Raptors part ways with Ukrainian forward Svi Mykhailiuk
The Toronto Raptors are saying goodbye to Svi Mykhailiuk.
The 6’7″ forward has been waived by the Raptors, the team has confirmed.
The Toronto Raptors are waiving forward Svi Mykhailiuk, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Mykhailiuk, who's currently playing for Ukraine's national team at FIBA EuroBasket, is seeking a fresh start elsewhere.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 29, 2022
The 25-year-old played 56 games for Toronto last season, contributing 4.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. Mykhailiuk has played 220 career games in the NBA with the Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder, Detroit Pistons, and Los Angeles Lakers.
Mykhailiuk, who is one of two Ukrainian players in the NBA, spoke out against the war in his homeland back in February. He is currently representing Ukraine at FIBA EuroBasket.
$1.87M cap hit on the Svi Mykhailiuk waiver in Toronto.
The roster is now trimmed down to:
13 guaranteed contracts
3 partials
2 Two Ways
1 Exhibit 10Below the tax: $1.85M
Below the hard cap: $5.9M— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) August 29, 2022
The move opens up a roster spot for the Raptors ahead of training camp, which begins September 27 in Victoria.