Melo 20 - Here comes the money shot -MERGING

Ctownbulls · Post #321 » by **Ctownbulls** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:33 pm

THE GOAT ROSE wrote:
DerrickRose025 wrote:

Chicago Bulls Zone ‏@TheBullsZone 1m

While Melo is deciding, and LeBron is watching, Gordon Hayward is visiting with the MJ and the Hornets today.

I would be pissed if Hornets get him for 48/4 or less.

Who cares - he is not the solution to our problems.

gf2020hotmail · Post #322 » by **gf2020hotmail** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:33 pm

Listened to Bill Simmons on Lebatard an hour ago.

Barely talked Melo and it seemed his instinct was more gut than reporting. Here's the exact money quote of what he said:

"My gut would be Chicago. I just think it’s the best place for him. I think the Laker thing WAS a real thing. I had real info that they blew him away."

I emphasized the WAS myself. The way he was talking was as if the Lakers possibility had lost momentum. After that quote, he started talking about the mileage on Lebron and Melo and how their primes are almost over and then he said this, which again I think is half logic/gut and reporting:

“If you are Carmelo, do you want to spend the last two years of your prime playing with Kobe?”

Bill seemed to think OKC is in the lead for Gasol. He also said he hadn't written anything about free agency because there are so many conflicting things he is hearing and that agents are driving the process even more so than usual.

Hans Embiid · Post #323 » by **Hans Embiid** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:34 pm

Droseisthe1 wrote:
JordansBulls wrote:Last year we won 48 games with no Rose. Just adding Melo to that team with no Rose gives us a good 56-60 wins.

I was thinking closer to 83 wins.

not quiet.

but last year 48

McDermott 2
Gibson in starting lineup 3
Mirotic 2
Melo 10
Rose 10

solid 75-7

erlim · Post #324 » by **erlim** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:35 pm

Whether or not Melo comes to the Bulls, the burden is on Rose to perform and propel the team beyond what it has been for the last few years.

boundbymusic · Post #325 » by **boundbymusic** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:35 pm

Ice the knees wrote:
boundbymusic wrote:
IcemanGervin wrote:
refreshing comments after Dan Bernstein absolutely went in on him today.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/07/07/ ... ulls-dont/

This guy lives to rip on Derrick.

Refreshing? No one is asking Derrick to go on ESPN and beg for Melo. Talk to him for 20 minutes, tell him he should come and play in Chicago. Go to dinner. How difficult is that even for someone who's not outgoing? Really? From all accounts, all the players around the league love Derrick, so he must have SOME rapport with guys.

Guess the Bulls FO was very disappointed that Derrick chose to not go to dinner w/ everyone. Then when his camp leaked that it was a surprise and he didn't know Melo was coming? Terrible.

Dude...what kind of adults care about these petty, perceived, slights. They were in Chicago on business. Do you really think a grown man needs someone to come say hello yo him before he starts thinking about his money...I mean come on.

Not the thread to argue about it, but it's a can't hurt, could help scenario.

Post #326 » by **AshyLarrysDiaper** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:35 pm

He's really going to drag this into tomorrow, isn't he? Wow.

mikeyk · Post #327 » by **mikeyk** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

Just a thought.. But what if what KC Johnson said IS right? What if Melo IS using LA as leverage in order to force Phil into a S&T.

Think about it.. Melo randomly says "Im going to see LA", who is run by Phil's GIRLFRIEND. Now he is "very interested" in the lakers who can pay him a Max deal, and leave Phil with NOTHING on the table while his GIRLFRIEND STEALS HIS SUPERATR.

Now Phil is left with this: Do I let my best player go to my girlfriend, or just sign and trade my superstar to Chicago so I at least get some assets in return?

If this is the strategy, it is BRILLIANT by Melo and his team. Just a thought.

Hans Embiid · Post #328 » by **Hans Embiid** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:He's really going to drag this into tomorrow, isn't he? Wow.

I bet it's next week. Book it.

