Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) tries to work around Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Toronto Raptors say they've re-signed restricted free agent Gary Trent Jr. to a multi-year contract. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Chris O'Meara
Republished August 08, 2021 - 7:36 PM
Original Publication Date August 08, 2021 - 9:11 AM
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have re-signed restricted free agent Gary Trent Jr. to a multi-year contract.
The 22-year-old guard had career-best numbers last season in 58 games and 38 starts between Toronto and the Portland Trail Blazers.
He was dealt to Toronto alongside teammate Rodney Hood in a deal that saw the Blazers acquire Norman Powell at the NBA trade deadline.
Trent Jr. posted averages of 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 31.8 minutes and shot .355 (44-124) from three-point range in 17 games with the Raptors.
Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Trent Jr. had a couple of standout games with the Raptors last season when he dropped a career-high 44 points against Cleveland and 31 points against Oklahoma City.
The Raptors have also signed two players the club selected in last month's NBA entry draft.
Fourth-overall pick Scottie Barnes has inked a deal that will see him play with Toronto through the 2022-23 season, with two team option years to follow.
David Johnson, who the Raptors took in the second round with the No. 47 selection, has also signed a two-way contract.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug 8, 2021.
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