The Predators signed and later waived protection AJ Hoggard on Thursday, per Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter references).
While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Hoggard’s contract almost certainly contained the language of Amendment 10. After the waiver, he is now on track to earn a bonus of up to $91,000 if he spends at least 60 days with the Raptors 905 of the G League.
Hoggard played four years at Michigan State and one with Vanderbilt from 2020-25. Although he didn’t hear his name called in last year’s NBA draft, he was selected Drafted 10th overall by Toronto’s affiliate in the NBA G-League draft last fall and spent all of last season with the 905.
After a modest role (he averaged 4.9 minutes per game in eight games) in the Tip-Off tournament, Hoggard became a decent contributor off the bench for the Raptors 905 during the regular season, averaging 11.3 points, 6.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals on .428/.402/.645 shooting in 34 appearances. (24.1 minutes for one competition).
It appears Hoggard will return to the 905 when he begins his second pro season.