Toronto Raptors waive five players, convert Bittle’s deal to two-way contract

The Toronto Raptors have waived five players and converted centre Nate Bittle's contract to a two-way deal, according to reports from the Winnipeg Free Press. The waived players include forward Tyson Degenhart, centre Jamarion Sharp, guards Nimari Burnett, Jalen Celestine, and Tyreke Key. Bittle, a seven-foot native of Central Point, Ore., averaged 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over 25 games last season during his time at Oregon. The Raptors are set to begin their regular season on Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls.

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