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The last Raptors’ roster spot was Champagnie’s by default

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The Raptors decided to keep Justin Champagnie for their last available roster spot, which should come as little surprise.

They liked him last season — especially after he showed some shooting skills late in the G League season with the Raptors 905 — and the team’s familiarity with him certainly played a role.

The move late Friday night solved the last pre-season riddle for the Raptors, who opens the regular season on Wednesday at home against Cleveland. Some other take-aways from camp:

Contenders fall short

The undeniable fact that resulted in Champagnie getting his one-year contract guaranteed: None of the other candidates for the job seized the moment.