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Raptors Proposed To Trade RJ Barrett For All-NBA Center In Blockbuster Deal

A new four-team blockbuster NBA trade proposal sees the Toronto Raptors use RJ Barrett in a package to land ex-All-NBA big Domantas Sabonis.

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:26 PM
Raptors Proposed To Trade RJ Barrett For All-NBA Center In Blockbuster Deal
Key Things to Know
  • A Bleacher Report proposal suggests Toronto trade RJ Barrett in a four-team deal to acquire Domantas Sabonis.
  • The trade framework would send Barrett to Charlotte, while Toronto ships Jakob Poeltl and picks to Sacramento.
  • Barrett is eligible for a four-year, $185.6 million extension, but substantive contract talks have reportedly not occurred.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bleacher Report's Dan Favale proposed a blockbuster four-team trade that would see the Toronto Raptors acquire Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis while sending RJ Barrett to the Charlotte Hornets. The proposed trade also involves the Los Angeles Clippers and would see Toronto part with center Jakob Poeltl and draft capital to land the All-NBA big man alongside Kawhi Leonard and Scottie Barnes.

The trade idea comes as Barrett approaches eligibility for a four-year, $185.6 million contract extension, with reports indicating no substantive talks have occurred. Under the proposal, Sacramento would acquire Poeltl, Royce O'Neale, Tidjane Salaün, and multiple draft picks, while the Clippers would receive Pat Connaughton and draft compensation.

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