Toronto Raptors sign centre Bruno Fernando

Atlanta Hawks forward Bruno Fernando (24) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The Toronto Raptors added some depth to their frontcourt ahead of the season in signing signed centre Bruno Fernando, the team announced on Sunday.

Fernando, 25, is joining the Raptors after averaging 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 15.2 minutes in 45 games with the Atlanta Hawks last season.

Through 203 career games over five seasons with Atlanta and Houston, the former 34th overall pick in 2019 has averaged four points per game on 54.4 per cent shooting from the field and 3.3 rebounds.

It was reported by Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy that Fernando’s deal is non-guaranteed and that the six-foot-10 big man would be competing for a roster spot throughout training camp.

Toronto did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

Before his five seasons in the NBA, Fernando played in the NCAA at Maryland (2017-19) where he made All-Big 10 first team and Big 10 All-defence as a sophomore.

A native of Luanda, Angola, Fernando became the first player from his country to be drafted into the NBA.

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