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Former Detroit Pistons Player Inks Deal With Raptors

Jared Rhoden has signed with the Raptors.
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Apr 6, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jared Rhoden (8) shoots a free throw against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Apr 6, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jared Rhoden (8) shoots a free throw against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images | Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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A former Detroit Pistons developmental prospect has joined another Eastern Conference team. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Jared Rhoden has linked with the Toronto Raptors.

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, Rhoden landed on the Raptors’ roster to take up a two-way slot.

via @MikeAScotto: The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a two-way deal with Jared Rhoden, league sources told @hoopshype. Rhoden recently signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors.

Coming out of Seton Hall in 2022, Rhoden went undrafted in the NBA. Although the Portland Trail Blazers gave him an initial look, Rhoden was waived after the offseason in 2022. He went to the NBA G League to play for the Atlanta Hawks’ affiliate.

In December of 2022, Rhoden landed his first two-way contract in the NBA by joining the Pistons. Throughout his rookie season, Rhoden appeared in 14 games with the main roster. He averaged three points on 39 percent shooting from the field.

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Apr 12, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (00) has his shot blocked by Detroit Pistons guard Jared Rhoden (8) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images | Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Ahead of Rhoden’s sophomore effort, the Pistons inked him to another two-way deal. He appeared in 17 games, producing five points per game on 50 percent shooting.

The past summer, Rhoden joined the Toronto Raptors for their offseason activities. Ahead of opening night, he was waived. Rhoden was claimed by the Charlotte Hornets and earned a two-way deal with the team. Rhoden saw the court for just four games with the Hornets. In late November, he was waived, leading Rhoden to join the Raptors’ G League team.

Since getting called up, Rhoden has appeared in two games with the Raptors. He averaged 11 minutes of playing time during that stretch, producing two points per game on 33 percent shooting from the field.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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