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DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:32 pm
by shrink
"One source, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak on it, thought the Denver Nuggets were close to shipping Carmelo Anthony to the New Jersey Nets last week. That was stalled after the death of Anthony's sister.
"The Cavs could be a third team involved in such a deal, but they would require at least one draft pick in exchange for making the salaries fit using their trade exception."
CLE, SAC and MIN are the three teams who could easily take DEN out of the lux in a Melo trade.
This rumor only reinforces my belief that getting under the lux (and saving about $25 million dollars), is one of DEN's conditions in a Melo trade. That's good news for us.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:35 pm
by theGreatRC
I'd help DEN if we could get at least one of these two players: Afflalo or Lawson, but DEN and their fans are heavily invested in them.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:46 pm
by Saltine
Afflalo would be a good addition, defense and threes are nice.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:03 am
by theGreatRC
He would, but moving Melo means they're folding their current hand and moving onto the next one. Afflalo and Lawson are part of their future.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:06 am
by Krapinsky
Afflalo is a RFA, meanign he would have to be resigned. He could be one of those guys that gets a Reddick/Matthews like extension. I like Afflalo, but I'm not sure if I like him for $7M/year.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:35 am
by NewWolvesOrder
Krapinsky wrote:Afflalo is a RFA, meanign he would have to be resigned. He could be one of those guys that gets a Reddick/Matthews like extension. I like Afflalo, but I'm not sure if I like him for $7M/year.
+1
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:19 am
by shangrila
I'd be fine with absorbing some salary, assuming that it's useful and there's nothing better available. I'd honestly prefer a veteran or too rather then another youngster though. Maybe Billups or Murphy?
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:21 am
by jade_hippo
Krapinsky wrote:Afflalo is a RFA, meanign he would have to be resigned. He could be one of those guys that gets a Reddick/Matthews like extension. I like Afflalo, but I'm not sure if I like him for $7M/year.
agreed, and If we had to swallow a contract like that, I'd rather have Reddick anyways. Would likely be easier to get than Matthews or Affalo too.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:44 am
by Devilzsidewalk
MN
in: Bynum
out: Darko
Den
in: Favors / Murphy / Farmar
out: Carmelo / Billups
LA
in: Darko / Billups
out: Bynum / Blake
NJ
in: Melo / Blake
out: Favors / Murphy / Farmar
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:07 am
by Esohny
Devilzsidewalk wrote:MN
in: Bynum
out: Darko
Den
in: Favors / Murphy / Farmar
out: Carmelo / Billups
LA
in: Darko / Billups
out: Bynum / Blake
NJ
in: Melo / Blake
out: Favors / Murphy / Farmar
I'd certainly do that.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:53 am
by younggunsmn
Devilzsidewalk wrote:MN
in: Bynum
out: Darko
Den
in: Favors / Murphy / Farmar
out: Carmelo / Billups
LA
in: Darko / Billups
out: Bynum / Blake
NJ
in: Melo / Blake
out: Favors / Murphy / Farmar
Major points for creativity. If Bynum didn't have an awful injury history I would do that.
But I'm more comfortable with Darko at this point.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:01 am
by Krapinsky
I wouldn't. Bynum can't stay healthy, makes $12M/year, and his impact when healthy isn't much greater than Darko's, if even.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:05 am
by Saltine
Broken players are not fun to watch...
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:41 pm
by revprodeji
Take Billups. He is a vet leader, solid defender and shooter. Get rid of Flynn/Ridnour and move forward.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:39 pm
by Fire Mchale
Krapinsky wrote:I wouldn't. Bynum can't stay healthy, makes $12M/year, and his impact when healthy isn't much greater than Darko's, if even.
I would stick with Darko for the same reasons - he costs us 1/3 of what Bynum makes and doesn't have legs that explode annually.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:16 pm
by solipsistalien
revprodeji wrote:Take Billups. He is a vet leader, solid defender and shooter. Get rid of Flynn/Ridnour and move forward.
Agreed, Wolves need a leader and winner, with Beasley, adding Melo would be redundant.
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:35 pm
by shangrila
Looking at the advanced stats there's not a huge difference between Billups and Ridnour
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:45 pm
by Piecake
I think Aflalo would be a great fit next to Beasley. I doubt Denver is trading him though, a shame
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:55 pm
by change
no offense but you guys are out of your mind to want a 34 year old billups as our pg
Re: DEN still wants cap space?
Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:29 am
by solipsistalien
shangrila wrote:Looking at the advanced stats there's not a huge difference between Billups and Ridnour
My opinion is that they don't need him for the stats, they have two stat stuffers in Beasley and Love, but they need someone who can bring a winning culture and hit game winners. Billups is the man. He can teach those guys how to win.