The Toronto Raptors have signed their two newest rookies.
First, the Raptors agreed to a three-year, $6.11 million deal with Jonathan Mogbo, a ccording to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
The Raptors selected Mogbo with the 31st pick of the 2024 NBA Draft. He gets the max amount allowed under the second-round exception:
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a 3-year, $6.11 million deal with Jonathan Mogbo, league sources told @hoopshype. Mogbo, the 31st pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, gets the max amount allowed under the second-round exception. Agent Austin Walton of NEXT Sports negotiated the deal. pic.twitter.com/mmXfQes7xf
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 4, 2024
The 22-year-old forward should be given plenty of opportunities in Toronto’s frontcourt. He will give the Raptors another versatile wing defender. The hope is Mogbo can develop into somewhat of a floor-spacer and can be a versatile defender for Toronto.Mogbo averaged 14.2 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game for San Francisco last season while shooting 63.6 percent from the field.
Three-point shooting is something Mogbo needs to work and Toronto will have to be patient with that part of his game. He did not make a three-point shot during his two seasons at the collegiate level.
The Raptors then signed Jamal Shead to a three-year, $6.11 million rookie contract, according to Shams Charania.
The Raptors selected Shead with No. 45 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, after they acquired the pick in a trade with the Sacramento Kings.The Houston star guard will receive a standard contract with the first two seasons guaranteed:
Sources: Toronto Raptors No. 45 overall pick Jamal Shead has agreed to a three-year, $6.11 million rookie contract. The former University of Houston star guard starts his pro career on a standard contract with the first two seasons guaranteed. pic.twitter.com/h9XUrzqp2L
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 4, 2024
Shead played four seasons at Houston. He brings plamaking, toughness and hard-nosed defense to the Raptors backcourt. He averaged 12.9 points, 6.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds in 31.1 minutes per game in the 2023-24 season.
NBA insider reveals expectations for Raptors this season
The Toronto Raptors are likely done making major moves this offseason, barring any trades.
The roster appears to be set as Toronto has one more open roster spot to fill this summer, which will likely be filled around Summer League.
ESPN’s Bobby Marks appeared on TSN’s OverDrive and he talked about the Raptors expectations for this upcoming season.