Toronto Raptors Will Pay Former Player $100,000 Next Season

The Toronto Raptors waived Javon Freeman-Liberty earlier this offseason.

Apr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Javon Freeman-Liberty (0) calls out a play during the second half against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports / Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Javon Freeman-Liberty is coming off a season where he appeared in 22 games for the Toronto Raptors.

He finished his rookie year in the NBA with averages of 7.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while shooting 44.4% from the field and 23.8% from the three-point range.

Over the offseason, Freeman-Liberty was waived by the Raptors.

Since his deal had a partial guarantee, he will be paid $100,000 by the Raptors next season (h/t Basketball Reference).

Via Blake Murphy of Sportsnet on July 22: "Freeman-Liberty was only guaranteed for $100K. it would have become $150K tomorrow, and $800K if he made opening day roster. He'll have league interest as a 2-way."

Freeman-Liberty was only guaranteed for $100K. it would have become $150K tomorrow, and $800K if he made opening day roster. He'll have league interest as a 2-way.

Vezenkov now free to sign in Greece, or wherever. We await the buyout # to determine cap impact for Raps.

— Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) July 22, 2024

Right now, Freeman-Liberty remains a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.

With training camp starting next month, he will be a name to keep an eye on.

Javon Freeman-Liberty PUT IN WORK for the @raptors this season! 👏 #GLeagueAlum

The @raptors905 star averaged 7.0 PPG and 3.2 RPG in 22 NBA games. He posted 13.0 PPG in six games as a starter and dropped a career-high 20 PTS on the Pacers. pic.twitter.com/bT2SDezreS

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) June 17, 2024

Freeman-Liberty also had an excellent season in the G League last year.

He averaged 24.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 46.6% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 22 games (21 starts).

The 24-year-old is an intriguing player who could continue to get better over the next few seasons.

Javon Freeman-Liberty got UP 😳

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The Raptors finished last season as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 25-57 record.

They missed the NBA playoffs for the second straight season.

After winning the 2019 NBA Championship, the Raptors have only been able to win one playoff series.