Raptors shower Scottie Barnes with project-building money

Scotty Barnes Within days, we will sign the most favorable agreement in history. Toronto RaptorsThe eaves of 22 years oldEntering his fourth season as a pro, he will sign a five-year contract in exchange for the deal. $225 millionwith the option to go up to $270 million to become a member of the American League’s All-NBA or All-Defensive quintet.

The deal cements Barnes’ status as a cornerstone of the Canadians’ new project, which has been undergoing a thorough rebuilding process since last winter. Barnes, who turns 23 this summer, has just hit his average age. 19.9 points, 8.2 rebounds, 6.1 assistsIn his first season as an All-Star, he recorded 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo They managed to average more than a unit in five basic basketball statistics last campaign.

Barnes missed the final 22 games of the season due to injury. Broken Handdespite it all, led the group in points, rebounds, assists and blocks, becoming the first Raptor since. Chris Bosh He had over 1,000 points, 75 steals and 75 blocks in a single campaign in 2005. The forward won the award after being selected fourth overall in the 2021 draft. Rookie of the Year In his competitive debut season.

The agreement won’t be official until an NBA-imposed announcement grace period is lifted on July 6, but was brought forward by the NBA last night. ESPN.