The Toronto Raptors officially waived center Colin Castleton on Monday. The 25-year-old center had just finished his second season in the NBA, and his release could make his future career even more uncertain.

Castleton played in 26 games for the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Memphis Grizzlies this past season , averaging 4.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game on 46.9% shooting . He appeared in 11 games with the Raptors, including four starts, averaging 7.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 50% shooting . Despite these impressive numbers, he still didn't earn a guaranteed contract.

HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto immediately confirmed the news, noting that the Raptors' decision to waive Castleton was primarily due to the non-guaranteed nature of his contract. TSN reporter Josh Lewenberg also cited Castleton's underwhelming performance in the Las Vegas Summer League as another key factor in the team's decision.

Castleton went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft before signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers to begin his NBA career. While he didn't secure a consistent rotation spot with the Lakers, he demonstrated impressive interior dominance in the Development League. According to NBA G League statistics, Castleton averaged 16.4 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game for the South Bay Lakers in the 2023-24 season , recording a double-double in 14 games, including one in which he grabbed 21 rebounds.

Castleton has played in 42 NBA games so far in his career , averaging 3.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 48.2% shooting . While his performance in the regular season has been average, several teams are likely to be interested in this long, rim-protecting center.