Our experts weigh in on the No. 1 pick's debut in NBA summer league.

For context, the only NBA players to average similar numbers (7-4-1-1) in those categories last season were do-it-all forwards Scottie Barnes and Jalen Johnson.

Although they have some small-ball center options in Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Mogbo and ninth pick Collin Murray-Boyles, they could probably use a more traditional center behind Jakob Poeltl.

Is this the year that Scottie Barnes ascends to where his flashes have shown he’s capable of reaching? Or will there be too much talent and not enough ball to go around?

A core of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Brandon Ingram and Immanuel Quickley still has room to improve. 26. Pelicans Zion Williamson has played 30 or fewer games in four of his six years in New Orleans.

Chris Boucher’s time with the Toronto Raptors is likely over as the team finalizes its 2025–26 roster with youth-focused moves and no spots remaining ...

The Bucks are considered favorites to land Raptors star Scottie Barnes. It comes amid Milwaukee's Myles Turner signing and the decision to waive Damian Lillard.

The NBA has set the 2025–26 salary cap at $154.647 million, officially locking in Scottie Barnes’ five-year, $224.2 million max extension with the Toronto Raptors ...

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The Raptors dipped into the SEC to make their NBA Draft selections for 2025. What grade does Toronto receive?