This is a “break glass in case of emergency” signing, but it never hurts to have another shooter on the bench.
Back in February, journeyman sharpshooter Jodie Meeks signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors. In limited run across two games he looked pretty good, scoring 10 points against Orlando, five against Boston, and shooting 3-of-8 from three. He played like a comfortable veteran, but Toronto didn’t want to sign him for the rest of the season at that time to save on luxury tax.
Now that the season is growing short he will be back in Toronto for the rest of the regular season, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Free agent guard Jodie Meeks has agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors for the rest of the season, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 25, 2019
Because he is a free agent he is playoff eligible. If Meeks is getting regular playoff run that’s probably not a good sign for Toronto, but he could help in spots.
The Raptors have one more open roster spot they likely will fill with a veteran before the playoffs start.