RealGM has reported today that the Raptors have traded Jason Kapono to the 76ers for tough-as-nails forward Reggie Evans. Both players are signed until the summer of 2011, but the deal saves the Raptors about $1.5 million per year.
It's an interesting deal that will likely benefit both parties. Philadelphia ranked last in the NBA with a rancid .318 3PT%, and the Raptors ranked 21st in the league at just over 40 rebounds per game, and had a rebounding differential of -1.4. Evans figures to be a defensive stopper who can clean the glass - he averages almost 7 rebounds a game in his career. This also might mean that the Raptors will start Evans and draft a shooting guard - perhaps Tyreke Evans or move up for James Harden.
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Like this trade a lot...
Reggie Evans is a beast on the boards. The money is a nice bonus too.
Good move by Colangelo.
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