"When Bryan Colangelo wants a player, he often gets him, even if it's a few years later.

He strongly considered signing Mickael Pietrus back in July of 2007 before instead opting for Jason Kapono and is finally about to get his man.

Pietrus will be traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Raptors upon completion of a physical — in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick — likely protected 31-50 — that probably will never be conveyed.

Pietrus, an athletic 29-year-old swingman is owed $5.3 million U.S. in the final year of his deal and will bring Toronto some much-needed depth at small forward.

A fully healthy Pietrus — he missed the final 12 games of the 2010-11 season — could usurp James Johnson as the starter since he is a better three-point shooter and defender.

The Raptors do the Suns a favour (giving them a better chance at retaining Grant Hill, which they did) and get a player Colangelo has always admired.

The native of Guadeloupe, France was the 11th overall selection of the 2003 draft by the Golden State Warriors and has averaged 8.5 points per game in 21.4 minutes."