The Raptors have saved themselves $1.9 million for next season and opened up a roster spot to fill with someone else on a minimum contract.
In all likelihood, that open spot will go to Jeff Dowtin Jr., who currently remains unsigned, having been tendered a two-way qualifying offer earlier this summer. Throughout the end of last season, the Raptors made it clear they wanted to have Dowtin back with the team this year.
This offseason had a lot of promise, so I get not being excited yet. But I bet on opening night it’ll feel different