TORONTO – Scottie Barnes has been named NBA Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October-November.
He is the first Toronto Raptor to win the award since it was created ahead of the 2024-25 season.
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Barnes has helped Toronto get off to a 14-7 start while bolstering a group that sits at the top of several defensive categories.
His 64 combined steals and blocked shots were the most in the NBA all-time. Barnes also sealed the win over Charlotte with a blocked call on Nov. 17.
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The swingman is averaging 19.9 points, eight rebounds and five assists in 21 games.
Oklahoma City's Cason Wallace won the Western Conference award.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 2, 2025.
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