
"The most surprising name among the cuts is A.J. Lawson. The Canadian impressed late last season after signing a two-way contract, highlighted by a standout 32-point, 12-rebound double-double off the bench against the Washington Wizards on March 10, 2025. His performance earned him a rest-of-season contract and opportunities in Summer League, training camp, and preseason. Still, the NBA's margins are unforgiving, and Lawson becomes a casualty of a numbers game."
"Toronto had carried the full 21-man roster allowed during training camp and preseason. With just one exhibition game remaining-against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, October 17-roster cuts were inevitable as the team moves toward the regular-season limit. Another notable release is Ulrich Chomche. While he didn't have a breakout moment like Lawson, the young center showed promise, particularly in Summer League play. His release is somewhat unexpected, given that the Raptors are set to enter the season with only two centers currently on the roster."
"Jared Rhoden also finds himself on the outside looking in, despite multiple stints with the Raptors over the past year. Olivier Sarr, who recently played the role of walk-off hero with a game-winning performance against the Washington Wizards, couldn't parlay that moment into a roster spot. Lastly, David Roddy continues to search for stability, now having cycled through six teams as he enters his fourth NBA season without a long-term home."
The Toronto Raptors waived five players ahead of the 2025-26 NBA regular season: A.J. Lawson, Ulrich Chomche, Jared Rhoden, David Roddy, and Olivier Sarr. The team had carried a full 21-man roster during training camp and preseason and was approaching its final exhibition game against the Brooklyn Nets on October 17. Lawson earned a rest-of-season contract after a late-season breakout, including a 32-point, 12-rebound performance, but was cut due to roster numbers. Chomche showed promise in Summer League but was released despite the team entering the season with only two centers. Rhoden, Sarr, and Roddy were also waived as the Raptors finalized the regular-season roster.
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