Jose Calderon + Olympics = Increased Asset Value

[Quito]

I'll play the devil's advocate for a sec here and say, an injury can affect that value as well. If we can't trade him, then I'm hoping he remains healthy this summer. In years past Jose's international play has had an affect on his regular season stamina and some felt had also led to injuries as well. As he gets older, he stands a greater chance in hurting himself.

I think this is a more likely scenario than the games increasing his value. The last Olympics saw him come back healthy, but he looked worn down by early mid-season...So fingers crossed they get eliminated early, but its due to a Pau/Marc slump and Jose looks stellar. Of course those are perfect world scenarios but a guy can dream!

[10 000 Hours]

Do you guys think some GM's are waiting for the Olympics to be done before they consumate a trade with players involved in the games? Why would a GM trade for Calderon now when he might get injured during the Olympics? Maybe the Raps and the 76ers will do a Calderon and others for Iguodala swap when they both get back from th Olympics healthy. Or am I just dreaming?

I would think that is playing a role for sure. I know I wouldn't want Calderon until after the Olympics are finished. You get to see him playing with good players (sorry Raptors) and make sure he's healthy. Seems like a prudent business move to me.

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....or perhaps Colangelo is waiting to see how Deng's wrist hold's up before he decides on a swap......

[JStockton]

Do you guys think some GM's are waiting for the Olympics to be done before they consumate a trade with players involved in the games? Why would a GM trade for Calderon now when he might get injured during the Olympics? Maybe the Raps and the 76ers will do a Calderon and others for Iguodala swap when they both get back from th Olympics healthy. Or am I just dreaming?

[Red and White]

I doubt it. Although Jose is better than the guards they have to tie them over until Rose gets back there's a "fit" question, as in "does Jose FIT Tibs style"? I'd say No. JC is a polar opposite PG from DR and Casey's system was designed to shore up weakness' whereas Tibs is based on taking maximum pride and giving max effort in guarding your man or helping off of him.

While I agree with you that Jose will not/should not be traded to Chicago (because there is little from them we can have or want to have from their roster) but I totally disagree that Jose would not "fit" with that team. Sure, defensively he is dismal but with a good defensive coach, and talented defenders behind him, that can be managed. I just think Jose would work wonders with the talented scorers in their starting 5 (Rip, Boozer, even Deng and Noah). He is an expiring contract too for them, which is ideal seeing as if it does not work out, they get a nice cap boost to work with and then just have Rose take over. But, once again, they do not have much we would want.

[DoNDaDDa]

That sounds alot more like expectations out of a player than a 'system'.

No matter what one thinks of Jose's ability to defend or play in general you are going to get max pride and effort out of him each and every night so in that sense he fits perfectly.

ya.. jose def. gives it his all everytime he hits the floor. nobody can argue that fact.. hes just not quick enough to guard 1on1..he plays very good team defence though.. hes always trying to stear players toward help, has active hands.. DC showed last yer that jose's flaws can be masked by good team defence..id think jose would benefit from playing with the bulls but unless we get deng i just dont see him going there

[Craiger]

I doubt it. Although Jose is better than the guards they have to tie them over until Rose gets back there's a "fit" question, as in "does Jose FIT Tibs style"? I'd say No. JC is a polar opposite PG from DR and Casey's system was designed to shore up weakness' whereas Tibs is based on taking maximum pride and giving max effort in guarding your man or helping off of him.

That sounds alot more like expectations out of a player than a 'system'.

No matter what one thinks of Jose's ability to defend or play in general you are going to get max pride and effort out of him each and every night so in that sense he fits perfectly.

[DoNDaDDa]

the raps have officially signed John Lucas III & according to Ryan Wolstat we will soon resign Aaron Gray & Alan Anderson

http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/2012...john-lucas-iii

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I just want this chapter to be closed soon. Hopefully we can get something of value back.

Whats happening in Chicago at the PG position? Would they be a trading partner

The Bulls have only 11 players on the roster so more roster moves are coming. They did draft Marquis Teague who is likely going to see minutes off the bench as pg.

[mcHAPPY]

Also, I'm not sure why Philly would want Jose when Jrue Holiday's their starter. Not sure they'd be willing to trade a starter for a backup in the summer. If they need a backup like Jose to get them over the hump for the playoffs, why would they trade a starter who's a key piece for them? Unless somehow the Youngs and Turner actually legitimately take minutes from Iggy, I don't see it happening.

Can anyone think of a realistic trade scenario for Calderon?????? Somehow I feel another trade exception coming...

Calderon would be expensive but the 76ers do need a backup PG.... unless you count Royal Ivey (which I don't! lol).

Holiday can play some 2-guard.

The main thing though is he is an expiring contract.

It seems that all of Philly's moves are being geared towards having A LOT of flexibility for next summer. Trading AI frees up another $15.9M for next year.

[minks77]

I just want this chapter to be closed soon. Hopefully we can get something of value back.

Whats happening in Chicago at the PG position? Would they be a trading partner

I doubt it. Although Jose is better than the guards they have to tie them over until Rose gets back there's a "fit" question, as in "does Jose FIT Tibs style"? I'd say No. JC is a polar opposite PG from DR and Casey's system was designed to shore up weakness' whereas Tibs is based on taking maximum pride and giving max effort in guarding your man or helping off of him.

Second issue is who do we get back? Deng? For real? really real? I like Deng but he is not what this team needs, nor are we what he needs at this point in his career. That would leave Gibson but he, if I'm not mistaken, cannot be traded until January. Everyone else on the roster is unwanted (IMO) or untouchable.


I would also prefer some kind of Philly deal but Jrue is the pg they've hung their hat on, for better or worse, so I can't see them excited about paying 10 mill for a back up just to have the same issue (lack of a quality back up) next off season when JC moves to a team he has a legit chance to start on (hello Grizzlies/Mavs/CHA etc)

[white men can't jump]

Also, I'm not sure why Philly would want Jose when Jrue Holiday's their starter. Not sure they'd be willing to trade a starter for a backup in the summer. If they need a backup like Jose to get them over the hump for the playoffs, why would they trade a starter who's a key piece for them? Unless somehow the Youngs and Turner actually legitimately take minutes from Iggy, I don't see it happening.

Can anyone think of a realistic trade scenario for Calderon?????? Somehow I feel another trade exception coming...

[white men can't jump]

I'll play the devil's advocate for a sec here and say, an injury can affect that value as well. If we can't trade him, then I'm hoping he remains healthy this summer. In years past Jose's international play has had an affect on his regular season stamina and some felt had also led to injuries as well. As he gets older, he stands a greater chance in hurting himself.

I tend to agree, and that's why the Lowry move was extra significant this year. If Jose stays healthy, a backup role should be pretty easy for him stamina-wise this year. Not sure what it does to his trade value. It may make him more desirable, but it may not result in better offers.

[Risk Mgmt]

Injury bug

I just want this chapter to be closed soon. Hopefully we can get something of value back.

Whats happening in Chicago at the PG position? Would they be a trading partner

[planetmars]

I like Jose.. but I think by now he's not going to surprise anyone. He's a 30 year old vet at this point. Most GM's will know what Jose would do for them despite how well he does or doesn't plays in the Olympics.

My concern is the one that Doc has and that he gets injured thus having a big contract on the books and not much to show for it. Hopefully that doesn't happen. He did play a majority of the games last year despite it being a shortened season. So he may come out of the Olympics with out an injury. Let's hope.