Trey Jemison agreed to terms on a two-way contract with the Raptors on August 4, 2026, giving Toronto another center option as it fills out its roster depth.
The move matters because the Raptors had one available two-way slot remaining, and Jemison is now set to compete for a role behind Jakob Poeltl and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Toronto’s two-way structure gives the team flexibility while adding another big man to the 21-man offseason roster.
Another NBA chance for Jemison
Jemison entered the NBA in 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of UAB. As a rookie, he signed 10-day contracts with Washington and Memphis before moving through a series of two-way opportunities with the Grizzlies, Pelicans, Lakers and Knicks.
That path helped him build real NBA experience. Jemison has 76 NBA regular season appearances on his record, which is a strong number for a player who entered the league without being drafted and has spent much of his career moving between NBA teams and G League affiliates.
He also spent time in New York and was part of the Knicks' 2025/26 championship team. In June 2026, the Knicks did not tender him a qualifying offer, and he became an unrestricted free agent when his contract expired.
What Toronto gets
The contract is limited to one season because Jemison has three years of NBA service. That makes the fit straightforward for Toronto: a short-term depth move with limited long-term team control, but a player who has already shown he can stay in the league and contribute in a reserve role.
Jemison’s background suggests a player comfortable in different settings, from Washington and Memphis early in his career to more recent stops with New York in the NBA and Westchester Knicks in the G League. Toronto is betting that experience can help stabilize its center depth while keeping a two-way spot open for the season ahead.
For the Raptors, the signing is a simple one: one available two-way slot filled, one more center added, and another chance for Jemison to stick on an NBA roster.
