The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday that they have finalized their 2020-21 training camp roster.
There is a maximum of 20 players allowed on the roster at this time.
In addition, the Raptors announced that restricted free agent Oshae Brissett and free agent centre Henry Ellenson have each signed multi-year contracts. Toronto also finalized contracts with both of their 2020 draft picks, with Malachi Flynn signing a rookie scale deal and Jalen Harris signing a two-way contract.
The Raptors officially signed free agent forwards Alize Johnson and Yuta Watanabe to one-year exhibit-10 deals.
Terrence Davis remains on the roster after his arrest in New York City for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend back in October. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 11.
As Sportsnet's Michael Grange explained, the situation with Davis continues to be uncertain and his future in Toronto is in doubt despite being included on the training camp roster.
"At this point, its a matter between the NBA and the union," Raptors general manager Bobby Webster said in a media availability Tuesday.
Individual workouts and training camp will take place Saint Leo University near the Raptors' temporary home in Tampa Bay, Fla., from Dec. 1 to Dec. 11.
Greg Vanney, who led Toronto FC to respectability and then helped fill its trophy case, is stepping down as the Major League Soccer club's head coach and technical director.
The club made the announcement Tuesday, in the aftermath of last week's playoff loss to Nashville SC.
Vanney's departure was not expected although delays in sorting out a new contract had raised questions. His current deal expires at the end of the 2020 season.
An emotional Vanney thanked his players, staff and TFC's ownership, saying it was the right time to move on.
"I'm a builder. I like to build things and I like projects and I like big things," he told reporters. "And this club is in a really really good place. There's not a lot of building to do. It is an incredible club that is positioned, from where we started to where we are, to be great."
WATCH | Longest tenured Toronto FC head coach steps away:
Greg Vanney breaks down while thanking his players during his media availability after stepping down as Toronto FC's head coach. 3:12
The father of four said his departure had nothing to do with money or other contract terms, calling it a "personal family decision." He praised the club for its patience "while I worked through this entire process."
Toronto says the search for Vanney's replacement will begin immediately.
The 46-year-old Vanney, who also broke up in thanking the Toronto fans, said he had been mulling over his future for some time but especially after finally being able to spend some time with his family after the regular season.
He said he had not thought "a ton" about the future but wanted to spend time with his family and "regroup." There are openings elsewhere, including the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Vanney is the longest tenured coach in TFC history, holding every coaching record, including games coached (250) and wins (112).
2017 MLS coach of the year
A finalist for coach of the year, Vanney led TFC to the second-best regular-season record at 13-5-5 in a difficult 2020 campaign. Forced to play all but four games away from BMO Field because of travel restrictions caused by the pandemic, injury-plagued Toronto limped into the playoffs losing three of its last four regular-season games.
The post-season ended quickly in a 1-0 extra-time loss to expansion Nashville.
WATCH | Nashville ends Toronto FC's season early:
Daniel Rios scored in the 108th minute as Nashville SC upset Toronto FC 1-0 in round one of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. 1:40
Vanney originally joined TFC in December 2013 as the club's assistant general manager and academy director. Named head coach in August 2014 after Ryan Nelsen was fired, Vanney inherited a 9-9-6 team that had never made the playoffs.
He turned [Toronto FC] into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man.— Team president Bill Manning on Vanney
He took the club into the post-season in 2015 and went on to guide TFC to the MLS Cup final in 2016, 2017 and 2019, winning the title in 2017 on home soil.
Vanney also coached Toronto to the Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship in 2017, becoming the first MLS club to win a domestic treble. He was named MLS and CONCACAF coach of the year that season.
Toronto qualified for the playoffs under Vanney five of the past six seasons and captured three Canadian championships since 2016.
TFC president Bill Manning praised Vanney in a statement.
"I wish Greg nothing but the best in the future," Manning said. "Back in 2014 he took over the head coach duties for a team that had never made the playoffs and turned them into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man. I thank him for time well served for our club, his legacy here in Toronto is secure."
Vanney had all three of his sons in TFC colours. His twins were part of the academy while his youngest boy was in the TFC Juniors program.
Greg Vanney, who led Toronto FC to respectability and then helped fill its trophy case, is stepping down as the Major League Soccer club's head coach and technical director.
The club made the announcement Tuesday, in the aftermath of last week's playoff loss to Nashville SC.
Vanney's departure was not expected although delays in sorting out a new contract had raised questions. His current deal expires at the end of the 2020 season.
An emotional Vanney thanked his players, staff and TFC's ownership, saying it was the right time to move on.
"I'm a builder. I like to build things and I like projects and I like big things," he told reporters. "And this club is in a really really good place. There's not a lot of building to do. It is an incredible club that is positioned, from where we started to where we are, to be great."