Red8911 · Post #329 » by **Red8911** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

gf2020hotmail wrote:Listened to Bill Simmons on Lebatard an hour ago.

Barely talked Melo and it seemed his instinct was more gut than reporting. Here's the exact money quote of what he said:

"My gut would be Chicago. I just think it’s the best place for him. I think the Laker thing WAS a real thing. I had real info that they blew him away."

I emphasized the WAS myself. The way he was talking was as if the Lakers possibility had lost momentum. After that quote, he started talking about the mileage on Lebron and Melo and how their primes are almost over and then he said this, which again I think is half logic/gut and reporting:

“If you are Carmelo, do you want to spend the last two years of your prime playing with Kobe?”

Bill seemed to think OKC is in the lead for Gasol. He also said he hadn't written anything about free agency because there are so many conflicting things he is hearing and that agents are driving the process even more so than usual.

eh this guy isnt reliable,its all opinion.Hes prob still waiting for thibs to get fired.

Shill · Post #330 » by **Shill** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

I can't take this anymore...

...I'm taking a three-minute break.

Procision · Post #331 » by **Procision** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

You started to hear Lebron was going to Miami July 7th a day before "the decision" July 8th.

pylb · Post #332 » by **pylb** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:He's really going to drag this into tomorrow, isn't he? Wow.

If we need to amnesty Boozer, it might take even longer.

IndianPlaya17 · Post #333 » by **IndianPlaya17** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:36 pm

Nick Friedell to W&S: "You know when it comes to the Bulls that I'm going to take the pessimistic view? *laughing*

erlim · Post #334 » by **erlim** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:37 pm

gf2020hotmail wrote:Bill seemed to think OKC is in the lead for Gasol. He also said he hadn't written anything about free agency because there are so many conflicting things he is hearing and that agents are driving the process even more so than usual.

What a mad mad world we live in.

khufure · Post #335 » by **khufure** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:37 pm

AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:He's really going to drag this into tomorrow, isn't he? Wow.

Melo thread 21 incoming

pylb · Post #336 » by **pylb** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:37 pm

khufure wrote:
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:He's really going to drag this into tomorrow, isn't he? Wow.

Melo thread 21 incoming

Melo thread 37 incoming

IrishBeatdown · Post #337 » by **IrishBeatdown** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:38 pm

I've been pumping posts into these Melo threads. I want my money shot.

erlim · Post #338 » by **erlim** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:38 pm

mikeyk wrote:Just a thought.. But what if what KC Johnson said IS right? What if Melo IS using LA as leverage in order to force Phil into a S&T.

Think about it.. Melo randomly says "Im going to see LA", who is run by Phil's GIRLFRIEND. Now he is "very interested" in the lakers who can pay him a Max deal, and leave Phil with NOTHING on the table while his GIRLFRIEND STEALS HIS SUPERATR.

Now Phil is left with this: Do I let my best player go to my girlfriend, or just sign and trade my superstar to Chicago so I at least get some assets in return?

If this is the strategy, it is BRILLIANT by Melo and his team. Just a thought.

Who do you think is closer and trades more info. PJax and Jeanie Buss or Leon Rose and Thibs?

Hans Embiid · Post #339 » by **Hans Embiid** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:38 pm

pylb wrote:
khufure wrote:
AshyLarrysDiaper wrote:He's really going to drag this into tomorrow, isn't he? Wow.

Melo thread 21 incoming

Melo thread 37 incoming

There will be 10 more Melo threads. At least.

RogerThat · Post #340 » by **RogerThat** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 9:38 pm

Red8911 wrote:
gf2020hotmail wrote:Listened to Bill Simmons on Lebatard an hour ago.

Barely talked Melo and it seemed his instinct was more gut than reporting. Here's the exact money quote of what he said:

"My gut would be Chicago. I just think it’s the best place for him. I think the Laker thing WAS a real thing. I had real info that they blew him away."

Ied.

Im sure he and almost every sportswriter said the same thing about LeBron and
chicago in 2010.