Can the Toronto Raptors Rebound?

After a horrendous seven-game losing streak, the Raptors have bounced back and have won two convincing games against the Chicago Bulls and the Sacramento Kings.

Jose Calderon has been a big factor in this short streak, posting up 16 points and eight assists against the Kings, and 23 points and 10 assists against the Bulls.

When healthy, the Raptors have a playoff-caliber team. With Andrea Bargnani scoring over 15 points in 16 consecutive games and averaging 22 points a game as a starter, he is starting to play like the player the Raptors drafted.

Chris Bosh is an All-Star and a team leader, in addition to being the anchor of his team. Bosh could start on any team in the NBA, without a doubt. 

However, the weaker part of the lineup is the SG-SF spot. Anthony Parker is an average player and he is especially good in the clutch, though the Raptors cannot seem to fill the three position.

The Raptors are currently rotating Jamario Moon, who is more of a Harlem Globetrotter than an NBA player, Jason Kapono, who has a great shot but is weak on defense, and Joey Graham, who is still developing his skills, in the small forward spot.

The answer? Trade Jermaine O'Neal for Shawn Marion. This trade has been in the rumor mill for a while now, and it would provide the starter the team is looking for.

Marion would fit well into the three, and the only thing the Raptors would lose is some depth in the big men category. He is an above-average shooter with the potential to drive to the lane.

The Raptors might have to throw in a draft pick, but it would be worth it.

Look for the Raptors to slowly but surely climb back into the playoff hunt.