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Former Toronto Raptors Player Waived by Memphis Grizzlies

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated 10/16/24

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The Memphis Grizzlies announced today that they have officially signed and waived former Toronto Raptors guard David Johnson. The team revealed the announcement in a press release today, which also included the signing of Miles Norris.

"Johnson (6-4, 203) appeared in 24 showcase and regular season games (nine starts) last season for the Grizzlies' NBA G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, and averaged 17.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes," the press release said.

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed David Johnson. pic.twitter.com/scqZCAfFnt
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) October 16, 2024

David Johnson was drafted as the 47th overall pick in 2021 by the Toronto Raptors out of Louisville. During the 2020-2021 season with Louisville, Johnson averaged 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals on 41/39/700 shooting from the field. After the Grizzlies signed Johnson, they then immediately waived him and signed forward Miles Norris.

The @memgrizz today announced the team signed Miles Norris and waived David Johnson. pic.twitter.com/uLDjehaVpK
— Grizzlies PR (@GrizzliesPR) October 17, 2024

"The 23-year-old competed in two NBA regular season games for the Toronto Raptors during the 2021-22 season and has made 97 NBA G League appearances over three seasons with the Hustle and Raptors 905," the Grizzlies said in a press release.

Last season, the Memphis Grizzlies were a team comprised almost entirely of players similar to David Johnson because of all the injuries they sustained. Hopefully, the team won't be in a situation where they have to rely on a plethora of two-way players again.

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