The Toronto Raptors were keen on retaining point guard Gary Trent Jr. as new coach Darko Rajakovic wanted him to be a part of the new squad that he is looking to build for the upcoming NBA season.
Trent Jr. reportedly wanted to move on from the Raptors and find a new home for the 2023-2024 season.
Trent Jr. Interested In Signing Long Term Contract
The Raptors opened talks with Trent Jr. and his team and those talks have worked out as the Raptors have confirmed that Trent Jr. has agreed to play the next season with them. Trent Jr. has signed a new contract for the upcoming season for $18.5 million.
Reports suggest that Trent Jr. is also keen to sign a long term contract with the Raptors that could see him remain with the team till 2028-29 season that could pay him close to $113 million.
Owner Masai Ujiri is likely to make some big moves during the upcoming NBA draft where the Raptors have the 13 pick. The Raptors will look to trade some of their players in a push to get the number 3 or number 4 draft pick.