Raptors’ roster set for opening night; exercise options on three players
TORONTO — Fred VanVleet’s mom was still awake at 2 a.m. when he called her to let her know the good news, that he’d made the Raptors’ 15-man roster.
She’d been up nervously awaiting word as well.
The point guard earned the one spot available, as the Raptors solidified their roster for Wednesday’s season opener against the visiting Detroit Pistons.
He delivered the good news early Friday morning after the team arrived home from its final pre-season game in Washington. He never went to sleep afterward, spending the hours communicating with family.