Stein: Raptors looking to sign Pietrius?

[Axel]

Pietrus would have been a good signing a few years ago when the Raps were rumoured to be interested, but at this point I'd rather see Ross get the bulk of the minutes with McGuire playing the back-up role until AA is back healthy. Even some big lineups with a trio of Davis, Jonas, Amir and Bargs would pose match-up problems (would likely have to play some zone D though).

[Fuchan]

This is the answer.

I wish they would play some more T Ross, I just don't see it happening. I saw a Casey interview from yesterday and he said Ross will have to play more time with the injuries we have. Hope he does play over Mcguire, we should feed him as much playing time as possible

[mcHAPPY]

Last season
PER: 8.58
3 point %: 33%
FG: 38%
FT: 65%

FG attempts: 270
3 point attempts: 182

He loves shooting 3's but can't even do it efficiently. Look at his playoff numbers with the Celtics. Absolutely dreadful.

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nba/playe...RgU6?year=2011

Just give the playing time to Ross who is better than Pietrus (thats how bad he is). This signing makes no sense at all.

This is the answer.

[BD12]

Last season
PER: 8.58
3 point %: 33%
FG: 38%
FT: 65%

FG attempts: 270
3 point attempts: 182

He loves shooting 3's but can't even do it efficiently. Look at his playoff numbers with the Celtics. Absolutely dreadful.

http://ca.sports.yahoo.com/nba/playe...RgU6?year=2011

Just give the playing time to Ross who is better than Pietrus (thats how bad he is). Do not sign!

[mcHAPPY]

I agree, I'd be happy with this. Can shoot and play D. I know BC is hesitant to do this because he has 15 guaranteed contracts, but could he not send Acy down to the DLeague to open up a spot?

No. Acy would remain a used roster spot.

He'd have to cut someone with McGuire being most likely.

[phillythekid]

I agree, I'd be happy with this. Can shoot and play D. I know BC is hesitant to do this because he has 15 guaranteed contracts, but could he not send Acy down to the DLeague to open up a spot?

[Fuchan]

Just saw on hoopshype that the raps may try and sign Pietrius. I think its a great idea with fields out for possibly 2 months. Pietrius can hold the fort down at SF, something we desperately need.

Mod Edit - Source is Stein:

Injury-ravaged Raptors, I'm told, have pondered making fresh run at Mickael Pietrus but, w/15 guaranteed deals, lean toward staying course

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/st...04013089030145