The Raptors have expanded the search for the final piece of their backcourt puzzle.

While still looking at veteran free-agent Anthony Peeler, they have also expressed interest in a couple of other potential acquisitions.

One of the names being bounced around the Air Canada Centre last night was Rick Brunson, a former Chicago Bull who is a free agent.

With the Raptors expected to waive or buy out the final year of Lindsey Hunter's contract long before training camp begins, they will have an opening for a guard. Alvin Williams and Milt Palacio are the two players capable of playing point guard regularly and both can move over to play shooting guard, as well.

However, general manager Glen Grunwald knows he needs another player to fill out the roster and he's got a roster spot available.

Among the other combo guards and point guards on the market are Jon Barry, formerly of the Detroit Pistons, and Voshon Lenard, who spent last season with Toronto.

One player who apparently isn't on the Raptor radar at the moment is Shammond Williams, the former Denver Nugget who was in town to play in Vince Carter's all-star game last night.