Mar 1, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of the Toronto Raptors logo at center court before the start of a game between the Raptors and the Portland Trail Blazers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images

Toronto Raptors Release 2-Year NBA Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 3:50 PM ET

Colin Castleton is coming off a season where he appeared in 26 games for the Toronto Raptors, Philadlephia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies.

He had averages of 4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field.

On Monday, the Raptors waived the 25-year-old.

Via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype: "The Toronto Raptors have waived center Colin Castleton. The 25-year-old center averaged 7.2 points on 50% shooting from the field and 6.9 rebounds in 26 minutes during 11 games played, including four starts, for Toronto last season."

The Toronto Raptors have waived center Colin Castleton. The 25-year-old center averaged 7.2 points on 50% shooting from the field and 6.9 rebounds in 26 minutes during 11 games played, including four starts, for Toronto last season.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 28, 2025

Castleton has played part of two seasons in the NBA.

He was with the Los Angeles Lakers during his rookie season.

His career averages are 3.5 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 48.2% from the field in 42 games.

Via Josh Lewenberg of TSN: "The Raptors have waived Colin Castleton, who is coming off a rough Summer League showing in Vegas and was on a non-guaranteed deal."

The Raptors have waived Colin Castleton, who is coming off a rough Summer League showing in Vegas and was on a non-guaranteed deal.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) July 28, 2025

The former Florida star has also spent a lot of time playing in the G League.

Via NBA G League (on May 26, 2024): "Colin Castleton is a double-double MACHINE! The @Lakers two-way signee averaged 16.4 PPG, 10.6 RPG, and 3.2 APG during his rookie year with the @southbaylakers. He had fourteen double-doubles including a career-high 21 REB vs. the Magic."

Colin Castleton is a double-double MACHINE! The @Lakers two-way signee averaged 16.4 PPG, 10.6 RPG, and 3.2 APG during his rookie year with the @southbaylakers. He had fourteen double-doubles including a career-high 21 REB vs. the Magic. pic.twitter.com/SsHiIXp9Ew
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) May 26, 2024

As for the Raptors, they finished this past year as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 30-52 record.

They last made the NBA playoffs during the 2022 season.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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