In a strange move, John Salmons cancelled a sign-and-trade that would have sent him to the Toronto Raptors.
“Upon reviewing the basketball situation in Toronto, John decided it’s not the best fit for him,” Salmons’ agent, Joel Bell, said a statement released Friday. “In a very stressful and tough decision, he decided he could not accept the opportunity to play for the Raptors, even though he was excited about the prospect of being in Toronto.”
Huh?
I love it when agents say something but say nothing at the same time. What happened here? It appeared that Salmons would have had the opportunity to start at guard for a team that should be on the rise, with new GM Bryan Colangelo leading the way. Instead, he’s without a contract for next season after turning down an offer from the Suns and having his qualifying offer by the Sixers rescinded earlier in the week. He would be a valuable addition to any team in need of a complimentary swingman. He proved he was able to pick up his play, scoring well in games that Allen Iverson missed due to injury.
