The New York Knicks forward and guard RJ Barrett is most likely to play for the Raptors in the upcoming season. A team always has a higher chance of acquiring a native player, and players themselves ask for such trades at moments. Look at the Philadelphia Sixers’ James Harden, who requested a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers since LA is his birthplace.
The Duke Blue Devils product, Barrett, played 73 games for the Knicks last season and averaged 19.6 points, 2.8 assists, and 3 rebounds per game while shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc. The Raptors have a good chance of signing the Ontario native. Can they land him this offseason? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors involving RJ Barrett.
What would the Raptors offer for RJ Barrett?
The Raptors are expected to offer Gary Trent, Thaddeus Young, and a 2026 first-round pick in exchange for the Knicks’ #9. Players tend to stay in America even though Ontario is a good place to live in as well; Kawhi Leonard left the Raptors after winning a title with them since he wanted to live in Los Angeles. Should the Raptors look at things from the same angle and try to sign Barrett?
The New York Knicks are finalizing a deal to send guard RJ Barrett to the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/HnSuAHnpZI
— Legion Hopes (@LegionHopes) September 3, 2023
Why would the Raptors like to sign RJ Barrett?
The Raptors are rebuilding, and even though the Canadian has not been consistent, they would love to have him on their roster. They can pair him with Scottie Barnes, and if the duo clicks, the Raptors will have their breakthrough. This is a risk worth taking, and Barrett might not consider leaving since a player also prefers living in native places.
There’s two kinds of Knicks fans: Those who want to trade Julius Randle for Joel Embiid, and those who want to trade RJ Barrett for Joel Embiid
— Let’s Talk Knicks (LTK) (@LetsTalkKnicks_) August 15, 2023
Why would the Knicks trade-off RJ Barrett?
The Knicks have their star at the moment, Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle are doing whatever the Knicks need. This puts Barrett’s role in the team in question and that is why the Knicks would be happy to trade him off. They will get two players and an unprotected draft pick which is likely to be enough for them.
Will Barrett show consistency if traded to the Raptors? How will the Knicks use the return they will get? We’ll keep you updated.
