With rumors surrounding the Toronto Raptors regarding a trade that the team could make to bolster the roster after a step-up last season, there is one player who could be dealt away. As it remains to be seen if the Raptors will be in the trade mix for a star, one player that has been getting more buzz has been RJ Barrett.
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, Barrett has “drawn trade interest in multi-team conversations,” as the 26-year-old forward is currently on a $29.62 million expiring contract, which is always sure to attract teams.
“Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett has drawn trade interest in multi-team conversations, league sources told HoopsHype. The Canadian swingman is on an expiring $29.62 million contract this upcoming season,” Scotto wrote. “He’s averaged 20.5 points on 49.5 percent shooting from the field and 35.3 percent beyond the arc with 5.9 rebounds and 4.3 assists since joining his hometown Raptors.”
RJ Barrett has expressed wanting to stay with the Raptors
Last season for the Raptors, Barrett averaged 19.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc. Having come from Toronto, Canada, Barrett is no doubt comfortable with the team, as he even expressed after the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the team in the first round of the playoffs in seven games, that he is “trying to stay here.”
“I’m from here, who doesn’t want to play at home. Of course, I’m trying to stay here,” Barrett said, via Sportsnet. “I understand the business, but I want to stay here, I have no problem saying that, I want to be here, I want to be here for the rest of my career, I don’t ever want to leave. I don’t have any problems openly saying that. That’s out of my control. I’ve done my part on the court this year, and I’ll continue to do my part, and let’s hope things work out that way.”
"I want to be here for the rest of my career. I don't ever want to leave."
RJ Barrett speaks on his future with the Raptors
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At any rate, it remains to be seen where Barrett ends up this offseason, as the likely preferred spot for him would be his hometown.
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