Raptors sign former Pelicans centre Stiemsma

Greg Stiemsma (pictured on right against the Raptors last season) averaged 2-point-nine points and a career-best 4-point-1 rebounds in 55 games last season with New Orleans. (Jonathan Bachman/AP)

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors signed free-agent centre Greg Stiemsma on Thursday.

The six-foot-11, 260-pound averaged 2.9 points and career highs of 4.1 rebounds and 18.3 minutes in 55 games last season with New Orleans.

The former University of Wisconsin star has also played for Minnesota (2012-’13) and Boston (2011-’12). He has appeared in 186 career NBA games, averaging 3.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 16 minutes per contest.

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