<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Each time Jose Calderon opens his mouth or uses his personal website as a platform to vent, he inadvertently is fuelling a controversy that is headed for one ugly climax. Most NBA observers figured the Raptors' chances of keeping both Calderon and T.J. Ford were minimal at best. As the team's off-season continues, the chances grow even slimmer, the possibility of a trade more likely as the chasm between Ford and Calderon widens. At this point, all Calderon can do is wait until July 1, when NBA free agency kicks in. In his case, Calderon becomes a restricted free agent and the Raptors have steadfastly stated they will match any offer.</div> <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>People have been clamouring for a player such as Corey Maggette of the Los Angeles Clippers, an athletic wing who is capable of averaging 20 a night and attacking the rim. The Clippers can use a point guard and Calderon's family probably wouldn't object to southern California's warm climate. It's just one of many possibilities to ponder as July 1 approaches and as the Raptors try to solve their mess at the point position.</div> http://www.torontosun.com/Sports/Basketbal...584746-sun.html
Oh Toronto Sun, when will you stop publishing such garbage? There certainly shouldn't be any backlash against Jose speaking his mind. The man put up with a lot of crap in terms of his minutes and role and didn't make a fuss at all. He has every right to voice his opinion now that he's a free agent.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Gotrunks226 @ May 16 2008, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Ford and Rasho for Melo and Camby type deal!</div> Highway robbery, but I like your enthusiasm! I think TJ's a good point guard. I don't mind having him or Jose as our guy as long as we get something good for whoever we're getting rid of. Maggette is injury prone. I'd hate to make a "big deal" then have him sit out 80 games over the next three seasons.
I honestly am split down the middle on whom the Raptors should trade, T.J Ford or Jose Calderon. IMO I think Calderon is a better fit for the Raptors and more valuable to this roster then Ford is but if Calderon could net us much more then TJ Ford can than I could live with that decision but I just hope it is not Cory Maggette. I sometimes browse the realGM forums but am not a member and I honestly dont understand what everyone's fascination is with Maggette, he had a good year this past season but he'll probably keep sitting out large portions of the season on the IL. Im not really fond of Maggette and would dislike to give up Calderon for him, I would much rather prefer someone like Marvin Williams, Josh Smith, Luol Deng.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (MosDefinitely @ May 18 2008, 02:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I honestly am split down the middle on whom the Raptors should trade, T.J Ford or Jose Calderon. IMO I think Calderon is a better fit for the Raptors and more valuable to this roster then Ford is but if Calderon could net us much more then TJ Ford can than I could live with that decision but I just hope it is not Cory Maggette. I sometimes browse the realGM forums but am not a member and I honestly dont understand what everyone's fascination is with Maggette, he had a good year this past season but he'll probably keep sitting out large portions of the season on the IL. Im not really fond of Maggette and would dislike to give up Calderon for him, I would much rather prefer someone like Marvin Williams, Josh Smith, Luol Deng.</div> the big fascination is, because i see it, is because he attacks the basket really well and gets to the free throw line, something the Raptors have trouble doing. but i understand why people are hesitant on him, especially because of his injury situations.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>NO WAY, JOSE: Toronto Raptors point guard Jose Calderon is pretty fed up with the situation in Toronto. It's been widely known he no longer wants to share the starting spot with T.J. Ford. But recent comments in Thursday's El Mundo Deportivo, a Spanish daily sports newspaper suggest Calderon doesn't want to share anything with Ford. "I would like to start and that's the most important thing. ... I've been two years with him but I don't know if I could be another year because things would have to change." This apparent rift between the two point guards puts the Raptors management in a tough spot. Ford is practically untradeable, with his injury history and the $24 million of guaranteed money remaining on his contract. But Calderon, they don't really want to trade him. Not only do they like him more than Ford (and would have no problem trading him), but Calderon is a restricted free agent, which means they could match any offer he receives without regard to the salary cap. And with more supply than demand, this offseason market isn't expected to be favorable for players, so the Raptors could keep Calderon for relatively cheap. Trading Calderon may be the most feasible and profitable way to end the backcourt drama. Look for the Los Angeles Clippers, who need a point guard and can shop Corey Maggette, to be interested in Calderon. Ditto for Portland, who needs a proven point guard and has pieces to move.</div> http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors/c...amp;forced=true
I don't agree with the tone of that article. I don't think the situation is as desperate as it sounds, even though its pretty much a foregone conclusion that it'd take some sort of miracle to have both of them on the roster next year. Also, I don't agree that TJ Ford is untradeable. I think his value has fallen a lot, but if you look the number of teams that need a PG, I believe there's one that'd be willing to take a risk on a player that's only a year removed from a 14 and 8 season. He's still a helluva lot better than what's out there in free agency and even on the trade market (even with the risk, IMO). I know Calderon would net us infinitely more, but I still don't agree with trading him for value. I don't think its possible to get back a player of his caliber and I think people are underestimating just how hard it is to get a premier point guard (we've been spoiled that last couple seasons, but just think about how hard it was for us to fill that position for the 4-5 years before that). Might as well stick with the best player, build around him, and get what you can for TJ. '
