Melo #14- Can Melo Come Out and Play?

Post #1681 » by **Rerisen** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:34 pm

Cowbulls wrote:I feel like when Melo interviews with Phil it will be a lot like Mr. Cheezle's talks. There will be tea and he will talk about how refreshing it is to walk barefoot through a grass field.

Maybe some Yoga? Phil kinda letting himself go.

punkmodafunk · Post #1682 » by **punkmodafunk** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:34 pm

Reports said that Melo wanted Taj if he signed for the Bulls, there's no sense about thinking of trading him.

He knows how much he can get, it's up to him. He either has Taj on the core, just like he wants, or he's dumb to ask for Taj and 20M$.

It's really on him: Taj + 16M$ or no Taj and 20M$. :roll:

WinCity · Post #1683 » by **WinCity** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:34 pm

HeavyC wrote:I'm still trying to wrap my head around the Knicks going out to LA. Isn't it pretty cut and dry from their standpoint? "Hi Carmelo, here's the 5 year maximum offer". Why does that require flying across the country? I'd think a 10 minute conference call would just about do it. And then of course, since this is only about the money, Carmelo would accept it and this would all be over.

That doesn't seem to be the case. They are still trying to sell him on signing for less money or some kind of rebuilding plan. I do not believe this is as cut and dry as some of the reporters are leading everyone to believe.

This guy

SteelerSpartan · Post #1684 » by **SteelerSpartan** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:34 pm

Chitownbulls wrote:Melo probably wanted Kobe to go through a workout for him lol

If Melo wanted to see Rose and Kobe play......Then he was also probably laughing hysterically as Dwight tried to make Free Throws in Houston yesterday

nyk4life12 · Post #1685 » by **nyk4life12** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

blumeany wrote:
nyk4life12 wrote:
blumeany wrote:Re: NY being 'confident'. Uh, if they were confident they wouldn't be FLYING ACROSS THE FRIGGIN' COUNTRY to try and get him to re-sign! If they were so confident, they'd sit in NY and wait for him to come back.

the knicks are in vegas for summer league. geographically it just makes sense to go there.

Summer League is still over a week away. And I don't think it's absolutely necessary for the FO to be out there for that. So, yeah.

then phi's going to LA to get in a quickie with Jeanie

IndianPlaya17 · Post #1686 » by **IndianPlaya17** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

Rerisen wrote:He's ready for a new address, I'd recommend the Taj Mahal.

As an Indian....this is EPIC!

kyrv · Post #1687 » by **kyrv** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

nykgeneralmanager wrote:
blumeany wrote:Re: NY being 'confident'. Uh, if they were confident they wouldn't be FLYING ACROSS THE FRIGGIN' COUNTRY to try and get him to re-sign! If they were so confident, they'd sit in NY and wait for him to come back.

Phil Jackson lives in LA, and the Knicks were always set to meet with him after he met with every other team. So no, the Knicks are not "FLYING ACROSS THE FRIGGIN' COUNTRY". This was probably the plan from the get go, we just didn't know about it because nobody cared to find out when he was "meeting with the Knicks" because he had done so a few times already.

Ya where he meets NY doesn't matter, he's obviously familiar with the layout.

Chitownbulls · Post #1688 » by **Chitownbulls** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

I wouldn't be surprised if Melo was talking to pau about joining the bulls

MisterRoy · Post #1689 » by **MisterRoy** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

WinCity wrote:
Payt10 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/484780330692259840[/tweet]

Nail in the coffin?

If he is trying to bring Gasol to NY yeah, its over. That team aint winning squat but thats a sign he really wants to be there.

And everything out there 100% truth, like the rumors about Wade and Bosh? C'mon guys. Stay confident. :banghead:

MeloBull · Post #1690 » by **MeloBull** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

It's been about money the whole time with Melo. Time to move on and find players that want to be Bulls. It is becoming more and more obvious.

inescape · Post #1691 » by **inescape** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:35 pm

I'm still optimistic and here is why.

If Melo was sold on the idea of rebuilding the Knicks next year into a serious contender he would have simply chosen to opt in to his contract this year, why?

