Raptors release 5 players from roster

The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday they have requested waivers on guards Drew Crawford and Brady Heslip, forwards E.J. Singler and Jarrod Uthoff, and centre Yanick Moreira.

Crawford averaged 5.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 19.2 minutes in seven preseason games. He recorded 17 points and five rebounds October 14 versus San Lorenzo.

Heslip appeared in four preseason games, averaging 7.3 points, 2.0 assists and 11.2 minutes. He shot .625 (5-8) from three-point range.

Singler saw action in four preseason contests, averaging 2.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 10.3 minutes.

Uthoff finished with two rebounds in eight minutes in his lone preseason appearance.

Moreira appeared in one preseason contest, grabbing two rebounds in five minutes.

The Raptors' roster is now at 15.