The Portland Trail Blazers acquired guard/forward James Jones and the draft rights to guard Rudy Fernandez, whom Phoenix selected with the No. 24 pick, in exchange for cash considerations, it was announced Wednesday by the Blazers.
This deal's been unofficial since draft day, but Jones can officially call himself a Blazer now. Jones averaged 6.4 points and 2.3 rebounds with a .368 shooting percentage from 3-point land in 2006-07, his second season with the Suns. "We are thrilled to have a long-range shooter and a young man with very high character in James Jones," said GM Kevin Pritchard. "And Rudy Fernandez is a tremendous prospect who has excelled at the highest levels of international basketball." Fernandez may stay in Europe for the upcoming season. Jul. 11 - 3:42 pm et
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