"Only Temple and Johnson stuck around longer than a season. I won't pain anyone by listing the many somewhat higher-budget signings but most of them were also swing-and-misses (looking at you, Jalen McDaniels). Yet in most instances, it's no harm, no foul - an end-of-bench addition with little expectations of seeing the floor. But that's not the case this time. Or at least, that's where the front office is hoping luck says otherwise."
"The Raptors are spending over 100 per cent of the salary cap ($154.6 million, per Spotrac) on their starting five ($156.5 million) this season, leaving them few options to improve upon the margins - the draft and minimum contracts. And while an abundance of youngsters is intriguing, rostering seasoned players goes a long way for a team looking to turn the corner. Enter Mamukelashvili."
Sandro Mamukelashvili signed a two-year, $5.3 million contract with the Toronto Raptors to provide veteran depth and a potential rotation presence. The Raptors have repeatedly added low-cost players who produced minimal impact, with most minimum deals lasting a season or less. The roster currently has its starting five accounting for over 100 percent of the salary cap, constraining upgrades to the draft and minimum contracts. The front office prioritized experienced depth to help the team progress. Mamukelashvili's ball-handling, passing and shooting fit the team's needs and could yield a more significant role than past bargain-bin additions.
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