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The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they have signed centre Malik Williams to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.&nbsp;

Williams, 6-foot-11, 250 pounds, averaged 11.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 23.2 minutes in 33 regular season games (24 starts) with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the G League affiliate of the Miami Heat, this year. He shot .436 (143-328) from the field.&nbsp;Williams scored in double figures 21 times including a career-high 29 points Jan. 19 against the Maine Celtics.

A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Williams went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft and spent last season with Anwil Wloclawek of the Polish OBL where he averaged 8.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 17.7 minutes, while shooting .445 (89-200) from the field in 31 games (18 starts).

Williams played collegiately at Louisville and averaged 7.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 17.9 minutes, shooting .444 (311-701) from the field in 123 games (62 starts) over five seasons (2017-22).

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RAPTORS SIGN WILLIAMS TO 10-DAY CONTRACT

The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed guard Kobi Simmons to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Simmons, 6-foot-5, 180 pounds, is averaging 15.9 points, 4.9 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 31.6 minutes in 23 regular season games (19 starts) with Raptors 905 in the NBA G League this year. He is shooting .438 (124-283) from the field, .388 (50-129) from three-point range, and .830 (44-53) at the foul line. Simmons has scored in double figures in 19-of-23 games and 20+ points six times, including a career-high 36 points Mar. 11 at Osceola.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Simmons went undrafted in 2017 before signing with the Memphis Grizzlies.&nbsp;He holds NBA career averages of 5.3 points, 1.9 assists, 1.4 rebounds and 17.7 minutes in 38 games (12 starts) with Memphis, Cleveland and Charlotte.&nbsp;

Prior to his time in the NBA, Simmons played collegiately at Arizona (2016-17) where he helped the Wildcats win a Pac-12 championship.

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RAPTORS SIGN SIMMONS TO 10-DAY CONTRACT

The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have signed guard Jahmi'us Ramsey (Juh-MY-us Ramsey) to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.&nbsp;

Ramsey, 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, is averaging 20.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 29.5 minutes in 30 Showcase Cup and regular season games with the Oklahoma City Blue in the NBA G League this season. He is shooting .531 (224-422) from the field and .406 (58-143) from three-point range. Ramsey has scored in double figures in 29-of-30 games, including 20+ points 18 times, and has posted nine double-doubles.

A native of Arlington, Texas, Ramsey was selected 43rd&nbsp;overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2020 NBA Draft. He appeared in 32 games with Sacramento over two seasons (2020-22) and holds career averages of 3.1 points and 7.1 minutes.

Prior to his time in the NBA, Ramsey played collegiately at Texas Tech (2019-20) where he was named Big 12 Freshman of the Year while earning All-Big 12 Second Team honours.

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RAPTORS SIGN RAMSEY TO 10-DAY CONTRACT

The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed forward-centre Kelly Olynyk (OH-lynn-ick) to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Olynyk, 6-foot-11, 240 pounds, is averaging 8.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 20.4 minutes in 59 games (eight starts) this season with Utah and Toronto. He is shooting .542 (174-321) from the field, including .398 (41-103) from three-point range, has scored in double figures 19 times and recorded four double-doubles. The Raptors acquired Olynyk from the Jazz on Feb. 8.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“We’ve been a fan of Kelly’s game for a long time and are thrilled he will continue his career in Toronto,” Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster said. “In addition to his unique skillset and ability to stretch the floor, Kelly is a leader and brings a veteran voice to our locker room.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A native of Toronto, Olynyk was picked 13th overall by Dallas in the 2013 NBA Draft following three seasons at Gonzaga (2009-13). He owns career averages of 10.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 22.5 minutes in 737 games (242 starts) with Boston, Miami, Houston, Detroit, Utah and Toronto.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On the international stage, Olynyk has been a longstanding member of Canada’s Senior Men's National Team, helping the squad win bronze at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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RAPTORS EXTEND OLYNYK

The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed forward&nbsp;Mouhamadou Gueye (MO-hahm-a-DO Gay) to a two-way contract.&nbsp;Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.&nbsp;In a corresponding move the Raptors waived guard Markquis Nowell (mar-KEESE no-WELL).

