Dennis Schroder signs with Toronto Raptors

Dennis Schroder is an official member of the Toronto Raptors.

The veteran point guard was announced today as the Raptors’ newest addition.

Media reports have been saying for weeks that Schroder would be coming to Toronto.

He averaged 12.6 points, 4.5 assists and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

The 29-year-old Schröder averaged 30.1 minutes over 66 games last season, 50 of which were starts.

He is expected to be the Raptors’ starting point guard, replacing Fred VanVleet who signed with the Houston Rockets in the offseason.

This report from The Canadian Press was first published on July 12, 2023.