The Raptors have signed Eugene Omoruyi to a 10-day contract, the team announced in a press release.
The 27-year-old small forward has been playing for Raptors 905 in the G League, where he was averaging 19.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 28.1 minutes in 14 Tip-Off Tournament and regular season games. Toronto’s affiliate acquired him off waivers in November.
The Raptors will be the fifth NBA team for Omoruyi, who appeared in 43 games with Washington last season.
He signed a two-way contract with Dallas after going undrafted in 2021, moved on to Oklahoma City on a two-way deal in 2022, then went to Detroit in 2023 on a pair of 10-day contracts before being signed for the rest of the season. He inked an Exhibit 10 deal with Minnesota in September, but was waived before the season began.
Omoruyi has appeared in 87 NBA games, averaging 5.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per night.
He will fill the roster opening created Tuesday when the Raptors waived veteran center Bruno Fernando. The signing brings Toronto back to a full roster, with all 15 regular spots and all three two-way slots filled.
Omoruyi’s contract will run through January 17, giving him an opportunity to play in five games. He will be eligible for a second 10-day deal when this one ends, but after that the Raptors would have to sign him for the rest of the season if they want to keep him on the roster.
A second two way deal? You meant second 10 day contract?
Correct. That’s been fixed, thanks.