The Toronto Raptors were reportedly willing to part with RJ Barrett and the No. 9 pick in an aggressive pursuit of Jrue Holiday.
According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who spoke with CLNS Media Boston Sports Network, Toronto is believed to have offered a package involving Barrett and the ninth overall pick to the Boston Celtics in an effort to acquire the veteran guard.
The deal reportedly focused on shedding Barrett & his $57.3 million contract over the next two years. Boston ultimately declined and chose to trade Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons, whose $27.7 million salary will expire at the end of the season.