The Toronto Raptors made few roster changes while keeping their core intact, but they did not bring back Jared Rhoden. Rhoden joined on a two-way contract in February and appeared in 10 games, averaging 21.5 minutes, 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 three-pointers per game. He delivered a standout 25-point, 12-rebound, five-assist, four-steal performance against the 76ers. Rhoden underwent shoulder surgery in April that will keep him sidelined for months. He had one year of eligibility left on his two-way deal, but the team quietly moved on.
Rhoden was far from a deep bench afterthought, either. He took full advantage of his opportunity, getting up shots like prime Allen Iverson or retiring Kobe Bryant. In one performance against the Philadelphia 76ers, he put up 25 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals. Tanking or not, the only players to put up at least that stat line last season were Jimmy Butler, Luka Doncic, Alperen Sengun and Nikola Jokic (who did it five times!). That is some impressive company.
The Raptors quietly said goodbye to Jared Rhoden Heading into the offseason, Rhoden had a year of eligibility left on a two-way contract and Toronto could have brought him back. He did undergo shoulder surgery in April that will sideline him for a number of months, but the beginning of the season, were he to not be back, is when a team needs two-way players the least.
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