Melo 15: The End Is Nigh

[MoneyMitch]

I think after the big names sign Rondo, Love and Smith(Josh) will all be dealt

[kyrv]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

Do *you* think that was the master plan?

[Sonny_D1]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

And now we've moved on to conspiracy theories. Buckle up your tinfoil helmets.

Hey, it's more entertaining than continuing to stroke GarPax nuts no matter what happens. But continue to stroke away.

[aramada]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

And that's when the worst thing happens... Melo decides to sign with the Bulls. Would be a terrible fail


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[kingkirk]

We're in basketball hell. How will we ever win more than 55 games next season? **** ain't fair, man.

[CalilLove89]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

And now we've moved on to conspiracy theories. Buckle up your tinfoil helmets.

Hey, it's more entertaining than continuing to stroke GarPax nuts no matter what happens. But continue to stroke away.

you do not stroke the nuts, you are doing it wrong.

[PMONSTER]

Oh please. A healthy Bulls team was winning 60 games and on its way to back-to-back ECF. That's hardly basketball hell.

Its called purgatory

You have no idea what purgatory is then.

Do I have to say we are stuck in purgatory?

[Sonny_D1]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

Do *you* think that was the master plan?

After all these years, I wouldn't be shocked if it were true.

[danzou]

I mean if the Bulls cant Land Melo they are again stuck where no team wants to be stuck basketball hell not bad enough to get a top draft pick and not good enough to win a championship

Oh please. A healthy Bulls team was winning 60 games and on its way to back-to-back ECF. That's hardly basketball hell.

Yup, and we had the best backup center in the league, the best 3 point shooter in the league, Deng, Boozer, and a healthy Derrick Rose. None of those pieces are here today.

[jds_49]

Im worried if we dont get Melo that we change our mind and keep the Booz cruise for the final year and have the cap space next summer.

[Magilla_Gorilla]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

And now we've moved on to conspiracy theories. Buckle up your tinfoil helmets.

Hey, it's more entertaining than continuing to stroke GarPax nuts no matter what happens. But continue to stroke away.

I didn't realize irrational whining was the only alternative to 'nut stroking'.

[MalagaBulls]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

I've been lurking through most of this roller coaster with everyone but really haven't posted to save myself the disappointment should he eventually leave us at the alter. But I have been kicking this whole money thing around and I keep coming back to the same thing. It is what I started harping about last year. The Bulls were 2nd in total profit this year and have been a top 3-5 profit team the past 7-8 years. What does this mean? If JR really wanted to bite the bullet and not only amnesty Boozer but he could tell Garpax to spend whatever it takes to get Melo his max. I mean they just made 61 million profit for 2013. You can't tell me adding Melo would not equal or better that?
Maybe not but they will never turn a loss. My point being is that they have enough money to pay the tax for this year and then get out from under it with the new CAP projections likely to sky-rocket. CAP gurus am I wrong about this?

[kyrv]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

Do *you* think that was the master plan?

After all these years, I wouldn't be shocked if it were true.

Didn't answer the question.

[Sonny_D1]

And now we've moved on to conspiracy theories. Buckle up your tinfoil helmets.

Hey, it's more entertaining than continuing to stroke GarPax nuts no matter what happens. But continue to stroke away.

you do not stroke the nuts, you are doing it wrong.

You do if they're big enough. But you're right, they haven't demonstrated to have big enough balls.

[WinCity]

We're in basketball hell. How will we ever win more than 55 games next season? **** ain't fair, man.

uh oh you going dark bro?

[Rerisen]

Melo said both Chicago and Houston had 'tremendous' offers.

All we need is him to like ours more. Go to NY, say S&T me to Chicago. Threaten to go to Houston if NY doesn't comply, which he may well like better than NY as well.

[dice]

I mean if the Bulls cant Land Melo they are again stuck where no team wants to be stuck basketball hell not bad enough to get a top draft pick and not good enough to win a championship

Oh please. A healthy Bulls team was winning 60 games and on its way to back-to-back ECF. That's hardly basketball hell.

Yup, and we had the best backup center in the league, the best 3 point shooter in the league, Deng, Boozer, and a healthy Derrick Rose. None of those pieces are here today.

technically, we do have those pieces today

[kyrv]

Hey, it's more entertaining than continuing to stroke GarPax nuts no matter what happens. But continue to stroke away.

you do not stroke the nuts, you are doing it wrong.

You do if they're big enough. But you're right, they haven't demonstrated to have big enough balls.

Your obsession with their privates is very telling. Good luck with that.

[IndianPlaya17]

You know what?! **** the Rockets, **** the Lakers and especially **** the Knicks! Bulls are getting Melo!

We spent 9 ****ing hours with this guy. There has to be some substance there.

9 hours with the Bulls
6 hours with the Rockets
2 hours with the Mavs
2.5 hours with the Lakers

[Magilla_Gorilla]

Maybe the master plan was to pretend like we were all in on Melo knowing full well he wasn't going to accept $16m or so (keeping Taj), and then pocket the savings we we were told would be reinvested in the team after the Deng trade. Afterall, someone's gotta pay for the new facility.

I've been lurking through most of this roller coaster with everyone but really haven't posted to save myself the disappointment should he eventually leave us at the alter. But I have been kicking this whole money thing around and I keep coming back to the same thing. It is what I started harping about last year. The Bulls were 2nd in total profit this year and have been a top 3-5 profit team the past 7-8 years. What does this mean? If JR really wanted to bite the bullet and not only amnesty Boozer but he could tell Garpax to spend whatever it takes to get Melo his max. I mean they just made 61 million profit for 2013. You can't tell me adding Melo would not equal or better that?
Maybe not but they will never turn a loss. My point being is that they have enough money to pay the tax for this year and then get out from under it with the new CAP projections likely to sky-rocket. CAP gurus am I wrong about this?

Yes - you're wrong. The Bulls can't just 'spend more' to pay Melo his max. And they can't just decide to 'pay the tax' for Melo. You seem to have no understanding of how the cap, exceptions, free agency, and the tax work.