Alijah Martin signs two-year deal with Toronto Raptors

Former Gator Alijah Martin signs a two-year, $4.8 million contract, returning to the Toronto Raptors, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Martin’s deal is the newest move the Raptors made this offseason, as they also traded for Kawhi Leonard, who led Toronto to its first NBA championship in 2019, on Tuesday.

In his rookie season, Martin saw limited time with the Raptors as he was under a two-way contract, appearing in 23 games and averaging 6.3 minutes and 2.2 points per game. The 6-foot-2 guard spent some time with Raptors 905, Toronto’s G League affiliate, where he made 14 appearances, averaging 18.7 points per game on 49.7% from the field and 41.8% from beyond the arc.

Martin was recognized for his productivity in the G League, as he competed for Team Austin in the NBA’s Rising Stars Game during the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. He logged 6 points, four rebounds and three assists. 

The Raptors selected Martin in the 2025 NBA Draft with the No. 39 pick after the Summitt, Mississippi, native was an integral part of Florida’s 2025 national championship run.

Alongside Walter Clayton Jr. and Will Richard, Martin was the final piece of Florida’s backcourt trio that took the NCAA by storm during the 2024-25 season. He finished the campaign averaging 14.4 points per game.

Before Florida, Martin spent four seasons at Florida Atlantic, where he was part of the program's run to the Final Four during the 2023 NCAA Tournament. He averaged 13.4 points per game during the 2022-23 season and logged 26 points against San Diego State in the Final Four.

With a multi-year deal, Martin will look to prove himself at the professional level and could potentially be part of the Raptors' Summer League team, which would allow the former Gator to showcase his skill set.

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