"No news is bad news, as far as Jose Calderon is concerned, a serviceable point guard whose services are no longer wanted in Toronto.

The Raptors thought they had a deal in place to send Calderon and Reggie Evans to Charlotte in a package for Tyson Chandler and Boris Diaw, but Bobcats owner Michael Jordan slam dunked it, leaving the Raptors in a very awkward position of trying to trade an overpaid point guard whose best days are behind.

As his Spanish national team readies for the coming world championship in Turkey, Calderon granted an interview in his native language, basically saying that he'd like to know where he'll be playing next season.

And the sooner, the better.

"My future will be known when Toronto and my agents make a decision,'' Calderon said.

"They are working daily for the best solution for me and the franchise. Now, there isn't anything new to say."

As the calendar flips to August, the NBA finds itself in a slow time following the dizzying events of the past month.

No doubt the Raptors want to find closure on the Calderon issue, but finding a partner is at the crux of the matter."