"No surprise but seems like Raptors & RJ Barrett are OK having contract situation play out given he has a good role on what should be a better Raptors team. The 6yr veteran is extension eligible, but has $27.7m guaranteed this year & $29.6m for 26-27. Plenty of time to revisit.- Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) October 20, 2025 After this season concludes, in which the 25-year-old will make almost $28 million, he is still on the books for nearly $30 million in the 2026-2027 season, leaving ample time for the two sides to come to an agreement."
"After initially being labelled a "toxic asset," when first coming home to Toronto in the OG Anunoby deal, Barrett has rehabilitated his value with his play. In his first half-season with the Raptors in 2023-2024, he saw a remarkable uptick in efficiency (from 54 percent true shooting to 62 percent) while also taking more shots. Then last season, Barrett was expected to do way more, carrying the Raptors' offence for stretches and being handed a ton of responsibility to create shots both for himself and others."
The Toronto Raptors and RJ Barrett did not agree on a contract extension by the deadline and appear content to let the situation play out. Barrett, 25, is extension eligible and has $27.7 million guaranteed this season and roughly $29.6 million guaranteed for 2026–27. Barrett's value improved after returning to Toronto, with a true shooting jump from 54% to 62% in 2023–24 and career highs last season in points (21.1), rebounds (6.3) and assists (5.4). His role could shift with Brandon Ingram joining the roster, and the Raptors open the season in Atlanta.
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