Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Toronto Raptors" in English language version.
If the player is already under contract to, or signs a contract with a non-NBA team, the team retains the player's draft rights for one year after the player's obligation to the non-NBA team ends. Essentially, the clock stops as long as the player plays pro ball outside the NBA.
This is the earliest date Toronto has ever qualified for the postseason and the fewest games played (64) to qualify
This is the earliest date Toronto has ever qualified for the postseason and the fewest games played (64) to qualify
If the player is already under contract to, or signs a contract with a non-NBA team, the team retains the player's draft rights for one year after the player's obligation to the non-NBA team ends. Essentially, the clock stops as long as the player plays pro ball outside the NBA.