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Why Raptors are signing Markelle Fultz to a contract, and how long he could stay

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Toronto adds a former No. 1 overall pick.

(NBAE via Getty Images) Why Raptors are signing Markelle Fultz to a contract, and how long he could stay originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Toronto Raptors have signed a former No.

1 overall pick to their roster. Markelle Fultz is returning to the NBA. ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday afternoon that the Raptors are signing Fultz to a 10-day contract.

This comes after Fultz got a stint with Raptors 905 in the G League. He averaged 9. 4 points and 6.

2 assists per game there before getting this spot with the Raptors in the NBA. MORE: Is Bill Self retiring as Kansas coach? Why are the Raptors signing Markelle Fultz?