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RJ Barrett Willing to Wait and See on Contract Extension with Toronto Raptors

Barrett averaged 19.3 points and 5.3 rebounds last season, but Toronto’s salary cap situation could delay a new deal.

  • On Tuesday, Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett entered the final year of his contract, earning US$29.6 million while remaining without a secured extension for the 2027-28 season.
  • Barrett averaged 19.3 points and a career-low 1.7 turnovers over 57 games last season, highlighted by a 29-foot three-pointer that secured a 112-110 playoff win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Leaving contract negotiations to his agent, Bill Duffy, Barrett stated, "I just control my effort and what I do," emphasizing focus on performance rather than extension terms.
  • The Raptors face salary cap constraints for 2027-28 due to lucrative multi-year deals for starters Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl.
  • General Manager Bobby Webster noted ownership remains "incredibly supportive" financially, adding that the team retains first-round picks in each of the next four years to facilitate potential roster adjustments.
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RJ Barrett willing to wait and see on contract extension with Toronto Raptors

TORONTO - RJ Barrett smiled when he heard a question about his contract extension at Toronto Raptors media day, because he knew it was coming.

·Winnipeg, Canada
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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Monday, September 28, 2026.
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