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More off-season shuffles continue for the Toronto Raptors as they try to put themselves in a position of salary cap flexibility and build towards the future.
Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Toronto Raptors forward Rodney Hood has agreed to a one-year contract with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks after being waived by the Raptors.
The Raptors are planning to release Hood, and upon clearing waivers, Hood intends to sign the deal with the Bucks. https://t.co/6QvQGYW5cV
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Free agent F Rodney Hood has agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, agents Ty Sullivan, Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. Another perimeter shooter for the Bucks in pursuit of defending their title.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Hood had a deal for $10.8 million for this upcoming season, which was set to guarantee unless he was waived today. The Raptors have opted to release Hood from his contract and free up salary cap space to make other moves, as they were unable to find a trade partner.
Rodney Hood was acquired alongside Gary Trent Jr. in a trade that sent Norman Powell to the Portland Trail Blazers back in March. In 17 games with Toronto, Hood averaged 3.9 points on 35.6 percent shooting overall. He is a capable perimeter shooter, and with Milwaukee in need of wing depth in an effort to chase another championship, he will be a fine addition to their roster.
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