The Toronto Raptors have announced the signing of 7'5" center, who has signed multiple contracts with the Dallas Mavericks over his career, but only played for their G League affiliate, the Texas Legends.
The Raptors officially announced the signing of big man Jamarion Sharp. The center had signed a two-way contract with the Los AngelesClippers in the summer, but was waived on September 25, just before training camp.
Toronto have also waived Chucky Hepburn to make way for Jamarion.
Sharp played for the Raptors in the Las Vegas Summer League in July, averaging 7.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game.
Jamarion Sharp Cooper Flagg
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Sharp struggling for professional opportunities after college
Jamarion Sharp had a productive college career, playing for three different colleges from 2019 to 2024. He was valued for his defense, as he became the blocks leader in the NCAA for two years in a row in 2022-23 as well as receiving Conference Defensive Player of the Year both times.
After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, he signed with the Mavericks, but was waived after a few weeks, later joining the Legends in the G League.
He got the opportunity to play there the following season and was named G League's Defensive Player of the Year, while leading the league in blocks.
Sharp ultimately finished the 2025-26 season in Puerto Rico, signing there on April 1 and becoming the tallest player in their league's history.