Jordan Nwora News, Rumors, Updates - Toronto Raptors

Makes jump to Turkey Nwora signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes on Monday.

Impact The contract includes an option for the 2025-26 season, so Nwora could pursue a return to the NBA -- or elect to stick around with Anadolu Efes -- following the upcoming campaign. Nwora will head overseas for the first time in his career after he spent four seasons in the NBA upon entering the league as a second-round pick of the Bucks in 2020. He split the 2023-24 season between the Pacers and Raptors, appearing in 52 games (one start) while averaging 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 three-pointers in 13.7 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Sunday Nwora chipped in 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist over 20 minutes during Sunday's 118-103 loss to Miami.

Impact Nwora saw regular minutes for the Raptors off the bench since the beginning of March, and while his playing time was not enough to make him a viable fantasy alternative across all formats, he certainly tried to make the most of his minutes whenever his name was called upon duty. Nwora scored in double digits in 12 of his 22 appearances from March 1 onward, including five of his last eight.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not mentioned on injury report Nwora (undisclosed) isn't listed on Toronto's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Nwora suffered an unspecified injury during the final minutes of Tuesday's loss to the Pacers, but it appears it was a minor issue. Nwora could be in store for elevated usage Wednesday, as RJ Barrett (knee) and Kelly Olynyk are out, while Gary Trent (back), Bruce Brown (knee) and Gradey Dick (groin) are all questionable.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers apparent injury Tuesday Nwora appeared to suffer an unspecified injury late in Tuesday's 140-123 loss to the Pacers and didn't check back into the game after departing with 1:55 remaining in the fourth qu...

Impact Murphy noted that Nwora was limping to the locker room, so the fourth-year forward is presumably tending to some sort of lower-body injury. Tuesday's game was the front end of a back-to-back set for Toronto, so clarity on Nwora's status for Wednesday's matchup with the Nets may not arrive until shortly before the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff. After being held out of the rotation in the Raptors' 130-122 loss to the Wizards on Sunday, Nwora played 19 minutes in Tuesday's contest and finished with 11 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double from bench Nwora closed with 14 points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds and five assists over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 133-85 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact The Raptors' rash of absences allowed Nwora to log 30 minutes off the bench, and he played most of the second half in the blowout loss. Toronto's horrific 15-game losing streak has put the the playoffs well out of reach, so we may see more of Nwora down the stretch as the team explores the depth chart in preparation for next season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorer off bench in loss Nwora recorded 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes in Sunday's 135-120 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Nwora led all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring while connecting on a pair of threes and posting bench-high-tying rebound and assist marks to provide a spark on the Raptors second unit. Nwora has posted 19 or more points in three games this season, his first such performance since he tallied a season-high 24 points Jan. 28. Nwora has put forth 10 or more points in six of his last 10 games off the bench.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 18 points off bench Nwora provided 18 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Sunday's 111-96 loss to the Magic.

Impact Nwora has found a way to make an impact for the Raptors with his scoring ability despite coming off the bench. He's scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances despite not logging more than 25 minutes in any of those contests. While he can be a serviceable streaming option in most formats, the inconsistency of his role, and his own inconsistencies as a scorer, limit his overall upside.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 14 off bench vs. Magic Nwora had 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals across 16 minutes during Friday's 113-103 loss to the Magic.

Impact Nwora continues to see more playing time off the bench in March with injuries to Scottie Barnes (hand) and Chris Boucher (knee). Nwora has scored in double-digits in three of his last four games and is shooting 50.0 percent from the field and 41.2 percent from three on 4.3 3PA/G over that span. Nwora should see extended minutes in the immediate future with RJ Barrett away from the team due to personal reasons.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in extended playing time Nwora accumulated nine points (4-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 139-98 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Nwora's 20 minutes of game time Tuesday was due to both the blowout loss and starter Ochai Agbaji leaving the game due to left knee soreness. Nwora's 15 shot attempts were his most since Jan. 28, and the 2022 first-round pick could be given an extended look off the bench if Agbaji were to miss additional time.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Nwora returns to Indianapolis and reflects on time with Indiana Pacers Nwora spent a year with the Pacers

FEBRUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Back to bench Nwora won't start Monday's game against the Pacers.

