Summary
Markelle Fultz, a former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick, has signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. This will be his third team in three years as he attempts to reestablish his NBA career after overcoming injuries and inconsistent performance. Fultz’s signing follows a strong showing with the G League's Raptors 905.
Key Facts
- Markelle Fultz was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft.
- He struggled with injuries, including a shoulder problem that affected his shooting.
- Fultz played with the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic before joining the Sacramento Kings.
- In the 2024–25 season, Fultz played 21 games with the Kings, averaging under three points per game.
- The Toronto Raptors signed Fultz to fill their need for backcourt players as the NBA playoffs approach.
- Fultz recently played for the G League's Raptors 905, where he performed well, influencing his signing.
- Over his career, Fultz has averaged 10.4 points, 4.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
- Fultz’s 10-day contract is an opportunity to prove himself for a longer-term position.