WATCH | Nashville ends Toronto FC's season early:
Daniel Rios scored in the 108th minute as Nashville SC upset Toronto FC 1-0 in round one of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. 1:40
The father of four said his departure had nothing to do with money or other contract terms, calling it a "personal family decision." He praised the club for its patience "while I worked through this entire process."
Toronto says the search for Vanney's replacement will begin immediately.
The 46-year-old Vanney, who also broke up in thanking the Toronto fans, said he had been mulling over his future for some time but especially after finally being able to spend some time with his family after the regular season.
He said he had not thought "a ton" about the future but wanted to spend time with his family and "regroup." There are openings elsewhere, including the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Vanney is the longest tenured coach in TFC history, holding every coaching record, including games coached (250) and wins (112).
2017 MLS coach of the year
A finalist for coach of the year, Vanney led TFC to the second-best regular-season record at 13-5-5 in a difficult 2020 campaign. Forced to play all but four games away from BMO Field because of travel restrictions caused by the pandemic, injury-plagued Toronto limped into the playoffs losing three of its last four regular-season games.
The post-season ended quickly in a 1-0 extra-time loss to expansion Nashville.
Vanney originally joined TFC in December 2013 as the club's assistant general manager and academy director. Named head coach in August 2014 after Ryan Nelsen was fired, Vanney inherited a 9-9-6 team that had never made the playoffs.
He turned [Toronto FC] into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man.— Team president Bill Manning on Vanney
He took the club into the post-season in 2015 and went on to guide TFC to the MLS Cup final in 2016, 2017 and 2019, winning the title in 2017 on home soil.
Vanney also coached Toronto to the Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship in 2017, becoming the first MLS club to win a domestic treble. He was named MLS and CONCACAF coach of the year that season.
Toronto qualified for the playoffs under Vanney five of the past six seasons and captured three Canadian championships since 2016.
TFC president Bill Manning praised Vanney in a statement.
"I wish Greg nothing but the best in the future," Manning said. "Back in 2014 he took over the head coach duties for a team that had never made the playoffs and turned them into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man. I thank him for time well served for our club, his legacy here in Toronto is secure."
Vanney had all three of his sons in TFC colours. His twins were part of the academy while his youngest boy was in the TFC Juniors program.
Greg Vanney, who led Toronto FC to respectability and then helped fill its trophy case, is stepping down as the Major League Soccer club's head coach and technical director.
The club made the announcement Tuesday, in the aftermath of last week's playoff loss to Nashville SC.
Vanney's departure was not expected although delays in sorting out a new contract had raised questions. His current deal expires at the end of the 2020 season.
An emotional Vanney thanked his players, staff and TFC's ownership, saying it was the right time to move on.
"I'm a builder. I like to build things and I like projects and I like big things," he told reporters. "And this club is in a really really good place. There's not a lot of building to do. It is an incredible club that is positioned, from where we started to where we are, to be great."
WATCH | Nashville ends Toronto FC's season early:
Daniel Rios scored in the 108th minute as Nashville SC upset Toronto FC 1-0 in round one of the 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs. 1:40
The father of four said his departure had nothing to do with money or other contract terms, calling it a "personal family decision." He praised the club for its patience "while I worked through this entire process."
Toronto says the search for Vanney's replacement will begin immediately.
The 46-year-old Vanney, who also broke up in thanking the Toronto fans, said he had been mulling over his future for some time but especially after finally being able to spend some time with his family after the regular season.
He said he had not thought "a ton" about the future but wanted to spend time with his family and "regroup." There are openings elsewhere, including the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Vanney is the longest tenured coach in TFC history, holding every coaching record, including games coached (250) and wins (112).
2017 MLS coach of the year
A finalist for coach of the year, Vanney led TFC to the second-best regular-season record at 13-5-5 in a difficult 2020 campaign. Forced to play all but four games away from BMO Field because of travel restrictions caused by the pandemic, injury-plagued Toronto limped into the playoffs losing three of its last four regular-season games.
The post-season ended quickly in a 1-0 extra-time loss to expansion Nashville.
Vanney originally joined TFC in December 2013 as the club's assistant general manager and academy director. Named head coach in August 2014 after Ryan Nelsen was fired, Vanney inherited a 9-9-6 team that had never made the playoffs.
He turned [Toronto FC] into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man.— Team president Bill Manning on Vanney
He took the club into the post-season in 2015 and went on to guide TFC to the MLS Cup final in 2016, 2017 and 2019, winning the title in 2017 on home soil.
Vanney also coached Toronto to the Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship in 2017, becoming the first MLS club to win a domestic treble. He was named MLS and CONCACAF coach of the year that season.
