Raptors plan to move on from RJ Barrett after Kawhi Leonard trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a trade for Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers, which may lead to a roster shakeup. Sources indicate that the Raptors could part ways with RJ Barrett, who is on the final year of his $107 million extension. Barrett's scoring role may not fit with the team’s new direction following Leonard's addition. His expiring contract could increase his trade value during the season, as the Raptors aim to build a competitive team in the Eastern Conference.
- •Raptors finalize trade for Kawhi Leonard from Clippers.
- •RJ Barrett could be moved due to Leonard's arrival.
- •Barrett is on the final year of his $107 million deal.
- •Toronto is looking to strengthen its title contention.
- •The team aims to improve during the ongoing season.
- 1:36 PMYahoo Sports — Raptors predicted to part ways with $107M high volume-scorer after adding Clippers' Kawhi Leonard
"The Toronto Raptors are adding this summer, but it means they will eventually have to move on from someone. It is believed they can move on from one of their better guards, possibly after the Kawhi Leonard trade is finalized.
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