Post by CandyKANE on Dec 28, 2002 23:50:48 GMT -5
ATLANTA (CNNSI.com) -- The Toronto Raptors are in discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers about a trade that would send Vince Carter to Cleveland for Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Darius Miles, according to Saturday's Toronto Sun.
According to the report, the Raptors have grown frustrated with Carter's work ethic in rehabbing from knee injuries over the past year and his lethargy in practices. Carter reportedly is unhappy in Toronto and would welcome the change of scenery.
In Cleveland, he would provide a draw at the gate for a last-place team that has had trouble attracting fans.
Ilgauskas would fill the Raptors' current void at the center position, while Miles would provide a dose of athleticism for their weak bench.
Carter has played in only 10 games this season, and last year the Raptors made the playoffs with a 13-game winning streak after he went out for the season with a knee inury. However, he remains immensely popular, leading all players in the Eastern Conference in All-Star balloting despite his prolonged absence.
According to the report, the Raptors have grown frustrated with Carter's work ethic in rehabbing from knee injuries over the past year and his lethargy in practices. Carter reportedly is unhappy in Toronto and would welcome the change of scenery.
In Cleveland, he would provide a draw at the gate for a last-place team that has had trouble attracting fans.
Ilgauskas would fill the Raptors' current void at the center position, while Miles would provide a dose of athleticism for their weak bench.
Carter has played in only 10 games this season, and last year the Raptors made the playoffs with a 13-game winning streak after he went out for the season with a knee inury. However, he remains immensely popular, leading all players in the Eastern Conference in All-Star balloting despite his prolonged absence.