ompiled by Raptors Media Relations February 19, 2004.The NBA trade deadline occurs on the 17th Thursday of the season. The deadline this season is Thursday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. Here is a look at the Raptors history of trade deadline deals. (Trade deadline in italics):
2003: None. Trade deadline was February 17
2002: None. Trade deadline was February 21.
February 22, 2001: acquired guard Chris Childs along with a 2001 first-round draft pick (acquired by the New York Knicks on September 20 from Seattle) from the New York Knicks in exchange for guards Mark Jackson and Muggsy Bogues. February 22, 2001: acquired forward Jerome Williams and centre Eric Montross from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for forwards Corliss Williamson, Tyrone Corbin, Kornel David, and Orlando’s future first-round draft pick (acquired by the Raptors on August 3). February 9, 2000: acquired forward Danny Fortson from the Boston Celtics for guard Alvin Williams and forward Sean Marks. That trade was rescinded two days later when Williams failed a Celtics physical. Trade deadline was February 24. 1999: None. Trade deadline was March 11 due to the abbreviated season as a result of the lockout.
February 18, 1998: acquired guards Chauncey Billups and Dee Brown, and forwards John Thomas and Roy Rogers from the Boston Celtics for guard Kenny Anderson, forward Popeye Jones and centre Zan Tabak. Trade deadline was February 19. February 13, 1998: acquired guards Kenny Anderson and Alvin Williams, and forward Gary Trent, two first-round draft picks, one second-round draft pick and cash from the Portland Trail Blazers for guard Damon Stoudamire, and forwards Walt Williams and Carlos Rogers. Trade deadline was February 19. February 20 1997: acquired guard Shawn Respert from the Milwaukee Bucks for centre Acie Earl. February 22, 1996: acquired centre Sharone Wright from the Philadelphia 76ers for forwards Ed Pinckney and Tony Massenburg, and a conditional draft choice. February 18, 1996: acquired guard Doug Christie, forward/centre Herb Williams and cash from the New York Knicks for guard Willie Anderson and centre Victor Alexander. Trade deadline was February 22.