The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday they have acquired forward Michael Curry from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for guard Lindsey Hunter.

?Michael is a solid veteran who is known for his defensive ability,? said Senior Vice-President and General Manager Glen Grunwald. ?(Head Coach) Kevin (O?Neill) coached Michael the past two seasons in Detroit and highly recommended him to us.?

Curry, 6-foot-5, 210 pounds, is a nine-year NBA veteran who has seen action in 579 regular-season games, averaging 4.8 points and 1.6 rebounds. He has also appeared in 36 postseason contests.

Curry averaged 3.0 points, 1.6 assists and 19.9 minutes in 78 contests last season. He ranked tied for fourth among league leaders for fewest turnovers (0.55). He tallied a season-best 11 points versus Miami and Orlando. The past two seasons as a starter with the Pistons he helped lead them to back-to-back 50-win seasons and consecutive Central Division championships.