Raptors' Gary Trent Jr. Reaches $18.6 Million Option, Shores Up Roster Spot for 2023-24

Gary Trent Jr. will exercise his player option with the Toronto Raptors for $18.6 million next season.
Trent and the Raptors plan to negotiate a long-term contract extension to keep Trent in Toronto.
The Raptors had considered trading Trent last season but ultimately kept him, valuing his role as a two-way player who can shoot and force turnovers.
Trent's decision secures his roster spot for next season and helps the Raptors plan for a potential championship run.
The Raptors now have $112.35 million committed to nine players next season, leaving $42 million to sign other key free agents like Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl.