Peja Stojakovic a Toronto Raptor, Jarrett Jack a Hornet: Erick Dampier Next?

November 21st, 2010 by Karthik Tadisina Leave a reply »
NBA Trade: According to sources close to the situation, the Toronto Raptors are on the verge of trading guard Jarrett Jack, forward/center David Andersen, and guard Marcus Banks to the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for the expiring contract of forward Predrag “Peja” Stojakovic, guard Jerryd Bayless, and cash considerations.

Since Bayless was acquired by New Orleans from Portland on October 23 (NBA rules state that a player cannot be traded with other players before December 23), two trades would have to be constructed in order for this deal to occur per NBA league rules.

With the acquisition of former All-Star Peja Stojakovic and Jerryd Bayless, the Toronto Raptors have added a quality veteran shooter, and a future point guard to their already and interesting roster. The Raptors have struggled this season, but have been led by the steady play of Andrea Bargnani, Sonny Weems and DeMar DeRozan. 

The Raptors are clearly in a rebuilding mode and with the trade they have an open roster spot which may be for veteran center Erick Dampier, currently a free agent or for a future trade that would acquire them an additional player. The Raptors al ...

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