Toronto qualified for the playoffs under Vanney five of the past six seasons and captured three Canadian championships since 2016.
TFC president Bill Manning praised Vanney in a statement.
"I wish Greg nothing but the best in the future," Manning said. "Back in 2014 he took over the head coach duties for a team that had never made the playoffs and turned them into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man. I thank him for time well served for our club, his legacy here in Toronto is secure."
Vanney had all three of his sons in TFC colours. His twins were part of the academy while his youngest boy was in the TFC Juniors program.
Greg Vanney has stepped down from his position of Toronto FC head coach and technical director, the club announced Tuesday.
Vanney led Toronto to a treble in 2017, winning MLS Cup, the Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship. He holds every coaching record in TFC history, including matches managed (250) and wins (112). He originally took charge during the 2014 season.
“I want to thank Mr. Tanenbaum, the board of directors and MLSE for their unwavering support for the past seven years. I recognize that I have been extremely fortunate to work for one of the best ownership groups in all of sports. I also want to thank Bill [Manning] and Ali [Curtis] for their support and leadership and most importantly the relationships we’ve developed over the years,” Vanney said in a club statement. “Thank you to all of the TFC staff and players for the incredible experiences we’ve shared together during this journey. I’m forever grateful to each of you. Lastly, to the TFC Fans. You’re truly amazing and the memories and emotions from our biggest nights together will be cherished.”
Toronto did not have the reputation they enjoy today prior to Vanney taking over as head coach. The club failed to make the playoffs in their first eight seasons in MLS, then broke that streak in Vanney's first full season. On top of the treble in 2017, Vanney helped guide the club to two more Canadian Championship titles and two more trips to MLS Cup.
They also got to the Concacaf Champions League final in 2018, losing in penalties. No MLS club has ever won that competition.
“I wish Greg nothing but the best in the future," said TFC president Bill Manning. “Back in 2014 he took over the head coach duties for a team that had never made the playoffs and turned them into an MLS champion. More than that, he is of high character and a great family man. I thank him for time well served for our club, his legacy here in Toronto is secure.”
Toronto will begin their search for a head coach immediately.
Formula One World champion Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend, his Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team said Tuesday.
The team issued a statement saying Hamilton was tested three times last week and returned a negative result each time, the last on Sunday afternoon at the Bahrain International Circuit where he won the Grand Prix.
"But he up woke Monday morning with mild symptoms and was informed at the same time that a contact prior to arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive," the team said. "Lewis, therefore, took a further test and returned a positive result. This has since been confirmed by a retest."
Hamilton is in isolation in accordance with the health protocols in Bahrain.
"Apart from mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well, and the entire team sends him its very best wishes for a swift recovery," the team statement said.
The 35-year-old Hamilton appeared to be drained at the end of the race in Bahrain.
Hamilton bumps fists with Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, president of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, after receiving a trophy on the podium for winning the race Sunday in Bahrain. He appeared drained at the end of the race. (Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters)
"It's physical, this track has always been physical. We've got lots of high-speed corners so I was definitely feeling it," he said soon after the GP. "I was sliding around a lot out there and I wasn't really quite sure how it would play out at the end."
There is another race in Bahrain on Sunday — on Sakhir's shorter outer circuit — before the 17-race season concludes in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton has a big lead in the F1 drivers' championship with 332 points, well ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas at 201 points and Max Verstappen at 189.
The Mercedes team said it would announce a replacement driver later in the week.
World champion Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend, his Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team said Tuesday.
The team issued a statement saying Hamilton was tested three times last week and returned a negative result each time, the last on Sunday afternoon at the Bahrain International Circuit where he won the Grand Prix.
"But he up woke Monday morning with mild symptoms and was informed at the same time that a contact prior to arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive,'' the team said. "Lewis, therefore, took a further test and returned a positive result. This has since been confirmed by a retest."
Hamilton is in isolation in accordance with the health protocols in Bahrain.
"Apart from mild symptoms, he is otherwise fit and well, and the entire team sends him its very best wishes for a swift recovery," the team statement said.
The 35-year-old Hamilton appeared to be drained at the end of the race in Bahrain.
"`It's physical, this track has always been physical. We've got lots of high-speed corners so I was definitely feeling it," he said soon after the GP. "I was sliding around a lot out there and I wasn't really quite sure how it would play out at the end."
There is another race in Bahrain on Sunday — on Sakhir's shorter outer circuit — before the 17-race season concludes in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton has a big lead in the F1 drivers' champion with 332 points, well ahead of Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas on 201 points and Max Verstappen on 189.
The Mercedes team said it would announce a replacement driver later in the week.
Hamilton joins Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll as the third Formula One driver to test positive for the coronavirus this season.
