Nwora signed a one-year contract with Turkish club Anadolu Efes on Monday.
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 regular-season 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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Impressive off bench Sunday
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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.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Not mentioned on injury report
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Nwora (undisclosed) isn't listed on Toronto's injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Nets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
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 (rest) are out, while Gary Trent (back), Bruce Brown (knee) and Gradey Dick (groin) are all questionable.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Suffers apparent injury Tuesday
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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 quarter, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Records double-double from bench
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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.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Top scorer off bench in loss
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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.
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 and has benefited from a bevy of late-season injuries and absences in Toronto.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Scores 14 off bench vs. Magic
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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.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Struggles in extended playing time
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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.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Back to bench
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Nwora won't start Monday's game against the Pacers.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Season best outing off bench
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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.
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.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Officially cleared to play
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Nwora (trade pending) is available for Thursday's game against Chicago, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
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 on the wing.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Left off injury report
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Nwora (trade pending) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against Chicago.
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 Gradey Dick.
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Raptors' Jordan Nwora: Headed to Toronto
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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 Lewis will also be sent from New Orleans to Toronto as part of the trade package.
Nwora will likely compete for rotation minutes at both forward spots in Toronto, with Siakam headed to Indiana. Nwora averaged 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 a career 38.1 percent three-point shooter, so his spacing ability could help him find increased minutes for the Raptors, who've struggled in that department without Fred VanVleet.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Back in rotation Wednesday
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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.
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.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Season-best showing as top scorer
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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.
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 scoring mark for the first time in four contests while also recording season-high marks in rebounds and steals against the Magic.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Sees extended minutes in blowout
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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.
Nwora saw extended playing time during Wednesday's matchup, partially because of the blowout nature of the game, and partially because Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) and Jalen Smith (knee) were sidelined. However, Nwora 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.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Drops 19 in Sunday's win
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Nwora recorded 19 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one block across 23 minutes during Sunday's 141-136 win over the Knicks.
Making his seventh straight start to close out the campaign, Nwora continued to provide an offensive spark for the Pacers. Whether coming off the bench or in the starting five, the 24-year-old scored in double digits in 19 of the last 21 games and averaged 14.3 points a night over that stretch. Nwora has taken a few years to find his footing in the NBA, but he could take on a bigger role with Indiana next season.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Posts double-double in loss
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Nwora finished with 15 points (4-15 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 115-105 loss to the Cavaliers.
Nwora grabbed a season-high 10 boards and notched his first double-double of the year. Over his past five appearances, the third-year forward has averaged 18.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists with 47/38/80 shooting splits.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Matches season-high six dimes
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Nwora finished with 13 points (6-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one block in 30 minutes during Friday's 121-117 win over the Thunder.
Nwora continues to be a pleasant surprise for the Pacers, and he tied his season-high six assists in Friday's upset victory. He should continue to have a significant role with four games left in the Pacers' season. He's reached double figures in each of the past four games, averaging 19.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists during this stretch.
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Pacers' Jordan Nwora: Flirts with double-double in start
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Nwora racked up 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Monday's 127-104 loss to the Mavericks.
With Buddy Hield (illness) out, Nwora entered the starting lineup after coming off the bench during the previous four contests. Nwora finished as one of four starters with a double-digit point total, falling one board shy of a double-double. Nwora has posted at least 10 points and five rebounds on 10 occasions this season, including in his last two contests.
