RJ Barrett's 2022 Knicks extension recalled four years later

He was traded for OG Anunoby 16 months after signing.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

What happened: Barrett signed an extension with New York on Sept. 1, 2022, at age 22. The deal preceded his inclusion in the trade that brought Anunoby to the Knicks.

Why it matters: Barrett helped Julius Randle lead New York back to the playoffs in 2020-21, the franchise's first postseason berth since 2013. He averaged 20 points per game the following season before the roster fit shifted.

By the numbers: Barrett averaged 14.3 points as a rookie, 17.6 in 2020-21 and 20 points per game in 2021-22.

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