Former Virginia guard Malik Thomas has signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors, positioning him for the NBA Summer League that begins later this month.
A season of growth at Virginia
During his final year at the University of Virginia, Thomas emerged as the team’s second‑leading scorer, averaging 12.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He started all 36 contests, reached double‑digit scoring in 27 of them and hit the 20‑point mark four times, often shouldering the offensive load in critical contests.
Thomas also ranked third in three‑point percentage among Virginia players with at least 75 attempts and placed second on the team in free‑throw accuracy, shooting nearly 75 percent from the line.
Summer League outlook
The Raptors had shown interest in Thomas before the NBA Draft, but after selecting other prospects they invited him to join their summer roster. He will see action against the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers and Miami Heat in the scheduled games.
Thomas will not be alone on the court; former teammates such as Ugonna Onyenso, Jacari White, Dallin Hall, Chance Mallory, Sam Lewis, Allen Graves, Jaden Bradley and Devin Tillis are also slated to appear on various Summer League lineups, underscoring the Cavaliers’ recent pipeline to the NBA.
With his reliable shooting touch and proven scoring ability, Thomas brings a versatile threat that could reshape his role in the Raptors’ developmental plans as he looks to translate college success into professional minutes.