RJ Barrett

Barrett bounced back after going cold last year, but we need to see him take another step forward to share the better real-life player than fantasy player. I like him to take that step this year with Brunson running the show.

RJ Barrett signs 4-year, $120M deal with Knicks

RJ Barrett signed a massive 4-year, $120M rookie extension with the Knicks. The 3rd overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft is staying in New York for the foreseeable future.

Fantasy Impact

This effectively closes the door on the Donovan Mitchell trade, at least in trades that would have included Barrett. Now New York will have to find other ways to pry away Mitchell from the Utah Jazz, assuming they still want to. As far as Barrett goes, the Knicks have made him a foundational piece going forward, along with new addition Jalen Brunson. Last season Barrett averaged 5.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 20 points per game. He’ll look to improve on those numbers as one of the focal points of the Knicks offense. With the extra confidence that has now been instilled in Barrett, fantasy managers should expect his ADP to rise come fantasy draft season.