It was reported earlier on Tuesday that OG Anunoby was feeling a bit “dissatisfied” with his reduced role for the Toronto Raptors amid the rapid rise of Rookie of the Year winner Scottie Barnes. A team insider has now quashed these malicious rumors and the source comes in the form of none other than Barnes himself.

Barnes went full reporter mode as he provided a critical update on Anunoby's status with the Raptors. Responding to a post on Instagram pertaining to OG's supposed unhappiness in Toronto, Barnes quickly nipped the issue in the bud by saying that these reports just aren't true.

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Well, that should put an end to all the whispers about Anunoby's alleged discontent in Toronto, right? This is his teammate who's strongly denying these rumors, and Barnes' statement should at least count for something.

Then again, it would be different to hear it from Anunoby himself. The original report was published by Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, who is one of the more reliable sources from around the league. Surely, he would not have reported something unsubstantiated. As they always say, where there's smoke, there's fire.