Even though RJ Barrett is eligible to a contract extension, he will not get a max deal either by the New York Knicks or another team.
This is what an NBA executive told Sean Deveney of heavy.com, adding that the league doesn’t view the 22-year-old guard/forward as an elite player.
“R.J. is extension-eligible. That is a tough position. He might want max money or something close to it. He is not going to get it.
It’s a tough negotiation for the Knicks with that because you have to commit to $30 million per year for a guy who is very good as a scorer and has potential but has not shown he is an elite player, really.
There is interest in R.J. but no one wants to trade for him, then take on the job of negotiating with him. Let the Knicks do that,” the anonymous GM noted.
RJ Barrett was linked to a move to the Utah Jazz for Donovan Mitchell, but the Knicks have no intention to let him go. Last season, he averaged 20 points, 5.8 rebounds and three assists in 70 games.
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