Overview
- The Toronto Raptors confirmed Wednesday that they waived two‑way center Trey Jemison, removing him from their roster and freeing up two two‑way contract slots that had been occupied.
- Jemison signed with Toronto in August and played one preseason game, recording six rebounds and one assist in eight minutes before being held out with an injury during camp.
- Teams with late preseason center needs — notably the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks — now have the option to claim or sign Jemison as a low‑cost frontcourt depth piece.
- Jemison is a 6'10" traditional center known for screening, rebounding and interior defense who started 14 games for Memphis in 2023‑24 and has previously spent time on multiple two‑way and short‑term NBA deals.
- The reported hand injury clouds his immediate readiness and could affect whether a team claims him off waivers or waits to pursue him after a medical update; Toronto will use the open two‑way spots to add other developmental pieces.