So that's what he meant to us.'' Yahoo Sports first reported the trade. He was bringing the ball down the floor, breaking pressure. That was a different role for him to do that. ''We were using him in a drag situation, a pick-and-roll situation because he could see over the defense, and he was growing into that role and he was doing a better job. He's an athletic, dynamic wing player, he gets to the basket at will and can shoot the ball and handle the ball,'' Casey said. Raptors coach Dwane Casey couldn't specifically talk before the game about the trade because it was not official yet, but he praised Gay's contributions to the team. All three players involved in the trade for the Raptors were not in uniform against the Lakers. Toronto was playing at the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. The Kings also will acquire Aaron Gray and Quincy Acy. The Raptors will receive Greivis Vasquez, Patrick Patterson, John Salmons and Chuck Hayes.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade is still pending NBA approval, said the deal is expected to be official Monday after players pass physicals. The Kings have reached an agreement to acquire forward Rudy Gay from Toronto in a multiplayer trade, a person familiar with the deal said Sunday night. The Sacramento Kings are making another major move under new owner Vivek Ranadive in hopes of turning around the franchise's struggles.