Javon Freeman-Liberty News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Waived by Toronto The Raptors waived Freeman-Liberty on Monday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty was only guaranteed $100,000, so the Raptors cut him loose before that figure increased. Murphy also reports that Freeman-Liberty is likely to receive interest from around the league as a two-way contract candidate.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Summer League finale Freeman-Liberty has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League finale against San Antonio due to an illness, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty will get a breather for Sunday's matchup after appearing in Toronto's first four games in the Las Vegas Summer League. Over his four appearances, he averaged 14.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18.7 minutes per game.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Miami Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game versus Miami, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty is averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists while connecting on 51.9 percent of 10.4 shots across five prior starts this season. He is joined by Gary Trent in Toronto's backcourt Sunday.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 20 points vs. Indiana Freeman-Liberty closed with 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 140-123 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Freeman-Liberty moved back into the starting lineup Tuesday due to Grady Dick (groin) being sidelined. Freeman-Liberty advantage of the opportunity by registering the first 20-point game of his career. It was also the second time this season that he saw the court for 30-plus minutes, with the Raptors missing multiple players due to injury.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Indiana Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Freeman-Liberty will move to the starting unit with Gradey Dick (groin) sidelined. Freeman-Liberty has averaged 12.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in his previous four starts this season.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Freeman-Liberty isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Lakers, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty will be replaced by Immanuel Quickley in the starting lineup Tuesday. Freeman-Liberty is averaging 4.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.4 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Thrives in starting role Freeman-Liberty posted 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 96-88 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Freeman-Liberty profiles as one of the players who will probably get extended minutes in the final weeks of the regular season once Toronto gets eliminated from playoff contention. He's started in two of the Raptors' last three games and has scored in double digits both times, so there might be some upside -- perhaps as a streaming alternative for light slates -- as most fantasy leagues enter the postseason territory. This will depend on whether he continues as a starter, though.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

With first unit Monday Freeman-Liberty is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Brooklyn, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty averaging 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steals while connecting on 31.6 percent of 6.3 shots across his last three contests. He's averaging 24.3 minutes over that's span, including 29 minutes of action in one prior start.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Moves back to bench role Freeman-Liberty is not in the starting lineup to face the Wizards on Saturday.

Impact Freeman-Liberty got the start against the Thunder on Thursday, racking up 10 points, four rebounds and three assists across 29 minutes. He'll move back to the bench here, but don't rule out him logging around 20 minutes given how depleted the Raptors are in terms of depth.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 in first career start Freeman-Liberty provided 10 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Friday's 123-103 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Freeman-Liberty got the start Friday with Gary Trent (back) sidelined. Freeman-Liberty took advantage of the extended playing time, as he went on to register season highs in points, assists and minutes played. He could reprise his starting role in the Raptors' next contest, the second half of a back-to-back Saturday against the Wizards.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will start sans Trent Freeman-Liberty will start Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Gary Trent was a late addition to the injury report and ultimately won't play Friday, joining the rest of Toronto's usual starters on the bench. It'll be Freeman-Liberty's first career start, and he's coming off a four-point, four-rebound performance in 21 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Kings.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Toronto recalled Freeman-Liberty from the G League's Raptors 905 on Tuesday.

Impact Freeman-Liberty was assigned Tuesday morning and played 25 minutes during the 905's 134-106 loss to the Westchester Knicks. He totaled 29 points (10-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists during the contest. Freeman-Liberty will be available for Wednesday's NBA matchup against Sacramento. However, it's unclear if he'll be part of the rotation after playing heavy minutes in the G League on Tuesday, though Immanuel Quickley's (personal) absence should open up some playing time for several reserve options.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless performance Monday Freeman-Liberty finished Monday's 125-119 loss to Denver with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 12 minutes.

Impact As a score-first guard, Freeman-Liberty failed to contribute much Monday, but he entered the contest having logged 18 minutes in three consecutive games, signifying a relevant rotation role for the 24-year-old. Freeman-Liberty is unlikely to build fantasy streaming appeal even if his role incrementally grows.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gets multi-year deal The Raptors are converting Freeman-Liberty's two-way deal to a multi-year, standard NBA contract Friday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Shams has spent most of the 2023-24 season in the G League, where he's averaged 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists for the Raptors 905. However, Freeman-Liberty will now join the NBA club for the rest of the campaign, where he's made just two appearances all season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Continues thriving Tuesday Freeman-Liberty tallied 36 points (15-26 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes in Raptors 905's 116-106 loss to Greensboro on Tuesday.

Impact Freeman-Liberty comfortably led 905 in scoring while recording his sixth game with 20+ points in the last nine contests. The talented 24-year-old's stellar showing, which also included his highest rebound tally since Jan. 20, pushed his season averages to 22.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals across 33.7 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Freeman-Liberty (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Pistons, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Freeman-Liberty has returned to the NBA club after spending time in the G League, but he continues to be sidelined by an ankle issue. It's unclear when he'll be able to play again.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Freeman-Liberty (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Freeman-Liberty is back with the NBA squad but still dealing with an ankle sprain and probably won't play Sunday. When healthy, he figures to get most of his playing time in the G League with the Raptors 905.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another dominant outing Freeman-Liberty submitted 24 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 5-8 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, one steal and two blocks over 28 minutes of Saturday's 90-85 win over the Wizards.

Impact Freeman-Liberty capped off an impressive Summer League with a game-high 24 points to go along with a team-high five assists Saturday. Despite putting up 21.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game this summer, Freeman-Liberty will have a tough time finding NBA playing time in 2023-24 with Alex Caruso, Jevon Carter and Coby White ahead of him on the depth chart.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Chicago for camp Freeman-Liberty signed a non-guaranteed training camp deal with the Bulls on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact The guard is with the Bulls' summer league team and impressed enough already to get a camp deal. He spent his final two collegiate seasons at DePaul and was named to the All-Big East Second Team in 2022.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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