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If only the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks could play a game for the 8th seed!Oh wait…Did you hear the same sound as me over the weekend? The sound of another nail being hammered in the Suns’ coffin?
The formerly most beloved team in the league lost two major games this week. The first against Portland (which would have been kind of forgiveable, except that they used a lot of energy in coming back from a double-digit deficit and then gave away their own 7 point advantage) and then they lost to the Kings. [click to continue…]
by Brandon Ribak on January 7, 2009
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The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 01/07/09
According to HOOPSWORLD.com, the Toronto Raptors and the Dallas Mavericks could be working on a deal that would send Josh Howard along with DeSagana Diop and Antoine Wright to the Raptors in exchange for Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker.
Trade Breakdown
Toronto Raptors
This trade would really help the Toronto Raptors improve both offensively and defensively. Josh Howard is a very talented player with experience in the playoffs. He has the ability to drive the ball to the hoop at any given time and can shoot the ball from almost anywhere on the court. Defensively, Josh Howard would be able to guard the elite players in the Eastern Conference, (Paul Pierce, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, Rashard Lewis) giving the Raptors a great shot at making the playoffs. Diop is also an excellent defender and would get decent minutes behind Jermaine O’Neal.
Dallas Mavericks
The Raptors would be giving up yet another first-round draft pick in a trade. The Mavericks would acquire first round draft pick in the 06-07 draft, Andrea Bargnani. Bargnani has potential to form into an outstanding player and making the switch to a different team could be his chance to show that. Dallas would also bring in five year man Anthony Parker, who can do a little bit of everything on the court when given time to play.
Who get’s the better deal?
I say the Toronto Raptors do. What do you think?
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