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The Toronto Raptors recently waived center Bruno Fernando, a move to not guarantee his contract for the rest of this season. Fernando appeared in 17 games for Toronto.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / January 25

One-Time Celtics Center Signs with EuroLeague Powerhouse

A Boston Celtics alum is moving on abroad. After being waived by the Toronto Raptors, tne-time Boston big man Bruno Fernando has signed a two-year agreement with EuroLeague powerhouse Real Madrid, per a team press statement.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / January 24

Bruno Fernando signs with Real Madrid

Veteran NBA center Bruno Fernando has signed with Real Madrid, the Spanish club announced Friday in a press release. Fernando, who inked a non-guaranteed

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Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / January 7

Toronto Raptors Release 6-Year NBA Player Before Knicks Game

On Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors will be in New York to play the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Before the game, the team announced that they had waived Bruno Fernando.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

How the Raptors Can Leverage New Roster Flexibility

As reported earlier by Sportsnets Micheal Grange, the Toronto Raptors have waived veteran center Bruno Fernando. With his release, the Raptors have just 14 players on guaranteed contracts for the remainder of the season.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / January 7

Raptors waive journeyman C Bruno Fernando

The Toronto Raptors waived center Bruno Fernando on Tuesday, bringing their roster to 14, including three two-way players. Fernando, 26, played in 17 games (two starts) this season after signing as a free agent in the summer.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / January 7

Raptors Waive 6-Year Veteran Before Contract Is Fully-Guaranteed

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Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / January 7

Toronto Waives Bruno Fernando

Bruno Fernando’s time with the Toronto Raptors appears to be coming to an end. The Raptors will reportedly waive Fernando, per Sportsnet’s Michael Grange.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / November 17

Bruno Fernando Will Miss Time With Ankle Injury

The Toronto Raptors keep getting riddled with injuries. Bruno Fernando is the latest player to go down. He has an ankle injury and will be sidelined Monday night against the Indiana Pacers.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / October 26

Toronto Amends Bruno Fernando’s Contract

Bruno Fernando is not on a guaranteed deal just yet. The Toronto Raptors have negotiated with Fernando to postpone his guarantee date, keeping his contract non-guaranteed until Jan.

Toronto Raptors News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

Raptors Push Back Bruno Fernando’s Guarantee Date

The non-guaranteed minimum-salary contract that Bruno Fernando signed with the Raptors in August initially included language stating that it would become fully guaranteed if the big man wasn’t waived on or before the first day of the regular season.

Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / October 20

Toronto Raptors Make Roster Decision Before NBA Season

Bruno Fernando is coming off fifth season in the NBA. He averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 58.3% from the field in 45 games (two starts) for the Atlanta Hawks.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / September 26

Raptors Sign Jahmi’us Ramsey To Finalize Training Camp Roster

The Toronto Raptors have made another signing to finalize their training camp roster. Toronto has reportedly signed Jahmi’us Ramsey to a non-guaranteed minimum contract for next season, per Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy.

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / September 7

Raptors Center Said to Have Drawn Interest from Knicks

Bruno Fernando may have had some options this summer. The Toronto Raptors newest backup center reportedly drew interest from the New York Knicks earlier this offseason, per SNY's Ian Begley.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 7

Knicks Nearly Landed Raptors Center

The New York Knicks have been scouring far and wide for a backup center. SNY insider Ian Begley is reporting that the Knicks had some interest in a veteran center, who ended up signing with a division rival.

Toronto Raptors News / NBA Analysis Network / August 18

Toronto Raptors Bet On Bruno Fernando: The Angolan Trailblazer’s Next Chapter

Drafted in 2019 by the Atlanta Hawks, Bruno Fernando, the first player from Angola to make it to the NBA, is currently a power forward for the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Hardwood Heroics / August 8

Toronto Raptors Head Coach Raves About Their 1 New Frontcourt Addition: 'He’s a Really Good Fit for Us'

The Toronto Raptors shored up their frontcourt depth by signing free agent big man Bruno Fernando. The Angolan international will compete for a roster spot in the team’s upcoming training camp, as he’s on a non-guaranteed deal, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / August 5

Raptors Coach Shares his Excitement For Latest Free Agent Addition

Bruno Fernando didn't have to wait long. Barely three days transpired between the Atlanta Hawks' decision to waive Fernando and news first breaking — courtesy of Sportsnet's Blake Murphy — that the Toronto Raptors planned to scoop up the 6-foot-9 big man.

Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / August 4

Raptors sign C Bruno Fernando

Center Bruno Fernando signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. Financial terms were not disclosed for Fernando, who recorded 6.3 points and a career-high average of 4.3 rebounds in 45 games (two starts) last season with the Atlanta Hawks.

Toronto Raptors News / Fastbreak on SI / August 2

Toronto Raptors Reportedly Sign 5-Year NBA Veteran

Bruno Fernando is coming off a year where he appeared in 45 games for the Atlanta Hawks. He finished the season with averages of 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 58.3% from the field.

Toronto Raptors News / Last Word On Sports / August 2

Raptors Address Roster Weaknesses With Free Agent Signing

The Toronto Raptors are signing free agent Bruno Fernando, per Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy. Fernando, 25, was waived by the Atlanta Hawks last week. The No.

Atlanta Hawks News / Fastbreak on SI / August 1

Atlanta Hawks Player Reacts To Getting Released From Team

Bruno Fernando is coming off his fifth season in the NBA. The former Maryland star finished the year with averages of 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 58.3% from the field in 45 games.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Wire / July 30

Hawks Waiving Bruno Fernando

The Atlanta Hawks are waiving center Bruno Fernando, per Shams Charania of The Athletic, bringing their total number of players at the position to three.

Atlanta Hawks News / Hoops Rumors / July 30

Hawks waiving former second-round pick

A five-year veteran who was a second-round pick in 2019, the big man began his NBA career with the Hawks and was traded back to Atlanta in February 2023.

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