{
  "id": 14980885,
  "title": "Raptors sign Jalen Celestine; Canadian guard appeared in two Summer League games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/raptors-sign-jalen-celestine-canadian-guard-appeared-in-two-summer",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:25:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/basketball/2026/10/16/raptors-sign-jalen-celestine-canadian-guard-appeared-in-two-summer-league-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors signed Canadian guard Jalen Celestine on Friday, the NBA club announced. Celestine, a six-foot-seven, 220-pound player from Ajax, Ont., will receive an annual payment of $205.00 + GST for one year. The subscription will automatically renew at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks, which is a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35. Offer is available to new and qualified returning subscribers only, with the option to cancel at any time.\n\nStanding at 6'7\" and weighing 220 pounds, Celestine averaged 8.6 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 23.8 minutes per game across 32 NCAA games (14 starts) at Cincinnati last season. His shooting performance included a .424 field goal percentage from the field and a .405 three-point percentage, with double-digit scoring in 13 games. Prior to his collegiate career, Celestine played at California (2020-24) and Baylor (2024-25) before joining the Bearcats.\n\nCelestine made appearances in two games with the Raptors at the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, coming off the bench to score nine points on 3-of-5 shooting from three-point range. In a consolation game, he contributed to Toronto's 96-89 loss to Denver.",
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    "Toronto Raptors sign Canadian guard Jalen Celestine",
    "Celestine averaged 8.6 points and 3.1 rebounds last season",
    "Celestine appeared in two Summer League games with Raptors"
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "The Raptors have signed Jalen Celestine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/the-raptors-have-signed-jalen-celestine",
        "published": "2026-10-16T16:36:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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