wintime999 Scotty Barnes, point forward The Toronto Raptors’ All-Star intends to renew his contract with the team for a full five-year, $270 million contract this summer. wintime999
Report from ‘ESPN’ that if the contract is completed, he will be kept with the team until the end of the 2029-30 season, making him the highest salary of all time for the Raptors franchise. It is expected that the contract renewal date will be after. July 6 ( wintime999 )
Even the 22-year-old’s full salary is not guaranteed. But at least it will be worth 224.9 million US dollars and the salary can be increased from 25% of the salary cap to 30% in the case of being named All-NBA, All-Defense or regular season MVP.
His performance last season was outstanding and he was a first-time All-Star, averaging 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals in 60 games. This is the third year at the professional level.
But due to a broken bone in his hand in March, he missed the final 22 games of the regular season. The team therefore had a poor record of just 25-57, missing the playoffs two years in a row.
Incidentally, in addition to the number 4 draft player of the 2021 class , this off-season, Toronto will have to negotiate contract extensions for many others, including guard Immanuel Quickley or wing Gary Trent Jr.