"The Raptors have struggled without Barrett this season. He appeared in the team's first 17 games, a stretch in which Toronto went 12-5 and took down a number of playoff teams. Without Barrett, the results have been the polar opposite: a 3-6 record, losing twice to the Charlotte Hornets, and a blowout loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals on Tuesday night."
"The team does not expect Barrett to be sidelined overly long with his knee injury, but he did receive a PRP injection and will be out at least through December 15th. The reason that date is significant is that on December 15th players signed in free agency this past offseason become eligible to be traded. It's the unofficial "start" of NBA trade season."
"That matters for Barrett because his name is continually being pulled into trade rumors. That isn't to say the Raptors are actively shopping him, but the logical implication from the franchise's interest in all manner of star players is that they would need to trade a significant contract -- and Barrett makes the most sense, for all that he is loved in Toronto."
RJ Barrett has at times been Toronto's best player, scoring efficiently and providing offensive balance. The Raptors went 12-5 in the first 17 games with Barrett and 3-6 without him, including losses to Charlotte and a blowout to the Knicks in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals. Barrett has a knee injury, received a PRP injection, and will be out at least through December 15th. December 15th is when recently signed free agents become trade-eligible. Barrett's name repeatedly appears in trade rumors, and interest in acquiring stars such as Anthony Davis increases the likelihood of trading Barrett to clear salary.
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