Solomon returns to NBA from Turkey, signs with Raptors

TORONTO -- The Toronto Raptors signed free-agent guard Will Solomon on Monday.

Solomon, 30, played the past two seasons in Istanbul, Turkey, for Fenerbahce Ulker, where he averaged 17.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.3 steals in 13 regular-season games last season.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder was selected 33rd overall in the 2001 NBA Draft by the Vancouver Grizzlies.

He appeared in 62 games with Memphis in the 2001-02 season, averaging 5.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 14.2 minutes. He has played overseas since.