Toronto trades Barbosa to Indiana; waives Anthony Carter

[benji]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/76909 ... ana-pacers

The Indiana Pacers have added veteran guard Leandro Barbosa to their already deep roster in hopes of what will be an extended playoff run.

The Pacers said Thursday that they had acquired Barbosa from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a second-round draft pick and cash considerations.
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"It's great to have Leandro join our team," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "He gives us added depth and scoring off the bench and will help us as we make our run to the playoffs."

It was a tough move for the Raptors to make.

"This is another move being made with the future in mind," Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said in a statement. "It's difficult to let a player like Leandro go, but this trade further underscores our plan of maximizing salary cap flexibility, acquiring assets and developing our young players."
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The Raptors also waived Anthony Carter. The 36-year-old point guard played in 24 games this season, averaging two points per game as a reserve.

[NovU]

I don't think this necessarily helps the Pacers. They will have a log jam at backcourt with George Hill, Paul Geroge, and Darren Collison. Adding a washed up Barbosa won't help that much.

[benji]

Yes, because having too much depth makes you worse.

[The X]

I don't think this necessarily helps the Pacers. They will have a log jam at backcourt with George Hill, Paul Geroge, and Darren Collison. Adding a washed up Barbosa won't help that much.

Could make the difference & help them win a playoff game, which could be the difference in the series.

[shadowgrin]

Miami fans don't know bench depth if LeBron told it straight to their face.

[NovU]

We'll see. I see it more as a log jam at backcourt though especially considering Barbosa's last few years stats.

[benji]

Please describe exactly how it is a log jam.

[NovU]

I guess not if you consider Barbosa strictly to SG off the bench.

[Andrew]

Good pickup for the Pacers. It doesn't do a whole lot for the Raptors in the short term and Barbosa's contract was coming off the books at the end of the year anyway, but perhaps they can put that second round pick to good use.