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Reports: Raptors sign Canadian guard Cory Joseph to four-year deal

Former San Antonio Spurs' guard Cory Joseph, right, loses the ball against Phoenix Suns' Earl Barron, left, during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 12, 2015, in San Antonio. The Pickering, Ont., native has agreed to a contract with the Toronto Raptors. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Michael Thomas

TORONTO – Canadian guard Cory Joseph has agreed to a contract with the Toronto Raptors.

The Pickering, Ont., native agreed to a four-year contract worth US$30 million, according to multiple media reports.

Deals can’t become official until Thursday, when the NBA’s free agency moratorium ends.

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“#WeTheNorth here I come!!!!!” Joseph posted on his verified Twitter account.

The 23-year-old spent his first four NBA seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, helping them win the leaguer title in 2014.

“A sincere thank you to all the fans, RC, Coach Pop and the entire Spurs organization for all the support over the last 4 years,” Joseph posted. “SA will always be close to my heart… had my first game and first championship here! #ThankYou #NextChapter”

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