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RJ Barrett draws trade interest as NBA Draft approaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:17 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

RJ Barrett draws trade interest as NBA Draft approaches
Summary

As the NBA Draft nears, Toronto Raptors swingman RJ Barrett is attracting trade interest from several teams. Rumors suggest that Barrett's expiring contract, plus his strong performance at the end of last season, have prompted discussions about his potential departure. Barrett averaged 20.5 points this past season and contributed significantly in the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With multiple Raptors players potentially on the move, the team is considering its options carefully before the draft.

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What We Know
  • •RJ Barrett's trade interest arises ahead of the NBA Draft.
  • •He has an expiring contract worth $29.62 million.
  • •Barrett averaged 20.5 points during the season.
  • •He was the Raptors' top scorer in the playoffs against the Cavaliers.
  • •Multiple team players, including Barrett, could be traded before the season.
Latest Updates
  • 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — RJ Barrett Linked to Multi-Team Trades Ahead of NBA Draft
What they're saying
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After an excellent end to the season with his hometown team, rumors are swirling around his departure in the coming days.

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Cleveland CavaliersToronto RaptorsWashington WizardsNBABasketball

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