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The Toronto Raptors are out in Salt Lake City, gearing up for a Monday night matchup against the Utah Jazz on March 23.
Ahead of the game, the Raptors made a roster move, adding a former top pick in the NBA.
Markelle Fultz is set to suit up for the Raptors, as the team gears up for its final few-week stretch of the season. Fultz will get an opportunity to showcase himself for the Raptors after he spent some time in the NBA G League.
via Shams Charania, ESPN: Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, Raymond Brothers of I Am Sports & Entertainment tells ESPN. Fultz joins Toronto for his ninth NBA season after spending time with the Raptors 905 G League team.
Toronto Raptors Make Roster Move Before Jazz Game
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GettyMarkelle Fultz during his stint with the Orlando Magic.
Heading into the Utah game, the Raptors are holding a 39-31 record.
In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are the fifth seed with a 39-31 record. They have lost two games in a row, and have gone 4-6 over their past 10 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are trailing Toronto by just 0.5 games, with the Philadelphia 76ers right there, holding a 39-32 record as well. Meanwhile, the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers have a 4.5-game lead over Toronto.
Fultz joins the Raptors with plenty of experience. The veteran guard entered the NBA out of Washington in 2017. He was the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, selected by the Philadelphia 76ers.
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GettyNEW YORK, NY – JUNE 22: Markelle Fultz walks on stage with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being drafted first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers during the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 22, 2017 in New York City. Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
After two disappointing seasons with the Sixers, Fultz was traded to the Orlando Magic during the 2018-2019 season. He played five seasons for the Magic.
Last year, Fultz had a 21-game run with the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard produced 2.9 points per game, along with 1.3 rebounds per game.
On March 6, Fultz joined the Raptors 905 in the G League. After appearing in five games, Fultz will get 10 days with the Raptors at the NBA level.