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Raptors Labeling Calderon As 'Untouchable'?

A report in the northwest indicates that Toronto executive Bryan Colangelo has placed the 'untouchable' tag on point guard Jose Calderon, according to The Oregonian.

The Raptors appear content in trying to deal T.J. Ford and his contract this summer, with a host of teams interested in the speedy, but injury-prone, passer.

The report was initially heard on 'Wheels After Work', a radio show with Brian Wheeler, the voice of the Blazers.

Via The Oregonian


Raptors Begin Pre-Draft Work

The Raptors have begun their draft preparation as the NBA's pre-draft camp kicks off on Monday in Florida, according to The Toronto Star.

"For me, it's a chance to initiate or follow up on some trade discussions as well," Toronto's President and General Manager Bryan Colangelo said Monday. "It's like a basketball convention."

Toronto has a lot to do, with an inevitable trade involving one of their point guards - T.J. Ford and Jose Calderon.

"Your basketball staff can mingle with the staffs of other teams and perhaps get some information on what teams might be thinking," Coangelo said. "It seems everyone is picking everyone else's brains."

Via The Toronto Star


Are Chicago And Toronto Potential Trade Partners?

The Bulls and Raptors might be able to work out a deal involving T.J. Ford this summer, according to The Daily Herald.

It is widely known that Toronto is looking to rid themselves of their point guard controversy (Ford and Jose Calderon), and the Bulls are in need of some new blood at point guard.

If Chicago would prefer Calderon over Ford, they will likely have to offer Toronto either Gordon or Hinrich. If not, a swap involving someone like Andres Nocioni could net them Ford.

Via The Daily Herald


Raptors May 2008 Archive

  • Source: No Bargnani Trade Talks With New Jersey

    A league executive refuted a report that Andrea Bargnani was being shopped to New Jersey.

  • Raptors Still Fielding Calls For Ford/Calderon

    The Raptors are still fielding calls for both Jose Calderon and T.J. Ford as the NBA Draft nears.

  • Raptors' Parker Undergoes Surgery

    Raptors' guard Anthony Parker underwent surgery on the middle finger of his right hand on Wednesday.

  • Jefferson Wants To Stay In Jersey

    Richard Jefferson still maintains that he wants his future to lie in with the Nets despite his name consistently appearing in trade rumors.

  • Nets Trying To Acquire Bargnani?

    New Jersey have been discussing many players with many teams since their season broke down, including "substantive" discussions with Toronto involving Andrea Bargnani.

  • Nets Have Talks For Bargnani, Diaw, Barbosa

    The Nets have had substantive discussions with Toronto about Andrea Bargnani.

  • Nesterovic Exercises 08-09 Option

    Rasho Nesterovic was ranked 149th in season FIC and 'deserved' to make $4.4 million, giving him a Reina Value -44%.

  • Maggette An Option For Toronto?

    If the Raptors decide to deal point guard Jose Calderon and keep T.J. Ford they could try to pry Corey Maggette away from the Clippers.

  • Raptors Pick Up Contract Option On Moon

    As expected, the Toronto Raptors picked up the contract option on surprising rookie Jamario Moon on Wednesday, keeping the high flyer in Canada for at least one more season.

  • Suns Refused Raptors Request To Speak With D'Antoni

    The Suns refused the Raptors' request to speak with Mike D'Antoni last week.

  • Could Knicks Grab Ford For D'Antoni's Offense?

    The Knicks don't currently have the type of point guard that Mike D'Antoni needs to run his offense, but they could swing a deal with the Raptors to fill that void.

  • Trading Calderon Best For Toronto?

    The Raptors still have yet to make a decision on which of their point guards is best for the team in the future, but trading Jose Calderon might bring a more valuable piece to the team.

  • Calderon Desires Starting Job

    Jose Calderon wants to be an NBA starter, which is the same declaration made recently by T.J. Ford.

  • Calderon A Possibility At Point For The Heat

    If the Heat aren't able to select a suitable point guard in this June's NBA Draft, they could try to acquire the services of Toronto's Jose Calderon.