.3 minutes per contest. Last season over 80 games, he put up 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.4 steals, 1.5 blocks and 0.9 threes in 33.5 minutes a night, making him a fixture in the top 30 overall. The 37 minutes and expanded counting stats on Friday reflect his role as Toronto's primary offensive engine.

Toronto has 1 game left this week, on Friday. Barnes remains a hold in all formats as a two-way star who delivers elite production across multiple categories. Barnes has 32.6 per cent usage through 2 games, and managers who drafted him in the third or fourth round are already getting the production they expected.

What to do

• Hold Barnes as a top-30 overall asset in both nine-category and points leagues.

• Start him on Friday when Toronto closes out the week.

• Roster him as a multi-category contributor with 32.6 per cent usage and 31.3 minutes per game through 2 contests.

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