The Toronto Raptors have secured center Malik Williams on a 10-day contract, bolstering their frontcourt options. Financial specifics remain undisclosed, adhering to team protocol. Standing at six-foot-eleven, Williams showcased his prowess with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, the Miami Heat’s G League affiliate, averaging 11.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists over 33 regular-season games this season.
Notably, he achieved a career-best 29 points against the Maine Celtics on January 19. Despite going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft, Williams proved his mettle with Anwil Wloclawek in the Polish OBL last season, posting averages of 8.1 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 31 appearances.
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A product of the Louisville Cardinals, Williams boasts a solid collegiate career, averaging 7.2 points and 5.5 rebounds across 123 games spanning five NCAA seasons (2017-22). This acquisition injects versatility and depth into the Raptors’ lineup, offering promising prospects for the team’s upcoming fixtures.
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