Gueye, 6-foot-9, 210 pounds, is averaging 14.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 31.5 minutes in 21 regular season games (all starts) with Raptors 905 this season. He is shooting .532 (124-233) from the field. Gueye appeared in one game for the Raptors this season after signing a 10-Day contract on Feb. 10. A native of Staten Island, New York, Gueye played two seasons at Stony Brook (2019-21) before transferring to Pittsburgh (2021-22). Gueye played for the Raptors at NBA Summer League 2023 in Las Vegas.

Nowell, 5-foot-8, 160 pounds, appeared in one game with Toronto after signing a two-way contract in July 2023. He averaged 15.3 points, 8.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 33.1 minutes in 20 Showcase Cup and regular season games (all starts) with Raptors 905 this season.

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RAPTORS SIGN GUEYE TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT

The Toronto Raptors&nbsp;announced Saturday they&nbsp;have signed guard DJ Carton to a two-way contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.&nbsp;

Carton, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, signed a 10-day contract with Toronto on Feb. 21 and appeared in two games. Prior to his time with Toronto, Carton averaged 18.6 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 35.4 minutes in 29 Showcase Cup and regular season games (all starts) with Iowa in the NBA G League. He shot .527 (184-349) from the field, .395 (51-129) from three-point range and .796 (74-93) at the foul line.&nbsp;

A native of Bettendorf, Iowa, Carton has played three seasons in the G League with Iowa (2022-24) and Greensboro (2021-22), holding career averages of 15.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 31.4 minutes in 61 regular season games (46 starts). Carton played collegiately at Ohio State (2019-20) before transferring to Marquette (2020-21).

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RAPTORS SIGN CARTON TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT

The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have converted guard Javon Freeman-Liberty to a standard NBA contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Freeman-Liberty, 6-foot-4, 180 pounds, has appeared in 21 regular season games (20 starts) with Raptors 905 this season, the G League affiliate of the Raptors, averaging a team-high 24.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 35.5 minutes. He is shooting .459 (177-386) from the field, .338 (47-139) from three-point range and .820 (73-89) from the free throw line. Ranked third in G League scoring this season, Freeman-Liberty has scored 20+ points in a team-high 15 games, including 30-or-more points six times. He was named NBA G League Player of the Week for games played from Feb. 12-25, averaging 34.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.4 steals in four games, helping the 905 to a 3-1 record. Freeman-Liberty made his NBA debut Jan. 17 vs. Miami. He has appeared in two games for the Raptors this season.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A native of Chicago, Illinois, Freeman-Liberty appeared in 17 regular season games with Windy City in the NBA G League last season. He played two seasons at Valparaiso (2018-20) before transferring to DePaul (2020-22) for his final two years. He earned Second Team All-BIG EAST honours as a senior after averaging 21.7 points, which ranked eighth among all NCAA Division l players.

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RAPTORS CONVERT FREEMAN-LIBERTY TO STANDARD NBA CONTRACT

The Toronto Raptors&nbsp;announced Wednesday they&nbsp;have signed guard D.J. Carton to a 10-day contract. Per team policy, financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.&nbsp;

Carton, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, is averaging 18.6 points, 5.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 35.4 minutes in 29 Showcase Cup and regular season games (all starts) with Iowa in the NBA G League this season. He is shooting .527 (184-349) from the field, .395 (51-129) from three-point range and .796 (74-93) at the foul line. Carton has scored in double figures 24 times, including 20+ points in 14 games. He has recorded three 30-point performances, highlighted by a career-best 38 points Feb. 13 at Rip City.

A native of Bettendorf, Iowa, Carton has played three seasons in the G League with Iowa (2022-24) and Greensboro (2021-22). He holds career averages of 15.3 points, 5.0 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 31.4 minutes in 61 regular season games (46 starts).

Prior to his time in the G League, Carton played collegiately at Ohio State (2019-20) before transferring to Marquette (2020-21). He was named 2019 Iowa Mr. Basketball and Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year as a senior in high school.