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The Raptors are weighing a bold move on RJ Barrett’s future, holding him to a one-year extension while quietly eyeing a potential trade to avoid paying him big bucks down the line. With Quickley and Poeltl’s massive contracts already locking up the payroll, the front office sees Barrett as both a valuable asset and a tradeable piece — and they’ve got until 2027 to decide. Barrett could take a hometown discount to re-sign, or the team might push to move Quickley or Poeltl (who are both owed over $100M) before the deadline — but they’re not in a rush. Waiting gives them flexibility, even if Barrett’s value keeps rising. The Raptors are playing chess — and right now, patience might be their best play.

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