Toronto Raptors Interested In Josh Howard?

The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 01/07/09

According to HOOPSWORLD.com, the Toronto Raptors and the Dallas Mavericks could be working on a deal that would send Josh Howard along with DeSagana Diop and Antoine Wright to the Raptors in exchange for Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker.

Trade Breakdown

Toronto Raptors

This trade would really help the Toronto Raptors improve both offensively and defensively. Josh Howard is a very talented player with experience in the playoffs. He has the ability to drive the ball to the hoop at any given time and can shoot the ball from almost anywhere on the court.

Defensively, Josh Howard would be able to guard the elite players in the Eastern Conference (Paul Pierce, Dwyane Wade, Joe Johnson, LeBron James, and Rashard Lewis), giving the Raptors a great shot at making the playoffs. Diop is also an excellent defender and would get decent minutes behind Jermaine O’Neal.

Dallas Mavericks

The Raptors would be giving up yet another first-round draft pick in a trade. The Mavericks would acquire a first round draft pick in the 06-07 draft, Andrea Bargnani. Bargnani has potential to form into an outstanding player and making the switch to a different team could be his chance to show that. Dallas would also bring in five-year-man Anthony Parker, who can do a little bit of everything on the court when given time to play.

Who get’s the better deal?