The Toronto Raptors added RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to their roster, and the duo made their debut with the team on New Year's Day. The Raptors emerged victorious in their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Pascal Siakam leading all scorers with 36 points, and Barrett and Quickley making immediate impacts on the court. The sellout crowd at Scotiabank Arena welcomed Barrett, a Toronto native, with a warm reception, and he expressed his joy at the opportunity to play for his hometown. The game marked the first time that Barrett and Quickley played for the Raptors, following a trade with the New York Knicks. Despite the trade, Julius Randle, of the Knicks, showed support for his former teammates by watching their debut game on Instagram.