So much for the theory that Michael (Yogi) Stewart's onerous contract makes him virtually untradeable.

According to sources, Stewart was part of a potential blockbuster involving the Phoenix Suns that would have landed Penny Hardaway and Rodney Rogers in Toronto.

Besides Stewart, whose $24-million US deal runs through the 2004-05 season, the Raptors were prepared to trade Jerome Williams, Eric Montross and Chris Childs.