The Raptors sign Nimari Burnett and Tyreke Key; they release A.J. Hoggard
The Toronto Raptors upgraded their preseason roster by signing Exhibit 10 contracts with former Michigan's Nimari Burnett and G League Raptors 905 standout Tyreke Key.
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Background: A week of casting adjustments
The Toronto Raptors had been working on pre-season moves at the point guard position.52% Earlier in the week, the team signed an Exhibit 10 contract with AJ Hoggard.2.4 This type of deal is often used to evaluate young athletes during camp while keeping the player connected to the franchise structure and their G League affiliated team.
In this scenario, the direction's focus was on mounting depth and seeing who could perform in either the main cast or the Raptors 905, Toronto's affiliate team in the developmental league.
Burnett and Key get on the Raptors' radar
In a related move, the Toronto Raptors announced the signing of Nimari Burnett and Tyreke Key with Exhibit 10 contracts.
Burnett's arrival brings a freshman profile from college basketball, as he was an undrafted free agent out of Michigan.2026NBA As a super senior for the Wolverines, he averaged 8.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Key, meanwhile, is already familiar with the Raptors' 905 structure. Last season, the 6-foot-2 point guard appeared in 48 G League games for Toronto's affiliate. His offensive play has drawn attention: he posted averages of 14.8 points on 52% free throws and 2.4 rebounds per game.
Outcome and next steps: Hoggard is cut off, and the three must reinforce Raptors 905
After the preseason, Burnett, Key and Hoggard are expected at Raptors 905 for next season's G League.
In practice, the current situation is one of deep-mounting for the next phase. The Toronto Raptors are testing names of owners in pre-season and regardless of Hoggard's cutting keep all three tied to the affiliate team development project. For Toronto fans, the next chapter should be following how Burnett, Key and Hoggard vie for space and produce on the Raptors 905 while the main cast continues to define itself.
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