Keon Clark in Toronto? While the financial matters that led to Clark?s departure and the comments he?s made about Raptors star Vince Carter may have rubbed Raptor fans the wrong way, Frank Zicarelli of the Toronto Sun writes that the Raptors are very much interested in bringing him back.

Clark never wanted to leave Toronto, but the team?s financial woes forced him to take a more lucrative offer from the Sacremento Kings. And while his comments questioning Vince Carter?s toughness could pose a problem, the Raptors don?t feel a rift between the two should prevent them from trying to reacquire the 6-11 forward.

In order for Toronto to get Clark, they will have to free up some salary. According to Zicarelli, Morris Peterson and Lindsey Hunter appear to be the most likely candidates to be dumped.

Peterson is eligible for a contract extension this summer, and based on the numbers that are floating around, the Raptors won?t be able to afford him. Hunter has not fit in with the Raptors this season and remains inactive with a sore back.

Clark would help strengthen the Raptors weak frontcourt and act as the perfect compliment to Antonio Davis up front. He has many supporters in the Toronto locker room and front office and he remains a fan favorite.

Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports that with players coming back from injury, the Raptors bench will start getting crowded soon. In an attempt to adjust, GM Glen Grunwald has been busy working the phones looking for a trade.

Smith reports that sources close to the team said that Grunwald has approached Portland with a blockbuster offer for Rasheed Wallace, only to be turned away.

With trades in the NBA based on contracts more than talent, it's anyone's guess what Grunwald can accomplish before the trade deadline. On thing he's looking for is a young, aggressive centre, someone who can run the floor, block shots consistently and show an occasional offensive game.