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Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:12 pm EST

Raptors trying to get Warriors Pietrus for Dixon and Graham

By Michael Hurd

Mickael Pietrus

The Toronto Raptors, meanwhile, are working the phones in advance of the trade deadline. There were rumblings Wednesday night that Toronto GM Bryan Colangelo has been talking with his Golden State Warriors counterpart, Chris Mullin, about sending Juan Dixon and Joey Graham to the Bay Area for swingman Mickael Pietrus.

The 6-foot-6 Pietrus certainly won't help the Raptors much in the rebounding department, the club's biggest need, but he is a slasher and a solid defender at the small forward position, and they definitely could use another defender.

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  1. Chris R
    1. Posted by Chris R Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:51 pm EDT

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    1st!!!!!
  2. Samson L
    2. Posted by Samson L Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:02 pm EDT

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    bad move for the raps. don't do it.
    we need to address the rebounding issue, and we need to address it NOW
  3. Anand P
    3. Posted by Anand P Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    The Raps made attempts to get Pietrus in the off season. Once a player is on BCs radar, he can't escape...lol...
    I hope Joey gets some love in GS...which he probably won't until they deal Brandon Wright!...
  4. Anand P
    4. Posted by Anand P Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    the raps made attempts to get pietrus in the off season. once a player is on bcs radar, he can't escape...lol...
    Its a great move for the raps...a slasher and defender...definitely welcomed!
    i hope joey gets some love in gs...which he probably won't until they deal brandon wright!...
  5. jaytx80
    5. Posted by jaytx80 Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    Chris R. u r loser;
    Mickael Pietrus should goto Mavs!
  6. Corey J
    6. Posted by Corey J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Lol!!
  7. thomas d
    7. Posted by thomas d Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:07 pm EDT

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    I don't really see this trade helping either team. I think it's the product of some sports reporter playing fantasy basketball while drinking intoxicating beverages.
  8. Zorro
    8. Posted by Zorro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Man, these fools can't do nothin to help the Raptors. They need a guy that can do it all and spark their team. There's only one guy available that can do that job. His name is...
    SMUSH PARKER.
    SMUSH can run, jump, pass, shoot, dunk, drive, spin, steal, block, pick, and roll wit it. He's the best playa in the NBA and ain't nobody can stand up to his mad skillz. He can be had for cheap 'cuz The Man in Miami be holdin him down, not lettin him play so they can get the Numba One Pick in the Draft. Plus, if you get SMUSH, you also get the SMUSHCALADE as well as his loyal followers: the SMUSH-ITES aka Members of the INSANE SMUSH POSSE.
    YOU BETTA RECOGNIZE!!!
  9. CAPTAIN JACK for 3!!!
    9. Posted by CAPTAIN JACK for 3!!! Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    joey graham? i only know of this guy because he is in the starting lineup for the raps in 2k8 but this deal is not worth it for the warriors, yeah pietrus has not been playing well but that boy has a chance of shining in the east. Captain Jack has been taking a lot of the minutes at SF. He's an exciting player as long as he's happy with the minutes he's getting. He played great at the end of last yr's run, we need him to start playing like that again. Maybe he will after yesterday's WIN against Boston, Great game
  10. CAPTAIN JACK for 3!!!
    10. Posted by CAPTAIN JACK for 3!!! Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    JJ Redick and Carlos Arroyo would be a Better trade,
  11. BIGTY!!!
    11. Posted by BIGTY!!! Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:07 pm EDT

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    Everyone says we need Dixon with Ford as a ? but Meh if you move Delfino to spell Calderon like he's been doing, and kapono to spell parker then bringing in a guy like Pietrus to back up Moon, or even start over him would be nice...that being said could the raps sign him t an affordable contract at season's end? I see this as not happening...but it'd be nice if it did
  12. Corey J
    12. Posted by Corey J Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Welcome back zorro!! rumors willnot be the same with out you zorro!!!
  13. Crazy MoFo
    13. Posted by Crazy MoFo Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:56 pm EDT

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    I really wish the Warriors would find a way to grab Ben Wallace instead. That's a guy who could help us. I fail to see how Dixon & Graham really help us unless they have expiring contracts.
  14. Zorro
    14. Posted by Zorro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Thanx Corey J, but I think I'm only gonna be back for about an hour haha so enjoy them while they last!
    TEAM BOOM THO FAN CLUB
    POPULATION:
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    YOU BETTA RECOGNIZE!!!
  15. Zorro
    15. Posted by Zorro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT

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    Thanx Corey J, but I think I'm only gonna be back for about an hour haha so enjoy them while they last!
    TEAM BOOM THO FAN CLUB
    POPULATION:
    33
    YOU BETTA RECOGNIZE!!!
  16. James B
    16. Posted by James B Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    The warroirs should not trade Pietrus!! warroirs are #1 !!
  17. chris
    17. Posted by chris Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:07 pm EDT

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    do it do it make tha trade final
  18. Freddy D
    18. Posted by Freddy D Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:43 pm EDT

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    why the warriors trade a atheltic bruce bowen for two "NBDL level" players?
  19. arejay
    19. Posted by arejay Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:57 pm EDT

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    graham and dixon are nobodies, and as much as pietrus struggles here with the dubs, or thinks he's starter material (who knows, maybe he'll impress if a team gives him that chance), he's a greater asset to the warriors than graham or dixon ever could be.
  20. Aaron Yip
    20. Posted by Aaron Yip Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    What the Warriors need from the Raps is a 2nd round pick. yeah, yeah, a 1st rounder would be great and all, but we all know how good we are at scouting 2nd rounders! ie Gilbert, Monta. so after we get dixon (who is a decent scorer who will sit on our bench) and Graham (who has skills and probably would get more PT than Wright), we would also want a 2nd round pick. hell, we'll throw in croshere too.
  21. Aaron Yip
    21. Posted by Aaron Yip Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    I'm just tired of Pietrus complaining about his role on the team. if he didn't hack as much he'd get more pt. he does have good off the ball defensive skills and shows spurts of offensive ability, but he's got bad chemistry with the rest of the team. you can watch him out there trying to do his own thing and not helping the flow of the warriors!
  22. Blake
    22. Posted by Blake Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:09 pm EDT

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    Trade him for a big man. If Golden State wants to make the playoffs this year and compete, they need another big, and I'm sorry, but Chris Webber is not the answer after all the injures that he has sustained. Either try trading him to Milwaukee for Charlie Villanueva, Portland for Channing Frye or Travis Outlaw, Seattle for Chris Wilcox, or even at the very least Chicago for Joe Smith.
  23. St. Copius de Bronze Trophies...
    23. Posted by St. Copius de Bronze Trophies... Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:45 pm EDT

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    "Meanwhile" to what?
  24. NormanD
    24. Posted by NormanD Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:49 pm EDT

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    I agree with trading for a big man who can defend. Pietrus is an defender many teams are looking for, and can also finish at the rim.
    Please don't trade him to the Raptors for the said players. He is way better and has a lot of upside. What he needs is playing time. No matter who he is traded for, that person will probably not play a lot anyway.
    I'd say go for Moon! =D
  25. metsfan72294
    25. Posted by metsfan72294 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:16 pm EDT

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    tht is a fair trade

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