Sixers deal 3-point specialist Kapono to Raptors

76’ers Acquire Kapono ESPN.com reports that the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have completed the first trade of what is widely predicted to be an active month of NBA transactions by swapping shooting guard Jason Kapono for forward Reggie Evans. Evans gives Toronto a physical rebounding presence, and the trade also frees up extra salary-cap space for a critical 2010 summer...

Wake up! There’s been a trade in the NBA! The Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have completed the first trade of what is being widely forecast as an active month for NBA transactions by agreeing to swap sharpshooting guard Jason Kapono for rebounding specialist Reggie Evans. The Sixers targeted Kapono — two-time winner of the NBA’s Long [...]

The Sixers have coveted a long range sharp shooter ever since they traded away Kyle Korver. This is a roster of hustle players and athletes whose defense creates fast break opportunities because of an inability to score consistently in the half court. Well today Sixers fans got their wish as Jason Kapono comes to town with a green light in tow. He’ll be great spotting up for...

Ed Stefanski is trying to make good on his promise to address the team’s weaknesses. My biggest complaint is the lack of outside shooters. The name Jason Kapono doesn’t jump right out at you and there may be a number of things he can’t do, but …. we know the guy can shoot.   Too bad the price for a shooter is a fan favorite like Reggie Evans. I loved me some Reggie, butâ...

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Reggie Evans to the Toronto Raptors for shooter Jason Kapono. Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski says the trade addresses Philadelphia's goal of getting better from the perimeter. Kapono's .454 shooting percentage on 3-pointers is tied with Steve Kerr for the best in NBA history. Kapono averaged 7.2 points and 2 rebounds per...

Between Toronto and Philadelphia, a bruiser is going to be traded for a shooter. According to the Globe and Mail (Mike Grange) and the Toronto Star (Doug Smith), the Toronto Raptors are going to trade shooting guard Jason Kapono to the Philadelphia 76ers for rugged power forward Reggie Evans. The report says the deal is expected to [...]

In a relatively minor deal that actually helps both teams involved, the Toronto Raptors have reportedly traded Jason Kapono to the Sixers for Reggie Evans. The Raptors have plenty of shooters on their roster but zero toughness, especially in the paint, so Evans will come in and do his thing in (presumably) limited minutes. Meanwhile, the [...]

The Philadelphia 76ers traded forward Reggie Evans to the Toronto Raptors for shooter Jason Kapono.

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Reggie Evans to the Toronto Raptors for shooter Jason Kapono.

usae/dmeeks fasst371PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia 76ers have traded forward Reggie Evans...

Here is the press release and a jumping off point for the chatter.  Will get an analysis up in a bit. PHILADELPHIA 76ERS ACQUIRE FORWARD JASON KAPONO FROM TORONTO Kapono is tied for the highest 3-point field goal percentage in NBA history. Philadelphia, Pa. - June 9, 2009 - Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Ed Stefanski announced [...] Related posts:76ers Rumors...

… given the specifics of this trade and, Knowing who the Raptors’ FOUNDATION player is [Jun 04, 2009] Five off-season moves for the Raptors which would have helped to address their Treadmill status [May 29, 2009] ———- 1. Now is not the time to rejoice, in Raptorville; as, 2. Reggie Evans might not prove to be the “best fit” for their...