Former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz could be auditioning for the Toronto Raptors' open 15th roster spot, which the team is expected to fill around March 15, though no promises have been made.
Markelle Fultz could be taking steps toward an NBA return. The former No. 1 overall pick, who was recently claimed off waivers by Raptors 905, posted four points and five assists in his first G League appearance on Sunday.
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According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, the stint could serve as an audition for Toronto's open roster spot, which the team is expected to begin filling around March 15.
"I'm told that the No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft was offered the opportunity with 905 as an audition of sorts for the Raptors 15th roster spot, which they will likely be looking to fill on March 15," Grange wrote.
"No promises have been made, but it was only three years ago that the 27-year-old was an effective starting point guard with the Orlando Magic, averaging 14 points and six assists on 50 per cent shooting."
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The 6-foot-4, 209-pound guard joined Raptors 905 with nine years of NBA experience.
Fultz most recently played for the Sacramento Kings during the 2024–25 season, appearing in 21 games and averaging 2.9 points, 1.0 rebound, and 1.3 assists in 8.8 minutes per contest.
Over his NBA career, Fultz has appeared in 255 games (164 starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers (2017-2019), Orlando Magic (2019-2024), and Sacramento Kings (2024-25).
He holds career averages of 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.1 steals in 24.0 minutes per game.
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