THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have acquired seven-foot-two centre Alexis Ajinca, a future second-round draft pick and cash considerations from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for the draft rights to forward Giorgos Printezis.
Toronto also reacquired the second-round selection they sent to Dallas in June for the draft rights to Solomon Alabi.
Having cleared out a roster spot, the Mavericks announced the signing of free agent Peja Stojakovic who was bought out by Toronto last Thursday.
Acquired from New Orleans in November, the former all-star played just two games for the Raptors before being sidelined with a knee injury.
Ajinca, 22, averaged 2.9 points, 1.7 rebounds and 7.5 minutes in 10 games with the Mavericks. He was acquired from Charlotte on July 13, 2010.
The Bobcats drafted Ajinca in the first round, 20th overall, in 2008.
Ajinca played two seasons in his native France before joining Charlotte.
The Raptors acquired the rights to Printezis (selected 58th overall) in the 2007 draft from San Antonio for a future second-round pick.
Ajinca is scheduled to join the Raptors for Wednesday’s game against Philadelphia.
Also Monday, the Raptors signed guard Sundiata Gaines to a second 10-day contract.
