What happened: The Toronto Raptors announced Friday that they have signed guard Alijah Martin to a multi-year contract. The move formalizes Toronto's commitment to the guard heading into the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Securing Martin on a multi-year deal adds cost-controlled depth to Toronto's backcourt as the franchise builds its roster for the upcoming campaign. It continues an active offseason for the Raptors, who had been working to keep Martin in the fold.

What to watch: Attention turns to how Martin fits into Toronto's rotation and whether the Raptors make additional moves before training camp.