RAPTORS SIGN KYLE ANDERSON Live Reaction

From Camden’s piece:

“The Toronto Raptors have signed Kyle Anderson to a one-year $3.9 million veteran minimum contract according to a report by ESPN insider Shams Charania late Thursday afternoon.

This move leaves the Raptors roster with just two more open spots alongside two two-way spots and Blake Murphy reports that Anderson’s deal counts as just $2.4 million for cap purposes.

Anderson previously played with the newest Raptor, Kawhi Leonard, when he began his career in 2014 with the San Antonio Spurs. Over his 12 seasons in the league, Anderson has played for six different teams, having stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and the Utah Jazz. Last season alone, Anderson played for three different teams, suiting up for the Jazz and making stops with two of his previous teams in Memphis and Minnesota.

Anderson, or “Slo Mo” as he’s often called, comes by his nickname honestly, as he tends to play at a relatively slow pace, and his jumpshot, well, looks like it’s in slow motion.

The 32-year-old is a six-foot-eight forward, and over his career has averaged 6.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 48% from the field and 34% from three. In the modern NBA he has the capability to play small-ball five, and he’s a strong connective playmaker on the offensive end. Defensively he fits the Raptors mantra of ‘hands’ as he boasts high block and steal rates for his position as well.

He should be a solid depth piece and veteran for the team, though he stacks on the roster’s strengths rather than addressing any of their major weaknesses in size, rim protection, or shooting. Anderson has been coveted by the Raptors for some time, as he was nearly dealt to Toronto in the Davion Mitchell trade in 2025, Josh Lewenberg reports.”