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Raptors Field Trade Interest in RJ Barrett

Reports say his expiring $29.6 million contract could give Toronto leverage to seek on-court upgrades or short-term salary relief.

Overview

  • HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported on June 21 that Barrett has drawn trade inquiries and been included in multi-team conversations involving the Toronto Raptors.
  • Barrett is on an expiring contract worth roughly $29.6 million for 2026-27, a sum that makes him useful as a salary-matching piece in possible deals.
  • He posted his most efficient scoring season in 2025-26, averaging about 19.3 points while setting career highs in true shooting percentage (58.5) and effective field-goal percentage (55.0).
  • Raptors executive Bobby Webster has said the team will keep extension talks private and wait before serious negotiations, while Barrett has publicly said he wants to remain in Toronto.
  • Toronto’s existing salary commitments to Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley and Jakob Poeltl and a possible Brandon Ingram opt-in limit cap flexibility and will shape whether the club trades Barrett or pursues a new deal.