What happened: Toronto designates Barrett as a guard-forward wearing No. 9 for the 2026-27 preseason. He scored a game-high 20 points in Toronto's 114-106 preseason win on Oct. 11.

Why it matters: Toronto reshaped its wing rotation after adding Kawhi Leonard. Preseason assignments set the pecking order before the regular-season opener.

What to watch: Toronto continues preseason before opening the 2026-27 campaign.