Battle finished with nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 19 minutes during Saturday's 112-101 loss to Minnesota.
With RJ Barrett (shoulder), Immanuel Quickley (pelvis), Kelly Olynyk (back), Ja'Kobe Walter (shoulder) and Bruce Brown (knee) all sidelined to start the season, Battle has found himself with a consistent role in Toronto's rotation. He's played at least 15 minutes in all three games thus far, totaling 27 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and a block.
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Raptors' Jamison Battle: Inks two-way deal
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The Raptors signed Battle to a two-way contract Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Battle averaged 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 31.4 minutes across 35 appearances for Ohio State in 2023-24 before going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. As a two-way player, he will split time this season between the NBA and G League.
