RJ Barrett

RJ Barrett scored 31 points against the Philadelphia 76ers but said the Toronto Raptors must learn to protect their leads after Thursday’s 123-112 defeat. The post RJ Barrett: Raptors must learn to sustain their leads appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 5: RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors drives to the basket during the game against the Boston Celtics on April 5, 2026 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Boston C...

The Raptors don’t need to make a major roster decision because they split their first eight games. RJ Barrett’s contract, however, gives them something to think about beyond the standings. Barrett is in the final season of his deal, carrying a roughly $29 million cap hit before unrestricted free agency. He’s also giving Toronto production […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett decision goes beyond a 4-4 start appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Scottie Barnes scored 28 points and RJ Barrett added 25 as the Toronto Raptors routed the Orlando Magic 129-99 on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena, improving to 3-1 and opening a two-game series between the teams with a dominant performance. Toronto led 32-25 after the first quarter, extended the margin to 69-53 by halftime and […] The post Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett lead Raptors to 30-point rout of Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

On Sunday evening, the Minnesota Timberwolves improved to 3-0 with a blowout win over the Toronto Raptors in their first home game of the season. The Timberwolves have now destroyed three straight postseason teams from a year ago to open up their season and look like a real potential threat in the Western Conference. The […] The post Congrats to Timberwolves on no longer having worst winning percentage in NBA history. That’s now the Nets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There's a clear trend in impact metrics, where RJ has went from being considered a negative impact player to in the past 2 years a positive. He improves every year, is a hard worker, has less redundancy without Ingram and is still only 26. Biggest ? At this point is if he can get to be a consistent league average, or even posisitive defender. I've been an RJ skeptic, but now I'm pro extension. submitted by /u/horny_wo_men [link] [comments]

Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points in his return to Toronto as the Raptors routed the Bulls 135-92 in their regular season opener on Wednesday.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 18: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors drives past Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on March 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) | Getty Images After licking their wounds from the lost series ag...

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 31: Collin Murray-Boyles #12 and RJ Barrett #9 of the Toronto Raptors high five during the game against the Detroit Pistons on March 31, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images) | ...

While it has been a few years since RJ Barrett was traded to the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks superfan Ben Stiller is happy for him. Stiller was live-posting throughout the Knicks’ 50-point loss to the Raptors in the preseason. Early on, he gave Barrett his flowers, saying, “Always happy to see RJ get buckets.” […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller ‘always happy’ for Raptors’ RJ Barrett, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 114-106 in an NBA Canada Games preseason matchup at Rogers Arena in Vancouver on Saturday, while Kawhi Leonard watched from the sidelines against his former team. Leonard, who was traded from the Clippers to Toronto earlier this offseason, did not play in the contest. The matchup nevertheless […] The post RJ Barrett leads Raptors past Clippers in Vancouver appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Atlanta Hawks forward Lu Dort sparked an interesting conversation when he said that he believes winning an Olympic gold would mean more than winning an NBA title. In an interview with Serge Ibaka on How Hungry Are You, Dort was asked what was more valuable: winning the NBA title or winning Olympic gold. Dort, who […] The post RJ Barrett weighs in on Lu Dort’s intriguing Olympic gold-NBA title take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

We break down RJ Barrett's role in the new-look Toronto Raptors and if he can manage to make an impact heading into next season.

Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett looked strong to start the season despite collective errors in loss

Here is a dream Raptors trade that turns RJ Barrett and five picks into Donovan Clingan and injured young scorer Shaedon Sharpe.

The Toronto Raptors made sure one of the first things they did after the Kawhi Leonard trade was complete was to sign him to an extension. He’s not the only one, as Jamal Shead and the team have recently agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension that keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 […] The post Raptors next contract extension after Kawhi Leonard isn’t RJ Barrett appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Toronto Raptors reportedly opened training camp without having begun serious contract talks with RJ Barrett, according to Sportsnet's Michael Grange.

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RJ Barrett would be perfectly happy if Toronto were his final NBA stop. Whether the Raptors feel the same way remains to be seen. Barrett is entering the final season of his contract, worth about $29.6 million, and told reporters at Media Day that there haven’t been substantive talks about an extension. Apparently, he isn’t sweating […] The post RJ Barrett wants to stay with Raptors, but knows he’s ‘always auditioning’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Just like the rest of the league, RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors surely want what the New York Knicks just had –a downtown NBA championship parade. During media day on Monday, the former Duke Blue Devils star Barrett shared his true feelings on seeing his former team, the Knicks, end a drought that lasted […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett reveals true feelings on former team Knicks winning it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.