DeMarre Carroll to sign $60 million deal with Raptors

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Moments after the Hawks traded for Tiago Splitter on Wednesday, former Atlanta forward DeMarre Carroll announced on Instagram that he’ll play in Toronto next season for the Raptors.

 

#WeTheNorth I will be playing for Toronto Raptors next year!!!! I'm Blessed for this Opportunity! #WeTheNorth

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According to USA Today, Carroll's deal is worth $60 million over four seasons.

Carroll, the only Hawks starter from last season not selected to the All-Star Game, averaged 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.

Carroll was drafted in the first round by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2009. The Raptors will be his sixth team.

Turning 29 at the end of this month, Carroll has improved consistently throughout his career and was the Hawks' best player during many playoff games this season, increasing his value.

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