No Question About It. Nuggets Must Be Blown Up Completely

[eathb_au]

Rumor based around C. Anthony headed to Minnesota... you should check out the Timberwolves board...

At least post a link man.

[The Rebel]

Rumor based around C. Anthony headed to Minnesota... you should check out the Timberwolves board...

At least post a link man.

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Looks like someone mentioned the Wolves may be getting a top player in a trade prior to the draft. I don't know the credibility of the guy who said it in a chat, and of course there is not a link to the actual chat either. But they do say he has ruled out some of the lesser players around the league, leaving very few options, considering that many of the players either are expiring and cannot be traded, do not fit his criteria of a top player in the league, or just won a championship and would not be on the block.

Of course they also seem to think they can get Melo for Jefferson and/ or the 4th pick in the draft, which is crazy. If anything the Nuggets may be looking at Love, Rubio, and the 4th pick. IF they decide to trade Melo.

[Worm Guts]

The source is local sport talk show host, Paul Allen. He tagged along with David Kahn to the lottery, so he should have some inside contacts. That being said, this is basically a rumor of a rumor and probably not to be taken too seriously.

[jscott]

Also, asking for #4, Jefferson and Rubio is laughable as a "start" from a MN perspective.

Rubio isn't going anywhere if we are also giving up our two other top pieces for trade. That leaves us in a worse position then when we started.

But PA is connected and says the story will come out within 4-5 days now and if it doesn't he'll blow the lid off it.

The original post was here:

http://rubechat.kfan.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=102305

[melo mvp 15]

Melo is untouchable

[eathb_au]

Minny are kidding themselves if they think Melo would stay on that team.

And I can't think of anything I like from Minny as well.

[[RCG]]

Paul Allen is the Vikings radio announcer so he is probably pretty well connected. Anyway if we Carmelo were to go to the Minnesota and Al Jefferson is gone there would still be pretty good cap room otherwise Carmelo would turn Jefferson into a great #2 option.

[eathb_au]

Woudn't Al J need to be included to match salaries?

[funkatron101]

I don't buy it for a second.

[J Smitty]

They have absolutely nothing to offer. Unless they plan on giving us the 4th pick, plus most of their good young players(Combination of Jefferson and Love/Rubio/Brewer). But they'd be dumb to do that anyway.

Nonsense.

[almost famous]

Rubio is untouchable and you guys want to talk about Melo? Please... I wouldn't even want Rubio, but I think Minny is the last team I'd trade Melo to, due to their lack of assets, outside of the #4 and Love.

Anyway, PA has no credibility in Denver. Not saying a Minny radio guy isn't a legit source, but it seems like a lot of speculation on both his and your fans' part.

[The Rebel]

Rubio is untouchable and you guys want to talk about Melo? Please... I wouldn't even want Rubio, but I think Minny is the last team I'd trade Melo to, due to their lack of assets, outside of the #4 and Love.

Anyway, PA has no credibility in Denver. Not saying a Minny radio guy isn't a legit source, but it seems like a lot of speculation on both his and your fans' part.

I have heard rumors for years that the front office liked Love, Rubio, and now cousins. So you start with that, add in Brewer who looks to be a decent backup 2/3, sessions for filler (trade asset), and Gomes with his contract only guaranteed for $500,000, and I think it is a deal that works for the Nuggets, or is at least competitive to what they can expect if Melo does want out. The deal gives them a solid package, plus saves them close to $7 million which you know will be important if Melo leaves. however it may not for the Wolves due to just the size of the deal from their end, and losing 4 role player and two draft picks.

As for the idea that they would include Jefferson, why would the Nuggets want him? He has a big contract, plays no defense, is soft overall, and has injury problems the Nuggets do not need that type of player, they are much better off getting young players who are still developing and could become 20 and 10 guys, who play at both ends.

[J Smitty]

Sure, but in your deal you have us taking back six players while sending out one. I know we have roster spots to fill, but damn. That's the main reason why people would be suggesting Jefferson...because outside of him, the next highest paid guy makes about 4 mill.

[almost famous]

I don't understand the big deal on Rubio. Sure, the kid has flash, but he hasn't shown much production against top talent over there. What makes people think he will produce here? Not knocking the guy, just wondering what I'm missing.

[The Rebel]

Sure, but in your deal you have us taking back six players while sending out one. I know we have roster spots to fill, but damn. That's the main reason why people would be suggesting Jefferson...because outside of him, the next highest paid guy makes about 4 mill.

The Nuggets would only get 4 guys who they would use this year one draft pick, Sessions, Love, and Brewer. Rubio is not coming this year.

I don't understand the big deal on Rubio. Sure, the kid has flash, but he hasn't shown much production against top talent over there. What makes people think he will produce here? Not knocking the guy, just wondering what I'm missing.

Truth is I am not really enamored with him myself, but I don't think the idea of trading Melo for a young big like Love who puts up solid numbers but needs to work on his defense, and a 4th pick is enough for Melo. so they need to send more assets, and Rubio is an asset. I would rather they use him in a later trade, then actually keep him.

[almost famous]

Well I certainly wouldn't toss out the idea. He would be valuable if we acquired him and swung him to another team. Maybe to the Spurs for Splitter?

[old rem]

I don't understand the big deal on Rubio. Sure, the kid has flash, but he hasn't shown much production against top talent over there. What makes people think he will produce here? Not knocking the guy, just wondering what I'm missing.

Heretic ! Burn him, Burn him!

Seriously...Rubio has hardly dominated a minor league where guys who played college ball here and got ignored by the pros...can SHINE. He makes some SWEET passes. He is NOT NBA ready..and he knows it.