UPDATE: It’’s official: http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/evanspr_060909.html
The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly landed three-point sharpshooter Jason Kapono from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Reggie Evans. Andre Iguodala hinted at the deal on Twitter less than an hour ago and the Globe and Mail out of Toronto is now reporting it as well.
As Brian over at Depressed Fan notes, the deal works from a financial standpoint and certainly fills the gaping hole the Sixers have for a long-range sniper. Jason Kapono is a Kyle Korver type player but with a more consistent shot. He has made a living knocking down shots from the perimeter and would be a very solid addition to the Sixers roster.
If this rumor turns out to hold water, Ed Stefanski is done an excellent job at addressing the biggest weakness on this roster. Having Kapono on the floor will do more than add a three-point threat to the team. It will open up the floor and provide room for Elton Brand on the block and for slashers like Thaddeus Young and Iguodala to get to the rim.
Good move for the Sixers. I will let you know as soon as I see an official announcement.
The Sixers just confirmed on Sixers.com. Great move.
Thanks Brian, I saw that but the Sixers link doesn”t seem to be working at the moment so I had to link it to the Raptors site. I agree, very solid move.
Good move by the Sixers. Anytime you can get one of the best three point shooters in the history of the NBA for an expendable player like Reggie Evans, you gotta do it. Even if said player makes 6 million. This team needs shooting, they got one now, so let’’s see what else happens.
Agreed Darryl. Kapono has his weaknesses–namely defense but it was a move they had to make. As I mentioned above, I think his addition will have more of an effect on the offense than just simply adding a three-point threat. His presence on the floor will allow for better floor spacing and more room for Thad, Elton and Iggy to do their thing around the basket.
Thanks for the link by the way, much appreciated!