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kg_veteran · 11-29-2003, 06:03 PM

Report: Bulls send F Rose to Raptors in six-player deal

November 29, 2003
CHICAGO (Ticker) - The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors reportedly have completed a six-player trade that sends Jalen Rose to Canada.

Late Saturday afternoon, ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago reported that the Bulls sent Rose and forwards Donyell Marshall and Lonny Baxter to the Raptors for forwards Antonio Davis, Jerome Williams and Chris Jefferies.

Neither side has confirmed the deal. It had been reported for more than a week that Rose would be traded to Toronto.

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Rose would give the Raptors a formidable 1-2 scoring punch, alongside Vince Carter, who is fourth in the NBA at 23.8 points per game but has received little help. Only one other Raptor - rookie Chris Bosh - is in double figures.

A go-to guy over the past four seasons, Rose is averaging only 13.4 points per game, 6.7 below his career-best total with Chicago in 2002-03. The 6-8 swingman has chipped in 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists - second on the team - per contest.

Rose established himself as a premier player in the league during the 2000 playoffs with Indiana, when he averaged 20.8 points per game. Coming into the season, his career average was 14.4 points per contest for Denver, Indiana and Chicago.

The 6-9 Marshall had developed into a solid contributor before slumping to 8.7 points per game this season, 5.7 off his number from 2002-03. The 30-year-old also grabbed 6.2 rebounds per contest and led the team with 20 blocks.

Baxter is in only his second NBA season. The 6-8, 260-pounder was averaging 4.3 points and 2.5 boards.

Toronto is off to an 8-7 start.

The Bulls are looking to further shake up a team that has lost seven straight games and is off to a 4-12 start. On Monday, they fired coach Bill Cartwright and replaced him Friday with Scott Skiles.

While Rose is probably the best player in the deal, the Bulls would get a pair of bruising, hard-working, veteran forwards in Davis and Williams, which could complement a roster that has seven players born in the 1980s.

Chicago is just 14th in the NBA in rebounding and second-to-last in defense, allowing 101.1 points per game. Davis and Williams should help in both areas, particularly on the interior.

A former All-Star, the 6-9 Davis has averaged 8.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season. The 35-year-old entered the year with career averages of 10.8 points and nearly 8.0 boards for Indiana and Toronto.

The 6-9 Williams, nicknamed "Junkyard Dog" for his aggressive, hustling style, was averaging 5.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest while leading the team with 19 steals.

A reserve for the better part of his career, Williams began the season with career averages of 7.0 points and just under 7.0 rebounds per contest.

In his second season out of Fresno State, the 6-8 Jefferies had played only eight minutes this season and was on the injured list as of Saturday. He averaged 3.9 points per game as a rookie.

11-29-2003, 06:03 PM	#6
kg_veteran Old School Balla Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 13,097	RE:Bulls & Raptors Trade Final Report: Bulls send F Rose to Raptors in six-player deal November 29, 2003 CHICAGO (Ticker) - The Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors reportedly have completed a six-player trade that sends Jalen Rose to Canada. Late Saturday afternoon, ESPN Radio 1000 in Chicago reported that the Bulls sent Rose and forwards Donyell Marshall and Lonny Baxter to the Raptors for forwards Antonio Davis, Jerome Williams and Chris Jefferies. Neither side has confirmed the deal. It had been reported for more than a week that Rose would be traded to Toronto. ADVERTISEMENT Rose would give the Raptors a formidable 1-2 scoring punch, alongside Vince Carter, who is fourth in the NBA at 23.8 points per game but has received little help. Only one other Raptor - rookie Chris Bosh - is in double figures. A go-to guy over the past four seasons, Rose is averaging only 13.4 points per game, 6.7 below his career-best total with Chicago in 2002-03. The 6-8 swingman has chipped in 4.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists - second on the team - per contest. Rose established himself as a premier player in the league during the 2000 playoffs with Indiana, when he averaged 20.8 points per game. Coming into the season, his career average was 14.4 points per contest for Denver, Indiana and Chicago. The 6-9 Marshall had developed into a solid contributor before slumping to 8.7 points per game this season, 5.7 off his number from 2002-03. The 30-year-old also grabbed 6.2 rebounds per contest and led the team with 20 blocks. Baxter is in only his second NBA season. The 6-8, 260-pounder was averaging 4.3 points and 2.5 boards. Toronto is off to an 8-7 start. The Bulls are looking to further shake up a team that has lost seven straight games and is off to a 4-12 start. On Monday, they fired coach Bill Cartwright and replaced him Friday with Scott Skiles. While Rose is probably the best player in the deal, the Bulls would get a pair of bruising, hard-working, veteran forwards in Davis and Williams, which could complement a roster that has seven players born in the 1980s. Chicago is just 14th in the NBA in rebounding and second-to-last in defense, allowing 101.1 points per game. Davis and Williams should help in both areas, particularly on the interior. A former All-Star, the 6-9 Davis has averaged 8.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game this season. The 35-year-old entered the year with career averages of 10.8 points and nearly 8.0 boards for Indiana and Toronto. The 6-9 Williams, nicknamed "Junkyard Dog" for his aggressive, hustling style, was averaging 5.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per contest while leading the team with 19 steals. A reserve for the better part of his career, Williams began the season with career averages of 7.0 points and just under 7.0 rebounds per contest. In his second season out of Fresno State, the 6-8 Jefferies had played only eight minutes this season and was on the injured list as of Saturday. He averaged 3.9 points per game as a rookie. __________________ The Official KG Twitter Feed