Raptors cut five players, including recent draft pick

The Toronto Raptors are making their final cuts as the start of the regular season gets around the corner.

According to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto, the team is requesting waivers for AJ Lawson, David Roddy, Jared Rhoden, Olivier Sarr, and two-way player Ulrich Chomche. The most surprising player in this group is Chomche, a 2024 second-round pick for the Raptors.

Ultimately, the Raptors felt Chomche was worth taking a flier on given his raw skills, but the team is going in a different direction. With these moves the Raptors are down to 14 players and a pair of two-way slots, giving them an open roster spot and a vacant two-way contract.

The Raptors have one final preseason game tomorrow against the Brooklyn Nets before the regular season begins on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks on the road.