Toronto Raptors' Rasho Nesterovic (12) battles Brendan Haywood of the Washington Wizards for position under the Raptors' basket during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Washington March 30, 2007. REUTERS/Joe Giza (UNITED STATES)Reuters
The Toronto Raptors have added much needed depth to their front court. According to league sources the Raptors have signed centre Rasho Nesterovic to a one-year deal for approximately $1.9-million (US).
It will be the big Slovenian's third season with the Raptors. He played in Toronto in 2006-07 and 2007-08 before being traded to Indiana last summer as part of the multi-player trade that brought the Raptors Jermaine O'Neal. Nesterovic, 33, averaged 6.8 points and 3.4 rebounds for the Pacers last season, playing in 70 games and making 19 starts while shooting 51.3 per cent from the floor.