Scottie Barnes
#4PF · Toronto Raptors
ROY '22All-Rookie 1st Team '22
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Height
6'8"
Weight
237 lbs
Age
24
College
Florida State
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
7'2.8"
Reach
9'0.0"
Hand Size
9.25" × 10.25"
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The Verdict on Scottie, in One Read
On the field, Scottie Barnes grades out as an excellent PF for Toronto Raptors (A Impact). That places him 1st of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at A-, a clear bargain. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 356 | 18.1 | 7.5 | 5.9 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 50.7% | 30.1% | 77.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 80 | 18.1 | 7.5 | 5.9 |
Performance Grade by Season
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| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 80 | 18.1 | 7.5 | 5.9 | 50.7% | A A |
| 2024-25 | | 65 | 19.3 | 7.7 | 5.8 | 44.6% | A A |
| 2023-24 | | 60 | 19.9 | 8.2 | 6.0 | 47.5% | A A |
| 2022-23 | | 77 | 15.3 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 45.6% | B+ B+ |
| 2021-22 | | 74 | 15.3 | 7.5 | 3.5 | 49.2% | B B |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/3 | @ CLE | L 102-114 | 37 | 24 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 8-14 | 1-1 | 0 |
| Fri, 5/1 | vs CLE | W 112-110 | 48 | 25 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$224.2M
Guaranteed
$80.4M
AAV
$38.7M/yr
Guaranteed %36%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
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Among PF contracts at this AAV tier, Scottie Barnes earns a A- Contract Value Index. At $38.7M AAV over five years, Barnes is locked into a deal that reflects genuine foundational confidence—and his A+ performance grade in the 2025-26 season validates that bet decisively. His 2025-26 season line of 18.1 PPG, 7.5 RPG, and 5.9 APG across 80 games documents a franchise cornerstone entering his fifth season with tangible growth in playmaking and offensive initiation, particularly evidenced by his recent 23-point, 12-assist performance against New Orleans. At 24 years old as a five-year veteran, Barnes sits squarely in the sweet spot of a developmental arc—past rookie uncertainty, clearly ascending into lead-initiator territory, yet with years of prime production ahead before the contract's backend becomes a consideration. The CVI reflects that alignment: his current on-court production and the media narrative positioning him as a legitimate franchise pillar and All-Star candidate both support the value embedded in this deal. The five-year structure locks Toronto into Barnes' prime window, which carries manageable risk given his age and the institutional confidence the organization has signaled through its recent roster moves and offensive strategy adjustments built around him.
Performance Analysis
A+
#1 of 84 Power Forwards
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Scottie Barnes is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A+ Performance grade. Among NBA power forwards, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. This season, Scottie is putting up 18.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game across 356 games. Scottie's strongest area is RPG at 7.5, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 50.7 (power forward median: 46.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Scottie ranks 1st. As a ROY talent at just 24, Scottie's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Toronto Raptors.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Scottie's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Scottie Compares at the Position
Scottie Barnes ranks 1st of 84 graded power forwards by performance. Scottie grades out ahead of names like Zion Williamson (A+).
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About this player
Scottie Barnes is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at PF for the Toronto Raptors. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Scottie Barnes, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index A-, Performance A+, Sentiment A.
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