The Toronto Raptors just made their final roster calls before opening night, and they weren't what most people expected. Nimari Burnett, Tyreke Key, Jamarion Sharp, Tyson Degenhart and Jalen Celestine were all waived. Nate Bittle got a two-way contract without playing a single minute of camp or preseason. And Toronto left its last two-way spot wide open on purpose.
In this video, Ben Rogers breaks down why the cuts happened on October 17th, why the Raptors bet on a seven-footer still in a walking boot, and how the hard cap from the Kawhi Leonard trade is behind every move. With $963,598 of room under the first apron, Toronto can't even sign a rookie to the 15th spot. That makes the open two-way the most important seat on the roster heading into Wednesday's opener against Chicago.
Who should get that last two-way spot? Let me know in the comments.
0:00 The Raptors make their moves
0:49 The cuts
3:13 The bet on Nate Bittle
5:46 The hard cap, explained
8:43 The empty two-way spot
9:49 Opening night roster
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