The Toronto Raptors’ G League affiliate, Raptors 905, has added veteran guard Markelle Fultz to its roster by claiming him off waivers, the team announced on Friday.
Fultz enters the fray as a 27-year-old with a decorated draft pedigree. Selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2017 NBA Draft out of the University of Washington, he brings nine years of professional experience. His NBA career spans stints with the 76ers, Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings, where he appeared in 255 regular-season games, starting 164 of them. Career numbers show 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.1 steals per game across 24 minutes of action.
In his most recent NBA stop, Fultz suited up for the Kings during the 2024-25 season. He logged 21 games, averaging 2.9 points, 1.0 rebound and 1.3 assists in 8.8 minutes per outing. He has not seen action in the NBA or G League this season prior to the waiver claim. Early in his pro career, shoulder injuries altered his shooting mechanics, contributing to challenges in securing a steady role. His three-point shooting dipped to 28.0 percent on 296 attempts after a strong 41.3 percent mark in college.
The move bolsters a Raptors 905 squad reeling from recent losses. The team, sitting fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 16-11 record, has endured three straight defeats and four losses in its last five games. Depth took a hit earlier this week when three players earned NBA call-ups on two-way deals: Julian Reese to the Washington Wizards, Olivier Sarr to the Cleveland Cavaliers and David Roddy to the Denver Nuggets. Those departures left gaps that Fultz now helps fill.
Raptors 905 also welcomes Trayce Jackson-Davis, acquired by the parent NBA club last month in a trade for a 2026 second-round pick. The team returns to play Friday against the Greensboro Swarm.
While Fultz joins the G League side based in Mississauga, Ontario, his addition carries intrigue for the NBA Raptors. Toronto holds an open 15th roster spot and has expressed interest in backcourt depth with NBA experience. The club operates under the luxury tax line with room to maneuver, though timing considerations around playoffs could influence any promotion. Observers note Fultz’s G League performance merits watching as a potential audition.
For Fultz, this represents another chapter in a career marked by highs in Orlando where he posted 11.6 points and 4.8 assists over five seasons and subsequent hurdles. Raptors 905, known for player development, offers a platform amid its solid standing. Success here could revive his NBA prospects before the regular season winds down.
**Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, the team announced Monday.**
Former No. 1 pick Markelle Fultz is signing a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors, Raymond Brothers of I Am Sports & Entertainment tells ESPN. Fultz joins Toronto for his ninth NBA season after spending time with the Raptors 905 G League team. pic.twitter.com/vkaYURhzdB
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