Toronto Raptors Rumors: 3 free agents who could join the Raptors ahead of the playoffs

Over the last 24 hours, it has been heavily reported that the Toronto Raptors are about to sign Jodie Meeks on a deal until the end of the season. The 31-year-old was initially bought in on a 10-day contract last month, and despite failing to make much of an impact, the Raptors were likely swayed by Meeks' previous experience of playing significant minutes in the playoffs.

Meeks addition also means that Toronto's roster count now stands at 14, which is the threshold enforced by the NBA. Nevertheless, teams are permitted to carry up to 15 players throughout the postseason, leaving Toronto with the option of adding another body ahead of a potentially lengthy playoff run.

The NBA season is now approaching April, and while most of the attractive free-agents around the league have already been snapped up, a few notable experienced names remain available. So, here we will assess three players that the Raptors could use their final roster spot on.

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#3. Milos Teodosic

Teodosic spent 18 months with the Los Angeles Clippers

Jeremy Lin has been vastly disappointing since joining the Raptors last month, although Fred VanVleet's late-season form has managed to provide some much-needed cover to Kyle Lowry.

Nevertheless, the Raptors seem to be one injury away from a major headache at the guard position, and Milos Teodosic is a player who could add further depth.

After making a name for himself in the EuroLeague, Teodosic finally made his NBA debut with the LA Clippers in the 17/18 season, impressing during 36 starts. The 32-year-old is well known for his passing ability, although he would also offer the Raptors an additional threat from three-point range.

While the Raptors should be in no rush to bring in Teodosic, there is no doubting that the Serbian is a solid option if the team suffers an injury setback ahead of the playoffs.

#2. Eric Moreland

Eric Moreland spent 10 days with the Raptors earlier this month

On March 14, 2019, the Raptors announced that Eric Moreland had signed a 10-day contract with the team. The 27-year-old power forward had played just one game all season before signing a temporary deal in Toronto, although Moreland impressed during his brief stay in Canada.

Moreland appeared in three games for Toronto, averaging 2.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 10.1 minutes. Whilst Moreland's contract has now expired, it is believed that the Raptors were impressed by his immediate impact, and his ability to play multiple positions is also a lure.

The Oregon State graduate is unlikely to attract interest from elsewhere ahead of the playoffs, and the Raptors have time to mull over a potential deal. Ultimately, Moreland is not going to sway a playoff series in the Raptors' favor, however, he is another capable big that would provide added depth.

#1. Marcin Gortat

Los Angeles Clippers v Charlotte Hornets

The Raptors currently have a well-rounded roster, although the team is perhaps short when it comes to big men. Marc Gasol has recently replaced Serge Ibaka as Toronto's starting center, and with Ibaka spending the majority of his career playing at power forward, the Raptors would benefit from using their final roster spot on another big man.

There are a few solid candidates available, although Marcin Gortat appears to be the man who can come and make the biggest impact. The 35-year-old has been without a team since leaving the Clippers last month, although, during his six-month spell with the team, he managed to contribute 5.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in just 16 minutes per game.

Gortat also has recent playoff experience having played a major role in Washington's 2017 run to the Eastern Conference semi-finals, and the Raptors have nothing to lose by bringing in the veteran on a temporary deal.