Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is looking to resolve the situation with Sasha Vezenkov.
Speaking to reporters Monday, Ujiri addressed reports that Vezenkov is looking to leave the NBA and sign a multi-year contract with Olympiacos B.C. in the EuroLeague.
"We’re still going through that situation," Ujiri said. I "I had conversations with Sasha, his representations, Bobby, coach, and I think that should develop in the next few days or we'll see whether it's a few months.
"We acquired a player in a trade and we feel we've communicated well. We communicated well with the agent and the team before and so we'll see. We'll see how that goes."
The Raptors acquired Vezenkov in a trade with the Sacramento Kings that also involved Davion Mitchell and two second-round picks.
Vezenkov is owed $6.7 million this year for the 2024-25 season, with a team option for nearly $7 million next year. He is not allowed to sign with another team until the Raptors release him from his contract, which will likely require an agreement on a buyout.
The Raptors have 15 players signed to fully guaranteed deals ahead of training camp. If Vezenkov leaves, Toronto could bring in one more player on a guaranteed deal but could also gain some space to remain under the luxury tax.
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