Raptors waive forwards Freddie Gillespie, Reggie Perry

Toronto Raptors forward Freddie Gillespie (55) and Philadelphia 76ers' Georges Niang, right, battle for the ball during first half pre-season NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday Oct. 4, 2021. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press)

Sportsnet Staff October 13, 2021, 9:25 AM

The Toronto Raptors have waived forwards Freddie Gillespie and Reggie Perry.

Per Raptors: Freddie Gillespie and Reggie Perry have been waived. That leaves Dekker, Wainright and Bonga for the last roster spot (with Watanabe already presumed to have the other).

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) October 13, 2021

With the roster currently at 18 players, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange says Ishmail Wainrrigh, Sam Dekker and Isaac Bonga will likely battle for the last spot. The decision is not likely to come today.

NBA teams can carry 15 players plus an additional two two-way players.

The six-foot-eight Gillespie played 20 games with the Raptors last year, averaging 5.6 points and 4.9 rebounds.

The six-foot-nine Perry averaged 3.0 points and 2.8 rebounds in 26 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season.

The Raptors open their season Oct. 20 against Washington.

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