http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=1926133

 

Vince Carter might finally get his wish: a ticket out of Toronto.

 

The Raptors and Trail Blazers are discussing a blockbuster seven-player trade that would send Carter to Portland, ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has learned.

 

In exchange for Carter, Jalen Rose and two other unnamed players, Toronto would receive forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim, center Vladimir Stepania and guard Derek Anderson from Portland. Toronto proposed the multiplayer deal, Smith reports.

 

Carter asked during the summer to be traded but the Raptors had hoped the All-Star guard would change his mind. Toronto hasn't made the playoffs the past two seasons, and Sam Mitchell will be Carter's third coach in three years.

 

Carter told the Toronto Star in the offseason that "It's time for the truth: I want to be traded." Carter also said in a letter to fans posted on his Web site that he's not eager to wait while the team rebuilds.

 

"My frustration comes from the fact that we have not been able to create an equation to win ballgames," Carter wrote. "I am at the point in my career where I do not have time to wait two to four years for a team to mature."

 

Carter has four years remaining on his contract and remains one of the NBA's most popular players because of his highlight-reel dunks. But knee injuries have caused him to lose some of his explosiveness.

Shareef Abdur-Rahim has been traded alot the last 2 years. His one of the best underrated players in the NBA right now, IMO.

VC and J Rose to the Jailblazers...they're bound to find trouble. Going to Portland won't solve the problem since it's the west.

Reef was an underrated player when he was with the Griz.. he's still a good player but he's not the same player he was with Vancouver, imo.