NBA 2019-20: Assessing the 3 Worst contracts on the Toronto Raptors roster

#1 Norman Powell

Norman Powell has yet to develop into a key player for the Toronto Raptors

Norman Powell was selected with the 46th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks but was quickly traded to the Toronto Raptors. Powell was initially assigned to Toronto's D-League affiliate, although the California native soon found a spot in the Raptors' rotation after injuries to Terrance Ross and James Johnson. Over the next 18 months, Powell established himself as Toronto's best reserve and was subsequently rewarded with a four-year, $42 million contract extension.

However, Powell's role has not expanded since he extended his contract back in 2017 - averaging just 15.9 minutes per game during Toronto's title-winning playoff run. Powell's impact on the court was also limited as he averaged just 6.5 points and 1.1 assists and at 26, his window to develop into a starter is quickly closing. Ultimately, Powell will earn $32 million over the next three seasons, and the length of the deal makes his contract the worst on the Raptors roster.