Around the NBA, opinions on RJ Barrett seem to be mixed. He’s an undeniably good player, but can he be a superstar?
Apparently, the New York Knicks think so. They just inked Barrett to a sizeable contract extension. In all likelihood, that signals a commitment to the young wing for at least one more season.
Which, of course, would be big news on its own. With that said, this summer, it takes on a larger significance. Does Barrett’s extension have implications for the heavily rumored Donovan Mitchell-to-New York trade?
Not necessarily. If the Jazz are insistent on landing Barrett, this does complicate things.
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On the other hand, it’s entirely possible that the Jazz were always more focused on draft capital. If that’s the case, the Knicks still have plenty to offer them for their young star guard.
Here’s the best package the Knicks could offer the Jazz in exchange for Mitchell.
