The Toronto Raptors have made a significant move by agreeing to a five-year contract with point guard Immanuel Quickley. The deal is said to be worth up to $175 million, according to a source familiar with the negotiations. While final terms are still being ironed out, the basic framework of the agreement is in place.
This news comes on the heels of another major deal for the Raptors, who recently signed Scottie Barnes to a max extension worth at least $225 million and potentially up to $270 million over five years. The addition of Quickley is seen as a key part of Toronto’s rebuilding strategy.
Quickley joined the Raptors in a trade last December, which also brought RJ Barrett to the team and sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks. Since joining Toronto, Quickley has made an impact by starting all 38 games he has played in, averaging 18.6 points and 6.8 assists per game.
Notably, Quickley has had some standout performances, scoring 25 or more points 11 times last season, with the majority of those games occurring after he joined the Raptors. He has also been a playmaker, dishing out six or more assists in 24 games, most of which came after the trade.
The agreement with Quickley is a sign of the Raptors’ commitment to building a competitive team for the future. With promising young players like Barnes and Quickley in the fold, Toronto fans have reason to be optimistic about the team’s prospects in the seasons to come. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.