Jul 1, 2015
Raptors sign Carroll to four-year deal
The Toronto Raptors have signed forward DeMarre Carroll for $60M over four years. The 28-year-old played with the Atlanta Hawks last season. Carroll broke the news over his twitter account. He is considered to be one of the premier wing defenders in the league.
The Canadian Press
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have made a big free-agency move, agreeing to sign DeMarre Carroll.
The former Atlanta Hawks small forward announced the news on his Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Carroll has reportedly agreed to a four-year deal worth US$60 million, which would make it the largest free-agency signing in franchise history.
He posted a photo of himself on Instagram arm-in-arm with Raptors staff including general manager Masai Ujiri and coach Dwane Casey, along with the caption: "#WeTheNorth I will be playing for Toronto Raptors next year!!!! I'm Blessed for this Opportunity!"
The 28-year-old Carroll averaged 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 70 games for the Hawks last season, and is a strong defender and skilled offensively.
The Raptors can't official sign Carroll until the NBA's free-agent moratorium ends on July 9.