He fits into what BC is trying to do...would have been nice in a Rockets uniform as well...however the fact that he can't shoot would be an issue. http://www.tsn.ca/nba/news_story/?ID=172102&hubname= Report: Fred Jones, Raptors close to deal It didn't take long for the Toronto Raptors to set their sights on a replacement for John Salmons. 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. Related Info Report: Salmons backs out of Raptors deal The Raptors had a five-year, $23-million deal in place for Salmons, but the versatile swingman backed out.
i was hoping we would offer the exception to jones, i think he hasnt hit his ceiling yet and will turn out to be a very solid 6th man on a contending team. oh well time to check up on the bobby sura re-hab.
indy will probably let him go for just a 2nd round pick like they did for james jones to the suns. the only player indy might want would be humphries otherwise their roster looks set.
