Fred Jones and Raps close to deal...

[Kings113]

TSN - According to a report in the Toronto Sun, the Raptors are closing in on a deal with shooting guard Fred Jones.

Jones, who won the 2004 slam dunk contest, averaged 9.7 points per game for the Indiana Pacers last season. Though he is a fantastic athlete, he is a suspect shooter. Jones has a career shooting percentages of 41.5% from the field and 35.0% from three-point range.

Because Jones is a restricted free agent, the Pacers have the right to match any offer he receives.

The Raptors had a five-year, $23-million deal in place for Sixers free agent John Salmons, but the versatile swingman backed out.

http://tsn.ca/nba/news_story.asp?ID=172102&hubName=nba


That'd be a really nice pick-up for the Raptors, and I'd say better than Salmons. Fred Jones is one of my favs. Didn't see him staying with Indiana.

 

[baiarri]

I cant understand this likely trade. was he born in Europe??

 

[Kings113]

It's not a trade yet, Jones is an FA, they'll be likely signing him.

 

[Kings113]

Just saw on ESPN ticker, Fred Jones WILL sign with Raps. Good stuff for Raps.

 

[6th]

Good for the Raptors. I must say that it sure didn't take them long to make up for the "loss" or "not-signing" of Salmon.

 

[Ryle]

I cant understand this likely trade. was he born in Europe??

Since when is Toronto(Canada for that matter) considered Europe

 

[VF21]

I think he was referring to the fondness of the Raptors for European players. Since baiarri is in Europe himself, I think he's aware that Canada isn't part of it.

 

[baiarri]

thanks VF. I meant exactly that. Kobe was born in Europe, to the raps??

 

[chaps]

Give me Fred Jones over Salmons anyday