Raptors cut ties with 8.4 PPG scorer in abrupt roster decision

Billy Heyen

Raptors cut ties with 8.4 PPG scorer in abrupt roster decision image

The Toronto Raptors cleared up a roster spot on Tuesday night.

They will have a two-way contract to distribute elsewhere now, if they so choose.

The player cut was Jared Rhoden, according to Keith Smith.

In 14 NBA games last season, Rhoden averaged 8.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest.

He spent time last season with the Charlotte Hornets, too.

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The Raptors waived Rhoden despite the potential he has shown in the G League.

This past season, Rhoden dropped a career-high 40 points in G League action.

It's not clear what the immediate next step is for Rhoden or the Raptors.

Right now, all we know is that Rhoden won't be with Toronto for this upcoming season.

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle