Can Joe Wieskamp Be An Important Player For The Raptors?

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0 SharesUpdated:Jan 26, 2023As expected, the Toronto Raptors have signed Iowa native Joe Wieskamp to a second 10-day contract. Notably, coach Nick Nurse has been impressed with his shot-making ability thus far:“He had one practice today. However, he has only made a handful of appearances in the NBA, all of them with the San Antonio Spurs. Wieskamp Could Be An Offensive SparkNick Nurse’s team is desperately craving an offensive renaissance. Of course, that’s assuming that the Raptors actually give him the opportunity to make his first NBA appearance for the season.
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