The Toronto Raptors took action on Saturday by releasing five players from their roster and transitioning center Nate Bittle’s contract to a two-way deal. Bittle, a towering seven-footer hailing from Central Point, Oregon, excelled last season at Oregon, leading the team with averages of 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 25 games in his final year as a senior.
In a recent announcement, the Raptors disclosed that they had parted ways with forward Tyson Degenhart, center Jamarion Sharp, and guards Nimari Burnett, Jalen Celestine, and Tyreke Key. The team is gearing up for their upcoming regular-season opener against the Chicago Bulls scheduled for Wednesday night.