1. He would have made the maximum amount of money for this upcoming season.
2. He would have maintained maximum flexibility for next season if the plan failed.
3. If it worked out and the Knicks did sign a key player or two he then gets his super max contract, essentially giving him a 6 year 153 million deal (counting this upcoming season).

Why opt out now, take less money this year, and risk the Knicks striking out next year and being left as a loser until you're 35 years old? It makes zero sense. The only reason I can think of is the risk of injury this upcoming year, but really, even with a torn ACL he probably still gets the max.

He opted out because he wants to leave. If NY doesn't get a commitment tonight I think he is gone. He will take the weekend to ensure his family is onboard and then commit to Chicago. Don't you think if his wife and kid were dead set on staying in NY right now he would have simply opted in?

gf2020hotmail · Post #1692 » by **gf2020hotmail** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:36 pm

Is Pau Gasol really going to take the tax payer exemption to get a sixth seed with the Knicks? Just can't see it happening.

I am hoping this is like Cleveland trying to figure a way to get Bosh so Lebron would stay.

MisterRoy · Post #1693 » by **MisterRoy** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:37 pm

gf2020hotmail wrote: I am hoping this is like Cleveland trying to figure a way to get Bosh so Lebron would stay.

I was just thinking this.

bearadonisdna · Post #1694 » by **bearadonisdna** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:37 pm

rose kirk(vet min)
Butler snell
Melo McDermott
Taj Bairstow
Noah sMITH

VS

ROSE KIRK
Stphenson MDJ
Butler McDermott
Taj Mirotic
Noah Smith

Which is the better roster?

HoopsterJones · Post #1695 » by **HoopsterJones** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:37 pm

Melo with Gasol in NY is still not good enough to make the Finals. Best chance is to land a star in next year's free agent pool which may be dried up before then (Love, Aldridge). Which again is NY's pitch. They can offer the most money, and are selling him on waiting another year when the Knicks have cap space.

TheSuzerain · Post #1696 » by **TheSuzerain** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:37 pm

bearadonisdna wrote:rose kirk(vet min)
Butler snell
Melo McDermott
Taj Bairstow
Noah sMITH

VS

ROSE KIRK
Stphenson MDJ
Butler McDermott
Taj Mirotic
Noah Smith

Which is the better roster?

Are you joking?

BR0D1E86 · Post #1697 » by **BR0D1E86** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:38 pm

bearadonisdna wrote:rose kirk(vet min)
Butler snell
Melo McDermott
Taj Bairstow
Noah sMITH

VS

ROSE KIRK
Stphenson MDJ
Butler McDermott
Taj Mirotic
Noah Smith

Which is the better roster?

The first one. Easily.

HeavyC · Post #1698 » by **HeavyC** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:38 pm

WinCity wrote:
HeavyC wrote:I'm still trying to wrap my head around the Knicks going out to LA. Isn't it pretty cut and dry from their standpoint? "Hi Carmelo, here's the 5 year maximum offer". Why does that require flying across the country? I'd think a 10 minute conference call would just about do it. And then of course, since this is only about the money, Carmelo would accept it and this would all be over.

That doesn't seem to be the case. They are still trying to sell him on signing for less money or some kind of rebuilding plan. I do not believe this is as cut and dry as some of the reporters are leading everyone to believe.

This guy

Got it. Accepting a 5 year deal worth over a hundred million dollars all hinges on playing with a 38 year old forward on the decline.

IrishBeatdown · Post #1699 » by **IrishBeatdown** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:38 pm

pylb wrote:
DRoseCantStop wrote:Melo.......remember......if you re-sign with the Knicks.......you'll be coached by Derek Fisher.

Knicks fans think that's a big positive.

Fisher's a winner. Look how many more rings he's got than Thibs.

Adam Morrison has more rings than Thibs. Because he's a winner.

kyrv · Post #1700 » by **kyrv** » Thu Jul 3, 2014 7:39 pm

HoopsterJones wrote:Melo with Gasol in NY is still not good enough to make the Finals. Best chance is to land a star in next year's free agent pool which may be dried up before then (Love, Aldridge). Which again is NY's pitch. They can offer the most money, and are selling him on waiting another year when the Knicks have cap space.

I think they are pretending they can get Westbrook and/or Durant.