How much is RJ Barrett’s contract worth? His career and net worth explained

How much is RJ Barrett’s contract worth? His career and net worth explained

RJ Barrett's contract is worth a fully guaranteed $107 million over four years, a deal he signed with the New York Knicks. As a crucial player who has also played for the Toronto Raptors, his career has seen him rise to prominence in the NBA, with his cumulative career earnings hitting millions of dollars throughout the 2025-26 season.

RJ Barrett addresses the media at different events.
RJ Barrett speaks at Evergreen Brick Works (L). RJ Barrett addresses the media during the post-game press conference (R). Photo: Mathew Tsang, Don Juan Moore (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • RJ Barrett is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association.
  • His latest deal is a four-year, $107 million contract with the New York Knicks, which is completely guaranteed.
  • RJ Barrett's NBA professional career began on 23 October 2019, when he made his debut with the New York Knicks

RJ Barrett's profile summary

Full name

Rowan Alexander "RJ" Barrett Jr.

Gender

Male

Date of birth

14 June 2000

Age

25 years old (as of 2025)

Zodiac sign

Gemini

Place of birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Current residence

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Nationality

Canadian

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

6′6″

Height in centimetres

198

Weight in pounds

214

Weight in kilograms

97

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Relationship status

Dating

Girlfriend

Hailey Brown

Father

Rowan Barrett

Mother

Kesha Duhaney

Siblings

Nathan Barrett

Education

Montverde Academy, St. Marcellinus Secondary, École secondaire Jeunes sans frontières

Profession

Basketball player

Position

Shooting guard, small forward

Years active

2019–present

Net worth

$25 million

Instagram

@rjbarrett

X (Twitter)

@RjBarrett6

Facebook

@RJBarrettOfficial

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How much is RJ Barrett's contract worth?

According to Spotrac, the NBA star signed a four-year, $107 million contract with the New York Knicks on 1 September 2022. The contract is completely guaranteed and includes an average yearly compensation of $26.75 million. His base pay for the 2025-26 season will be $27,705,357.

A look into RJ Barrett's professional basketball career

RJ Barrett's professional basketball career began when he was drafted 3rd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. After playing with the New York Knicks, he was moved to his hometown Toronto Raptors in December 2023.

Facts about RJ Barrett
Top-5 facts about RJ Barrett. Photo: Mark Blinch/Getty Images (modified by author)
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Barrett's tenure with the New York Knicks (2019–2023)

RJ Barrett's NBA career began on 23 October 2019, when he made his debut with the New York Knicks. The team selected him third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft on 20 June 2019. Barrett was with the team from his first season in 2019 until he was traded in December 2023.

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During his tenure with the Knicks, he reached significant career milestones. In the 2021-2022 season, Barrett became the youngest Knick to have two successive games with at least 30 points, as well as the youngest player on the squad to average 20 points per game over a season.

He scored 46 points against the Miami Heat on 25 February 2022, setting a career high. On 1 September 2022, Barrett extended his deal with the Knicks for four years and $107 million.

RJ Barrett's contract with the Toronto Raptors (2024–present)

RJ Barrett dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers
RJ Barrett dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at the Wells Fargo Centre on 30 March 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo: Mitchell Leff
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On 30 December 2023, RJ Barrett was traded from the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors, his hometown team. According to Statmuse, he has played 90 games for the Raptors, averaging 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.

His work with the team has resulted in career highs in multiple statistical categories, with averages of 21.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game for the 2024-2025 season in Toronto.

RJ Barrett's stats analysis

RJ Barrett's career statistics offer a clear picture of his accomplishments as a professional basketball player since joining the NBA in 2019. The table below summarises his major stats for each game during the regular season and playoffs.

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RJ Barrett shoots during warm-up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks
RJ Barrett shoots during warm-up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on 25 December 2023 in New York City. Photo: Rich Graessle
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Year

Team

Games played (GP)

Minutes per game (MPG)

Points per game (PPG)

Rebounds per game (RPG

)

Assists per game (APG)

2019–20

New York Knicks

56

30.4

14.3

5

2.6

2020–21

New York Knicks

72

34.9

17.6

5.8

3

2021–22

New York Knicks

70

34.5

20

5.8

3

2022–23

New York Knicks

73

33.9

19.6

5

2.8

2023–24

New York Knicks

26

29.5

18.2

4.3

2.4

2023–24

Toronto Raptors

32

33.5

21.8

6.4

4.1

2024–25

Toronto Raptors

58

32.2

21.1

6.3

5.4

Career averages

387

33.1

18.8

5.6

3.3

RJ Barrett's playoffs statistics

RJ Barrett has appeared in 16 NBA playoff games, all of which have been with the New York Knicks. Here is a more detailed look:

Year

Team

GP

MPG

PPG

RPG

APG

2021

New York

5

32.3

14.4

7.2

3

2021

New York

11

34.3

19.3

4.5

2.8

Career averages

16

33.7

17.8

5.9

2.9

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What is Barrett's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, RJ Barrett's net worth is alleged to be $25 million. He has earned income through his career as a professional basketball player.

RJ Barrett jogs during the third quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns
RJ Barrett jogs during the third quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Madison Square Garden on 26 November 2023 in New York City, New York. Photo: Rich Graessle
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FAQs

  1. Who is RJ Barrett? He is a Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
  2. How old is RJ Barrett? The NBA star is 25 years old as of 2025. He was born on 14 June 2000.
  3. Where is RJ Barrett from? He hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
  4. Does RJ Barrett have a brother? Barrett had a younger brother named Nathan Tyler Barrett. Nathan passed away on 12 March 2024, at the age of 19.
  5. How much does RJ Barrett make? His base salary for the NBA season 2025-26 is set at $27,705,357. His average yearly salary for the duration of the deal is $26.75 million.
  6. What is RJ Barrett's GPA? According to Gatorade, Rowan Alexander maintained a 3.14 GPA in high school.
  7. How tall is RJ Barrett? He is 6 feet 6 inches or 198 centimetres tall.

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RJ Barrett's contract reflects his on-court value and NBA potential. His guaranteed contract with the New York Knicks has provided him both a steady salary and a prominent status as a professional athlete. While his net worth reflects his current financial status, his career earnings at the end of his contract indicate the significant financial benefits of his journey.

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