![]() However, for the moment, the Knicks have other pressing business as they attempt to trade for Utah Star Donovan Mitchell. He's still not even an average jump shooter with a true shooting percentage that ranked at the bottom of the league below even the much maligned Russell Westbrook when looking at the efficiency measurement.Ĭertainly that view of Barrett's game and ultimate value will factor into negotiations between Barrett and his team's negotiations with the Knicks, but there's definitely a need for both parties to find common ground and move forward as the player has repeatedly stated his desire to remain with the franchise. Even with the production to date, there are still holes in his game. ![]() It's no guarantee that Barrett will be given a max contract, however. That deal would begin next summer (the start of the 2023-24 season) with an annual salary starting around $32 million per season. As of July 1st Barrett was eligible to sign a rookie extension which could be worth, if he was given a maximum deal, $185 million over the next five seasons. Generally such production by a 22 year old during his first three seasons in the professional ranks would warrant a near no-brainer decision to extend his contract. The former Duke star was the 15th player 21 or younger to average 20 in a season over the last decade while also becoming his team's designated go-to defensive player, often guarding the opposition's best wing player. One of the biggest stories surrounding former Blue Devils in the NBA during this offseason is that of RJ Barrett and whether or not he will be playing in New York next season.īarrett is eligible to sign a rookie extension following his first three seasons with the Knicks in which he posted 17.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 33.5 minutes per game with the franchise in 198 appearances.Īfter posting a respectable 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists as a rookies, Barrett has improved those numbers in each of his two subsequent seasons, capping off his best season as a professional this past season when he scored 20.0 points per game to go along with 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 70 appearances.
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