The Toronto Raptors have reached a five-year, $270 million contract extension with Scottie Barnes, the 2021-22 NBA rookie of the year. ESPN first reported the news, with the official signing set for next week. Barnes is set to sign after the league moratorium on July 6 and before the Las Vegas summer league.
Barnes' projected salaries range from $38.8M to $61.4M over the five-year deal. His agent, Bill Duffy of @wmebasketball, negotiated the deal with Toronto executives Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster.
As the Raptors revamp their roster, Barnes emerges as the franchise face following trades involving Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. His impressive stats of 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game solidify his position.