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Toronto Raptors sign forward Kyle Anderson

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  • The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Kyle Anderson, the NBA club announced Wednesday.
  • The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
  • Anderson averaged 6.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 43 games last season with Utah, Memphis, and Minnesota.

The Toronto Raptors have officially signed forward Kyle Anderson, the NBA club announced Wednesday. Specific financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Anderson, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound veteran from Fairview, N.J., brings a wealth of experience to the Raptors. Last season, he played in 43 games for Utah, Memphis, and Minnesota, averaging 6.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and one steal per game in 19.8 minutes of action. He demonstrated efficient shooting, making 53 percent of his field goal attempts. Anderson also reached double-figure scoring in seven games, including a season-high 22 points off the bench for Utah against the Los Angeles Clippers on January 1.

His contributions extended to the postseason, where he appeared in eight playoff games with the Timberwolves. Anderson was originally selected 30th overall by San Antonio in the 2014 NBA draft. Over his 12-season career, he has played in 757 games (313 starts) for multiple teams, including San Antonio, Memphis, Minnesota, Golden State, Miami, and Utah, maintaining career averages of 6.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.

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