June 18th news, as the NBA Finals draw to a close, the remaining 28 teams in the league have quietly begun the offseason reinforcements. The Toronto Raptors are also planning a new round of lineup adjustments. Recently, NBA insiders pointed out that RJ Barrett, a wing player in the Raptors, is becoming one of the most underestimated "secret trade targets" in the league, with a potential value of up to $107 million.

Before the trade deadline last season, the Raptors completed a big move, sending assets to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for All-Star forward Brandon Ingram, showing their determination to accelerate reconstruction. However, since Ingram missed a lot of games due to an ankle injury after the trade, the Raptors have never been able to stimulate the chemistry between him and the team's core Scottie Barnes.

According to NBA reporter Matt Moore, another core wing of the team, RJ Barrett, may become the focus of the trading market this summer. " He may be the next player to complete the leap. Once he is given the right stage, he will immediately become a real star of a team. " Moore wrote in his column.

The Canadian player from Duke University played in 58 games last season, averaging a career-high 21.1 points per game, shooting nearly 47% from the field and 35% from three-point range . Although there is still room for improvement in efficiency, he has shown a more comprehensive scoring ability than when he played in New York, especially in mid-range and breakthrough shooting.

Not only that, Barrett's organizational and defensive abilities are also evolving. Although he is not yet a top defender or passer, he has repeatedly shown his potential to be a versatile player in the game. Some industry insiders even compared him to Jaylen Williams of the Thunder , believing that he is expected to play a " Swiss Army Knife " role in a playoff-level team - he can attack with the ball, play without the ball, and has certain defensive capabilities.

At present, the Raptors management seems to have clearly defined the core of the future team: building a system around Ingram and Scottie Barnes. In this case, Barrett's stay or departure becomes a suspense. One possibility is that he leaves the team as the core chip of a smaller deal; another possibility is more explosive - if the Raptors consider trading back a superstar such as Kevin Durant, Barrett may become an important part of the salary balance.

Either way, the 24-year -old player is already considered one of the " most valuable " players in the offseason . His status, movements, and trading market reactions will all become the focus in the coming weeks.