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The trade that transformed the Toronto Raptors

When the Raptors sent Rudy Gay and his salary to Sacramento, they turned themselves into contenders.

Sacramento forward Rudy Gay, right, was the key player in a Kings-Raptors blockbuster deal three years ago that helped turn Toronto into one of the top teams in the East.

SACRAMENTO, CALIF.—For a salary dump, it worked out wonderfully.

The Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings met here Sunday as teams continuing to trend in different directions, the Raptors trying to repeat as Eastern Conference finalists at least, the Kings toying with the idea of roster shake-ups as they attempt to become relevant in the Western Conference.