Kofi Inkoom
The Toronto Raptors have waived Jeff Dowtin, Justise Winslow, and Mouhamadou Gueye, as reported by Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca.
Winslow and Gueye, who were on Exhibit 10 contracts, are set to join the Raptors 905, the G League affiliate of the Toronto Raptors.
They could potentially earn a bonus of up to $75,000 if they spend at least 60 days with the 905. This move was initially anticipated, with Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca first indicating that Winslow and Gueye would be let go after the preseason finale against Wizards.
As for Jeff Dowtin, his non-guaranteed standard contract would have become partially guaranteed for $900,000 if he had remained on the roster beyond the cut-down day.
However, his chances of making the team were slim, given that 15 players were already signed to guaranteed standard contracts.
In the recent win against the Wizards, 15 Raptors saw playing time, but Dowtin was not among them, making it evident that he was on the chopping block.
It remains uncertain what the future holds for Dowtin. Last season, the 26-year-old guard was on a two-way contract with Toronto, appearing in 25 games with an average of 10.4 minutes per game.
With just two years of NBA experience, he could potentially sign a two-way contract with any team if he clears waivers.
Dowtin’s G League rights are held by the Delaware Blue Coats, the affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers, so returning to the G League could be an option if another NBA opportunity doesn’t materialize.
Currently, the Raptors have 18 players on their roster, with all three two-way slots filled. It’s likely that they will make one more Exhibit 10 signing and subsequent waiver by tomorrow’s deadline.