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Marion traded from Heat to Raptors

TORONTO, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Center Jermaine O'Neal and forward Jamario Moon were traded from Toronto to Miami Friday in exchange for forward Shawn Marion and guard Marcus Banks.

Miami will also send Toronto an undisclosed amount of cash and the Heat will receive a conditional draft choice.

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Marion became part of a trade for the second time in as many years. He was dealt to Miami last February in the trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to Phoenix.

Jermaine O'Neal was traded last summer to Toronto from Indiana, where he spent eight seasons.

"This is a win-win for both Toronto and Miami," said Toronto General Manager Bryan Colangelo.

Marion is in the final year of his contract. His 12 points a game this season represent his lowest average since his rookie season of 1999-2000.

Jermaine O'Neal is averaging 13.5 points and seven rebounds this season. He has played 766 NBA games, averaging 14.3 points per contest.

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