RJ Barrett Laughs Off Viral Clip From Night Out in Manhattan

Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett has publicly brushed aside a recently circulated video from a New York City night out, calling the buzz “overblown” and insisting there’s nothing behind the rumor mill.

Speaking to reporters Sunday, Barrett kept his cool:

“Honestly, I saw the clip, laughed about it with my friends. It’s harmless fun. I wasn’t in some drama—it’s just a clip from a night out.”

Despite the viral attention, neither Barrett nor the Raptors have confirmed any off-court incident worth the hype. Sources close to the team say Barrett is “focused on the next game”—not gossip.

This comes amid swirling speculation online after the clip began trending across TikTok and other platforms. While some voices tried to link it to a possible scandal or dispute, Barrett's mock chuckle during the media scrum seems designed to douse any tinder of controversy.

With preseason ramping up, Barrett appears undistracted—still locked in, still locked on basketball.