RJ Barrett wants to stay with Raptors, but knows he’s ‘always auditioning’

RJ Barrett expressed his desire to spend the rest of his career with the Toronto Raptors during the team's Media Day. Entering the final season of his contract valued at approximately $29.6 million, Barrett noted that substantive talks regarding a contract extension have not yet taken place. Despite the lack of ongoing negotiations, the guard remains calm about his immediate financial standing.

Barrett emphasized that he treats every appearance on the floor as an ongoing audition, recognizing the business aspect of the league. Coming off a strong season where he averaged 19.3 points and shot 49.1 percent from the field, he remains focused on playing for his hometown franchise.