Raptors, Scottie Barnes agree to max extension

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Scottie Barnes contract: Raptors forward becomes highest-paid player in team history with new deal, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/scott… – 12:41 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Unimaginable riches for Scottie Barnes, been expected since late May
thestar.com/sports/raptors… – 12:41 PM

Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Reminder that you’re gonna see a lot of inflated salaries on max rookie extensions reports.
Scottie Barnes isn’t guaranteed $270 million. His contract will have Rose Rule escalators that can get him to $270 million if he makes All-NBA, DPOY or MVP. More likely, it’s less – 12:40 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Scottie Barnes is the youngest player to average
5+ RPG
5+ APG
1+ SPG
1+ BPG
1+ 3PM
in a season. pic.twitter.com/rWzJ1drXBm – 12:35 PM

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Toronto Raptors All-Star guard Scottie Barnes intends to sign a five-year maximum rookie extension that could be worth up to $270 million. Barnes is the franchise cornerstone and will become the highest paid player in Raptors history. pic.twitter.com/c5efNmNl4a – 12:27 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Reporting on free agency for Paul George and Tyrese Maxey, extension talks for Bam Adebayo, Cade Cunningham and Scottie Barnes, trade talks for Zach LaVine, the Knicks, Grizzlies, Bucks, Celtics and more in the new 2024 NBA mock draft on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/aggregat… – 9:13 AM