Waiver effective in Toronto
The Toronto Raptors have waived Andre Jackson Jr. effective October 5. The move is already listed as effective: it is an official roster exit, not a pending negotiation, and the guard leaves the first team ahead of the 2026/27 season.
The transaction is listed in NBA.com oficial and was covered by Sportsnet, which noted the team announced the exit on Monday alongside the signing of forward Tyson Degenhart. None of the references published salary figures, a detailed length or contract clauses.
Andre Jackson Jr. profile and fit
Andre Jackson Jr., a 24-year-old guard, leaves Toronto after three seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, who acquired him in a 2023 draft-night trade with the Orlando Magic after he was selected 36th in the second round. A national champion with UConn in 2023, his production was inconsistent and last season he posted career lows of 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 8.5 minutes per game. His profile offered defensive energy and perimeter versatility without a stable rotation role.
What it means for the roster
For Toronto, the immediate effect is an open preseason spot in a move tied to the arrival of 6-foot-8 forward Tyson Degenhart from the Raptors 905, where he averaged 8.5 points, 3 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21 minutes across 50 games, shooting 54.7% from the field and 38.9% from three. RealGM framed the cut as the corresponding move to the Degenhart signing. Jackson becomes a free agent and the club has not announced a further step directly linked to this exit.
