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Canadian forward Khem Birch joining Toronto Raptors after being waived by Orlando

Canadian centre Khem Birch is joining the Toronto Raptors.

The 28-year-old Birch joins fellow Montrealer Chris Boucher on the Raptors’ roster after the Orlando Magic waived the undrafted Canadian earlier this week.

Birch tweeted the news on Saturday, in a thank you message to Orlando.

“I’m lost for words on what the city of Orlando has meant to me & my family! Beyond grateful. I’m excited for the next chapter of my career with @raptors,” Birch wrote.

The six-foot-nine Birch is averaging 5.9 points and 5.1 rebounds in 19.8 minutes per game this season with Orlando, but had been hoping for more playing time.