The Raptors have signed veteran guard/forward Justise Winslow and waived center Makur Maker, the team announced in a press release. Winslow, 27, is 6-foot-6 and was the No.
The Toronto Raptors are bringing in former lottery pick Justise Winslow, the team announced Friday. Winslow has joined the team on an Exhibit 10 deal meaning he’ll likely be waived by the organization and head to the G League at some point in the next few days.
The Raptors signed free-agent swingman Justise Winslow, tweets Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca. Camp invitee Makur Maker was waived to make room on the roster for Winslow.
For Makur Maker, Sunday afternoon will be a bit of a homecoming, if you will. The 6-foot-10 Toronto Raptors forward will take the court against a few familiar faces, a return to his National Basketball League days as the Raptors get set to take on Australia’s Cairns Taipans.
If you’re into high school basketball recruiting to any extent, you're probably well aware of Makur Maker. At one point, the 6-foot-10 modern-day big was the talk of the basketball world, a five-star prospect and thought to be the next star basketball superstar.
Makur Maker played in the 2023 NBA Summer League for the Philadelphia 76ers. Over five games (three in Las Vegas and two in Salt Lake City), he averaged
The Raptors have signed free agent center Makur Maker to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter link). The deal became official on Saturday.