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A Few Thoughts On Anthony Bennett Signing With The Raptors

After clearing waivers, it's being reported Bennett will sign with the team early next week.

As we reported earlier today, Anthony Bennett has cleared waivers and is expected to sign a one-year minimum contract with the Raptors early next week. Usually, this would just be another fringe end-of-the-roster signing as we approach training camp, except, of course, Bennett is a former number one overall pick, he's still only 22 years old, and he's Canadian.

The last tidbit about Bennett became a discussion point when Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today speculated that his nationality played a role in the Raptors pursuing him:

Raptors, as an organization, eager to sign a Toronto native, and that's why Anthony Bennett is likely to end up with Raptors.