A veteran helping the Raptors

A veteran helping the Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have signed 27-year-old forward Justise Winslow to a contract.

The Sportsnet network found out on Friday. The Canadian club also placed center player Makur Maker’s name on waivers.

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Winslow spent the last two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. Last year he averaged 6.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He played a total of 29 games and played an average of 26.8 minutes per game.

Before joining the Oregon team, Winslow worked for the Miami Heat, Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers. He was selected by the Florida organization in the first round (10th overall) in the 2015 draft.