Tyreke Key is off the Toronto Raptors roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the official roster. The move follows an Oct. 17 report that the Raptors converted Nate Bittle to a two-way deal and waived five players.
The move
Key, a 27-year-old guard, came off the Raptors' roster on Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the official roster. He is a rookie by NBA service time and had no NBA line last season. The departure follows an Oct. 17 report from Blake Murphy that Toronto converted Nate Bittle to a two-way contract and waived five players; a confidence level for that report is not listed. No destination for Key is announced.
The money
Key's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or a departure by a day. Toronto carries a payroll of $202.5 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, which puts the club over the luxury tax. The cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Key did not play in the NBA last season, so there is no line to compare against Toronto's backcourt. The Raptors' guard minutes last season went to Immanuel Quickley at 31.9 minutes and 16.4 points, RJ Barrett at 30.3 minutes and 19.3 points, and Jamal Shead at 22.6 minutes and 6.6 points. Toronto's roster now stands at 16 players, within the standard 15-man limit plus its three two-way slots.
Where does Tyreke Key go next?
Not announced. He is off the Raptors' roster as of Oct. 18.
What is Tyreke Key's contract?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a move by a day.
Why did Key leave the roster?
An Oct. 17 report from Blake Murphy said the Raptors converted Nate Bittle to a two-way deal and waived five players. Key's removal from the official roster followed on Oct. 18.
Is Toronto over the luxury tax?
Yes. The Raptors carry a $202.5 million payroll across 15 contracts for 2026-27, above the $165.0 million cap and the $200.4 million tax line.