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Oregon centre Nate Bittle drives against Illinois' Keaton Wagler during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game on March 3, 2026, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)
By The Canadian Press

Toronto Raptors waive five players, convert Bittle’s deal to two-way contract

Oct 17, 2026 | 9:22 AM

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors waived five players on Saturday and converted centre Nate Bittle’s deal to a two-way contract.

The seven-foot native of Central Point, Ore., averaged a team-high 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 25 games last season as a fifth-year senior at Oregon.

Forward Tyson Degenhart, centre Jamarion Sharp and guards Nimari Burnett, Jalen Celestine and Tyreke Key were waived, the NBA team said in a news release.

The Raptors will begin their regular season on Wednesday night against the visiting Chicago Bulls.

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