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“I was kind of sad, being eight years in the same place, working with a lot of people all those years, so it’s a sad part there” Calderon told the media at the practice facility this morning. “It’s kind of a weird feeling like I never had before. “But I’m excited. I know Detroit has tried to trade for me awhile, and I’m happy to be in a situation with a team that really wants you. I’m ready to start a new part of my career. I’m really happy.” Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Jose Manuel Calderon 

A Pistons source said the team is open to trying to re-sign Calderon over the summer, adding that the team thinks his playmaking skill would be a major boon to rookie center Andre Drummond. Detroit Free Press

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Just 18 games from being the Raptors' all-time leader in games played, it was understandable Jose Calderon would be a little emotional about leaving Toronto, the only NBA franchise he has known. "It's hard," Calderon said after learning he had been traded to the Pistons. "It's been my home for eight years. I've done everything possible for this team. The fans have been with me since Day 1. It's tough." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Holly McKenzie: Alan Anderson: Jose, you know he’s just a leader, a professional all around. I think he was more hurt for Ed. Twitter @stackmack

Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Ed Davis, Jose Manuel Calderon, Alan Anderson 

But the numbers tell only part of the Calderon story. There’s a lot more. He became the soul of the Raptors — “the spirit of our program” according to head coach Dwane Casey. “A wonderful human being and a class act through his many years here,” in the words of Bryan Colangelo. The consummate professional, accepting stints on the bench at times behind T.J. Ford, Jarrett Jack, Jerryd Bayless and Kyle Lowry when coaches (and those in the media, this corner included) felt that was the right call. Toronto Sun

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Calderon, 31, bolsters the Pistons at point guard but after 7 1/2 years with the Toronto Raptors it was clear the Spaniard was emotional about being traded. "It's hard. It's been my home for eight years,'' Calderon told reporters before leaving Philips Arena in Atlanta, where the Raptors lost tonight to the Hawks. "I've done everything possible for this team. So it's tough. The fans have been with me since day one. It's tough.'' Booth Newspapers

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Vincent Goodwill: Deal is official league approved Twitter @vgoodwill

Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Rudy Gay, Ed Davis, Jose Manuel Calderon, Joe Dumars, Austin Daye, Hamed Haddadi 

Vincent Goodwill: Source: "They free up money and Prince wasn't moving that train forward. Got a good PG they can resign at a good number if they like." Twitter @vgoodwill

Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon, Joe Dumars, Tayshaun Prince, Austin Daye 

Keith Langlois: Pre-trade, Pistons could have conceivably gotten to about $25M under cap. Proposed deal should push that number to about $33 million. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Keith Langlois: Pistons came close on Calderon on draft day 2011. Toronto pulled out when Valanciunas fell to them. They obviously like his PG skills. Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Eric Koreen: The Ballad of Jose Calderon gets another verse: Lucas says Calderon gave him a pep talk before he left. Twitter @ekoreen

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Sources told ESPN.com that the Pistons have agreed to send Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye to the Grizzlies to acquire Calderon as part of the trade. Memphis, sources said, is also expected to receive a second-round pick from Toronto as part of the deal. The Raptors, sources said, are expected to take on Grizzlies reserve center Hamed Haddadi in addition to Gay. ESPN.com

Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon, Tayshaun Prince, Austin Daye, Hamed Haddadi 

Vincent Goodwill: Source: "it's going to happen" #Pistons Twitter

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon, Tayshaun Prince, Austin Daye 

David Aldridge: Source just told me Detroit part of the deal has not yet been finalized. But Gay/Haddadi for Davis/Calderon portion is done. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Rudy Gay, Ed Davis, Jose Manuel Calderon, Hamed Haddadi 

Michael Grange: #Raptors get Gay and Haddadi, give up their2013 2nd, Jose Calderon and Ed Davis. Confirmed. Twitter @michaelgrange

Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Rudy Gay, Ed Davis, Jose Manuel Calderon, Hamed Haddadi 

Jorge Sierra: This trade more emotional than most: All the players involved have played for just one team during their NBA careers. Twitter @hoopshype

Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Rudy Gay, Ed Davis, Jose Manuel Calderon, Tayshaun Prince, Austin Daye 

Ryan Wolstat: DeMar DeRozan lost his best friend on team but acted like total pro doing an interview with a reporter who didn't know about trades Twitter @WolstatSun

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Rudy Gay, Ed Davis, Jose Manuel Calderon, DeMar DeRozan 

Marc Stein: Mavs were indeed interested in Calderon, as they've been for ages, but refused to part w/Vince Carter and thus couldn't trump Prince & Daye Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Vince Carter, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Paul Jones: Jose Calderon just left the arena. He stopped and spoke briefly. Twitter @Paul__Jones

Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Jose Manuel Calderon 

Eric Smith: Casey says rumored players won't dress Twitter @Eric__Smith

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Ed Davis, Dwane Casey, Jose Manuel Calderon