Impact With RJ Barrett (knee) resting, Nwora drew a spot start against the Hawks on Friday and was held scoreless across 14 minutes. Barrett is back in action, so Nwora will likely be pushed to the back of the rotation again.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Hawks Nwora will start Friday's game against the Hawks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact RJ Barrett is getting the night off to rest his knee, and with Nwora getting the nod with the starters, the Raptors are able to keep their new second unit intact. Nwora has played well in limited minutes for Toronto, posting averages of 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 three-pointers in 11.6 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 31 • YOUTUBE

Raptors' Jordan Nwora hopes to finds NBA home in Toronto, close to his Buffalo roots From the "city of good neighbours," Nwora is hoping to find a new home next door.

JANUARY 30 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Breaking Down Last Night's Game | Raptors Today

JANUARY 29 • YOUTUBE

Season best outing off bench Nwora registered 24 points (7-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 126-125 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Nwora put forth his best performance of the season off the bench, tallying team-high-tying marks in scoring and rebounds while dishing out a half-dozen assists. Nwora set season high marks in scoring, rebounds and assists, now having scored 19 or more points in two games while recording five or more rebounds in three outings.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Officially cleared to play Nwora (trade pending) is available for Thursday's game against Chicago, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Nwora wasn't on the injury report for Thursday's matchup, and he's officially been given the green light to make his team debut a day after being traded from the Pacers to the Raptors. He'll attempt to compete for minutes with RJ Barrett and Gradey Dick.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Left off injury report Nwora (trade pending) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against Chicago.

Impact Nwora was traded from the Pacers to the Raptors on Wednesday, and he appears set to make his team debut a day later. He'll attempt to compete for minutes with RJ Barrett and Grady Dick.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Toronto The Pacers are finalizing a deal to trade Nwora, Bruce Brown and three first-round picks to the Raptors in exchange for Pascal Siakam, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Kira Lewi...

Impact Nwora will likely compete for rotation minutes at the forward spot in Toronto, with Siakam headed to Indiana. Nwora is averaging 5.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 10.2 minutes across his 18 appearances for the Pacers in 2023-24. The 25-year-old forward is also a career 38.1 percent three-point shooter, so his spacing ability could help him find increased minutes for the Raptors.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Back in rotation Wednesday Nwora contributed nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and five rebounds across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 112-104 win over the Wizards.

Impact Nwora played at least 15 minutes for just the fourth time this season, scoring nine points on 57 percent shooting. It's been a quiet campaign to this point, with Nwora spending more time cheering on his teammates than contributing on the court. Based on what we have seen over the first two months, there is no reason to consider adding him, even in deeper formats.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Nwora Explodes For Poster Dunk vs. Wizards | Indiana Pacers

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Season-best showing as top scorer Nwora totaled 19 points (8-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 loss to Orlando.

Impact Nwora led all Pacers in scoring and threes made while providing a spark off the bench in his best offensive outing of the season. Nwora surpassed the double-digit point total for the first time in four contests, also recording season-high marks in rebounds and steals against the Magic.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Nwora Finishes With 19 Points & 5 Rebounds vs. Magic | Indiana Pacers

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Jordan Nwora staying ready while outside of Indiana Pacers rotation Nwora is outside of the Pacers rotation looking in

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sees extended minutes in blowout Nwora produced five points (2-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound and three assists in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 155-104 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Tyrese Haliburton's (ankle) and Jalen Smith's (knee) absences, combined with a 51-point blowout, allowed Nwora to receive extended playing time Wednesday. However, he was inefficient from inside and beyond the arc while also recording three turnovers. Nwora seems unlikely to be a regular part of Indiana's rotation going forward.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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