Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
You know it boggles my mind that people keep insisting that Shawn Marion is gone and will sign elsewhere. Like there's a multitude of teams that have the cap space that could offer him more money besides the mid-level-exception. The fact is if Marion wants to get paid, which unquestionably he does, then it’s highly likely he remains a Raptor. Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
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Yesterday, Toronto began what promises to be a busy off-season be trading three-point specialist Jason Kapono to the Philadelphia 76ers for undersized power forward Reggie Evans. Every move the Raptors make will be made in hopes of convincing franchise face Chris Bosh to pledge his undying loyalty and sign a long-term extension instead of testing free agency ...
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Breaking News: "Jason Kapono's days as a Toronto Raptor are over. Kapono has been traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Reggie Evans. Evans, a 6-8 power forward, averaged 14.4 MPG with 4.6 RPG and 3.3 PPG over his 79 games last season with seven starts." (TSN.ca) Our Very Quick Analysis: The remodelling has begun. Yesterday, Toronto began what promises to be a busy off-season be trading three-point specialist Jason Kapono to the Philadelphia 76ers for undersized power forward Reggie Evans. Every move the Raptors make will be made in hopes of convincing franchise face Chris Bosh to pledge his undying loyalty and sign a long-term extension instead of testing free agency. With this in mind, acquiring Evans, a reserve with limited offensive upside, was mostly symbolic. Still, a few points are worth noting. First, Toronto has started to revamp the wing-spot. Last year, the club received limited production from its twos and threes and something had to be done. So, Kapono, the struggling sharpshooter, is out. Shawn Marion likely heads elsewhere as an unrestricted free agent, while Anthony Parker, who is also without a contract, only returns as a backup. Expect GM Bryan Colangelo to go after an athletic swing who can create his own opportunities. This became an issue when the organization opted to keep the steady Jose Calderon over the explosive T.J. Ford. Second, Evans, even if he’s a second-stringer, brings some much-needed muscle to the roster. After all, a Bosh-Andrea Bargnani frontcourt is heavy on skill and light on toughness. Evans immediately boosts the club’s interior defense. Third, money always matters. Acquiring Evans saves the Raptors three million dollars over the next couple of seasons. This seems insignificant. However, in a tightening free agent market, each penny counts and could help the club upgrade their talent. For now, everything in Toronto revolves around building a solid supporting cast to convince Bosh to stay, even if he tests free agency next summer. Kapono for Evans is just the start of the remodelling. Expect further changes. And soon. Got thoughts on Kapono for Evans? Get at us in the comment box below and come back to Hoopsvibe The Blog for more NBA tidbits. Photo courtesy of FLC.
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
Mark my words, Reggie Evans will make a impact in Toronto. Toronto is a soft team that needs a enforcer like Evans. Sure, he won't score, but he won't mind getting in sombody's face to protect Bosh, Bargnani, or Calderon report abuse
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
Hi jack Reacher ... Marion, however, did not show enought o stay in TO. Most of the time, he was lazy and indifferent. And he gets points on broken plays and can't create shots, so he's not a fit for TO. They should find a reliable second option that creates for himself and others. report abuse
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
both teams got helped...the sixers are still dying for a shooter...now hopefully they can just get rid of willie green that isn't good for anything and get somebody a lil better n have kapono of the bench...evans wasn't needed on philly they have to many PFs or Cs he will help toronto defintley rebound and won't step down from anyone...bosh and barganai it dosen't get much weaker than that... report abuse
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
I agree with Jack! He resigns or does a sign and trade. The question I ask, is this there a better fit. More precisely, what is a better fit? Only one ball to go around report abuse
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
hey can you make an article on where allen iverson will go next year thank u report abuse
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
what a stupid move. he should have went to a team that actually needs him report abuse
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Keeping Chris Bosh: Why Toronto dealt Jason Kapono for Reggie Evans
Good move for Philly they dont have any dead eye shooters plus his contract will be a bargining chip for the 2010 season! Reggie evans will bring much needed enrgy to toronto and maybe he will even end up sstarting but chris Bosh still will leave. report abuse
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Reggie Evans sucks hes just gonna end up like another terrible big man like patrick o'bryant or jake voshkul report abuse
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