Cory Joseph is closing in on a deal with the Raptors, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

Joseph is closing in on a deal with the Raptors, ESPN's Marc Stein reports.

Analysis:

With Lou Williams heading out of town, the Raptors need a new backup point guard. Although he might have to hold off first-round pick Delon Wright for the right to serve as Kyle Lowry's top backup, Joseph would still probably have a bigger role than he ever did in San Antonio. If things don't work out with the Raptors, the Canadian point guard shouldn't have much trouble finding interest elsewhere.