The Raptors have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with undrafted free agent Nathan Bittle, Dushawn London reports for 247 Sports (Twitter link).
Bittle is a 7’0″ center who spent five years at Oregon, starting nearly every game over his final four seasons after coming off the bench for spot minutes as a freshman. He averaged 16.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this season and was named to the Big Ten All-Defensive team in 2024/25.
The Oregon native also worked to transform himself into a stretch center, attempting 4.5 three-pointers per game this season, though he only hit 31.9% and has never made more than 34% of his threes in a season. He has good size and instincts, but struggles with his foot speed on the defensive end of the floor.
Bittle was ranked 55th in Jeremy Woo’s final big board for ESPN.
If Bittle is waived before the start of the season, he could earn a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least 60 days with the Raptors 905, Toronto’s G League affiliate. His Exhibit 10 contract could also be converted to a two-way deal before opening night.
