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Colin Castleton spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers. He finished the year with averages of 4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field in 26 games.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 24

Former Lakers Big Man Signs Deal With East Contender

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Colin Castleton signed with the Orlando Magic, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Castleton was an undrafted free agent whom the Lakers signed after not getting his name called during the 2023 NBA Draft.

Magic sign ex-Lakers, Raptors big man to contract

The Orlando Magic have had one of the better offseasons in the NBA so far, beginning with the trade for Desmond Bane ahead of the NBA Draft, and then signing Tyus Jones in free agency and re-singing Moritz Wagner as well.

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NBA News / Florida Gators on SI / August 23

Former Gators Star Center Signs with Orlando Magic

Former Florida Gators center Colin Castleton and the Orlando Magic agreed to a deal on Friday, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto announced on X. Castleton has spent four years in the NBA, playing for several teams.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 23

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Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Former Florida Big Man Signs with Hometown NBA Team

Colin Castleton became a beloved member of the Florida Gators during his time in Gainesville. The 6-foot-11, 250-pound center spent his final three collegiate seasons at Florida, where he shined on both sides of the floor.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors HQ / July 31

Toronto Raptors have waived one of their young players

The Toronto Raptors waived Colin Castleton on July 28th, 2025. Coming off a turbulent sophomore season, the big man played eleven games for the Toronto Raptors, posting averages of 7.2 points and 6.9 rebounds on two 10-day contracts before a brief stint with the Philadelphia 76ers to finish off the year.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / July 30

Raptors Waive Center Colin Castleton

The Toronto Raptors have been in the market for a big man to back up Jakob Poeltl for several seasons now. And last year, it looked like they might have an answer in the form of undrafted free agent Colin Castleton.

Toronto Raptors News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / July 30

Former Sixers Big Man Cut Loose By Raptors

Colin Castleton’s second stint with the Toronto Raptors finishes even shorter than the first. The former Philadelphia 76ers center was cut loose by their rival after the conclusion of the NBA Summer League out in Las Vegas.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / July 28

Raptors waive young big man who struggled in Summer League

The Raptors have waived big man Colin Castleton, the team announced in a press release.

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Toronto Raptors News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / July 22

Former Michigan basketball player, currently with Toronto Raptors, makes elite All-SEC team

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 13

Colin Castleton Returns To Toronto On Standard Contract

Colin Castleton is a Toronto Raptor once again. Castleton was in Toronto on two 10-day contracts before the franchise decided to not sign him to a standard contract.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 12

Report: Raptors Bring Back Former Center on Multi-Year Deal

Colin Castleton is rejoining the Toronto Raptors. The 6-foot-11 big man will reportedly sign a multi-year deal with Toronto for the remainder of this season, with a non-guaranteed salary for next year, according to Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 11

Colin Castleton leaving Sixers to return to Raptors

In 24 total outings for those three teams in 2024-25, Castleton has averaged 4.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 15.8 minutes per game.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 6

Sixers Notes: Castleton, Butler, Grimes, Bona

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / April 5

Sixers re-sign Marcus Bagley

The Sixers have officially re-signed forward Marcus Bagley, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link). Bagley’s first 10-day contract with Philadelphia expired overnight on Wednesday.

Former Gators Basketball Star Makes Debut with Philadelphia 76ers

Former Florida Gators forward Colin Castleton is back in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers announced Thursday that he signed a 10-day contract. He made his debut with the 76ers the same day.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 3

G League Magic's Castleton Lands Back on NBA Roster with 10-Day Contract

Osceola Magic center Colin Castleton is heading back into the NBA. Following a brief return to the Orlando Magic's G League affiliate after two 10-day contracts with the Toronto Raptors, the Philadelphia 76ers officially signed Castleton to a 10-day contract on Thursday.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 3

Former Raptors Center Reportedly Inks Deal with 76ers

Colin Castleton is headed to Philadelphia. The former Raptors center has reportedly signed a 10-day contract with the 76ers that will take him through the end of the regular season, per Jake Fischer.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / April 2

Sixers Reportedly Adding Former Lakers Player

Dealing with a crowded injury report, the Philadelphia 76ers have been working the free agency market by bringing players on with 10-day deals. On Wednesday, it was reported the Sixers are planning to sign former Los Angeles Lakers player Colin Castleton to a temporary deal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / March 18

Former Lakers Center Agrees to Contract With Eastern Conference Squad

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Colin Castleton has signed another 10-day contract with the Tonrot Raptors. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype shared via X. "The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a second 10-day contract with Colin Castleton, league sources told @hoopshype.