Scottie Barnes will remain north of the border for the foreseeable future. The 22-year-old who enjoyed a breakout campaign in his third NBA season in 2023-24 agreed to a five-year rookie max extension worth up to $270 million with the Toronto Raptors. according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
ESPN Sources: Toronto Raptors All-Star guard Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year rookie max extension that could be worth up to $270 million. Barnes is the cornerstone of the franchise and will become the highest-paid player in Raptors history. pic.twitter.com/c5efNmNl4a
—Adrián Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2024
Barnes made his first All-Star Game last season and averaged 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game while shooting 47.5% from the floor and 34.1% from 3-point range. . Barnes, whom the Raptors selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Florida State, will play out the final year of his rookie contract this season after Toronto exercised his $10.1 million option before he the extension comes into effect. the 2025-26 campaign.