Raptors trade Jermaine O'Neal, J.Moon to Heat for Shawn Marion, M.Banks

[ZeN]

Originally Posted by RaininThrees

I'm pretty sure this "rumor" was started by the OP, so THIS is the link...

[MrEncinas]

Originally Posted by 305Baller

I think the main question holding up this move is the question of ONeal's health.

...or the validity of the rumor at all. Do you have a source for this "rumor"?

[vinsane01]

Most likely not real. But if it is, this will be great for the raps. Andrea has been great on the offensive end and plays decent defense at the center position as of late. What he lacks is rebounding production which marion will definitely compensate. Marion is also an upgrade defensively at the SF position, also expect additional fast break points for toronto if ever he comes.

For miami, well they have beasley so losing marion will not hurt them, plus they need a good center since haslem is a natural PF.

[SESSEL15]

This seems more of trade proposal than a trade rumour.

[305Baller]

Originally Posted by SESSEL15

This seems more of trade proposal than a trade rumour.

Justice has been served.

[305Baller]

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/br...ry/858654.html

The NEWS™

[IllegalD]

Just saw this on ESPN:

Heat Trade Shawn "Matrix" Marion and Marcus Banks to Raptors for Jermain O'Neal and Jamario Moon

[gencbiba]

haha both you and John Dough created the same thread at the same time... I foresee a better Toronto team!

[Kebab Stall]

Considering two threads were made at the exact same time, I guess we can say that this deal is legit?

[Stacey King]

For the short term, IF Jermaine O'Neal is healthy, this trade could really help out the Heat. Beasley's been playing great lately, so trading Marion will allow Beasley to get way more minutes. Chalmers, Wade, Beasley, Haslem and JO is pretty solid (although the bench is still pretty weak). If JO gets hurt again, they could be screwed. But if he's healthy, this is a nice move.

[n00bie]

no info on the raptors site about this trade.

not after Marion's game-winner!

JO sucks

[francesco totti]

Its on the Miami heat forum as well, we can believe it

[niko]

Originally Posted by Stacey King

For the short term, IF Jermaine O'Neal is healthy, this trade could really help out the Heat. Beasley's been playing great lately, so trading Marion will allow Beasley to get way more minutes. Chalmers, Wade, Beasley, Haslem and JO is pretty solid (although the bench is still pretty weak). UNTIL JO gets hurt again this is a good move..

FIXED

[bonez26]

Good it's finally done! Now the Raps can move forward trying to rebuild into the offseason with some cash. JO move didn't work out but can say he is a pro and represented himself professionally at all times during his stay. Good luck JO welcome Matrix!