Raptors’ center depth is becoming a bigger problem after waiving Trey Jemison III

The Toronto Raptors have waived center Trey Jemison III from his two-way contract, according to Sportsnet's Blake Murphy. Jemison appeared in one preseason contest for the team, recording six rebounds in eight minutes of action. Following his departure and the release of Chucky Hepburn, Toronto now holds two open two-way contract spots heading toward the regular season.

Writer Chris Lambert argues that waiving Jemison leaves the Raptors critically thin at center behind starter Jakob Poeltl and second-year backup Collin Murray-Boyles. Lambert suggests that current camp invitees Nate Bittle and Jamarion Sharp may not be ready to reliably fill the void, creating an urgent need for frontcourt reinforcements.