Former Raptor Yuta Watanabe signs with Brooklyn Nets

Toronto Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe (18) drives against Brooklyn Nets guard David Duke Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, in New York. (Adam Hunger/AP)

Depth forward Yuta Watanabe has signed with the Brooklyn Nets after two seasons with the Toronto Raptors.

Watanabe, 27, appeared in 38 games for the Raptors last season, making four starts. He averaged 4.3 points and 2.4 rebounds.

The Yokohama, Japan, native has appeared in 121 NBA games over parts of four seasons with the Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies.

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