NBA: D.J Augustin joins Toronto Raptors

Washington, July 23 (IANS)

D.J. Augustin #14 of the Indiana Pacers in actiona against Norris Cole #30 of the Miami Heat in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on June 1, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Former Indiana Pacers point guard D.J. Augustin signed a one year contract with National Basketball Association (NBA) side Toronto Raptors.

The 25-year-old, who signed the deal Monday, played an important role in Pacers’ outstanding performance last season, reports Xinhua.

He would play as a back up point guard for Kyle Lowry. Augustin averaged 4.7 points and 2.2 assists last season.