Markelle Fultz Signs 10 Day Lifeline With Raptors

Markelle Fultz is back on an NBA roster for the first time in nearly a year, "signing a 10-day contract" with the Toronto Raptors, per Shams Charania. The former No. 1 pick arrives after six G League games and a nine-year run of injuries and uneven chances. With Toronto 39-31 and only 2.5 games clear of 10th, Fultz’s short audition could sway the playoff chase. Merlin sees a player at a crossroads. Fultz flashed in Orlando, averaging 12.1 points and 5.1 assists in one season and a 14.0 PPG high in 2022-23, but injuries and long gaps stalled his arc. At 27, a clean, steady stretch of playmaking, defense, and health could buy him more time. If he falters, the door likely closes.