MeloDrama Part V

ag3 · Post #1861 » by **ag3** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 12:33 pm

I've thought from the beginning that Melo is either teaming up with Lebron or staying in NY.
The delay, IMO, is Carmelo waiting to see what Lebron does.
And if he can team up with him somewhere.

kosmovitelli · Post #1862 » by **kosmovitelli** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 12:34 pm

vallen wrote:i still think hes using the LA thing to justify taking full max after talking smack on the discount. he wants to look like a returning hero, rather then a lying sack of doggy poop...

In april 2010, Lebron said "I got a goal, and it's a huge goal, and that's to bring an NBA championship here to Cleveland and I won't stop until I get it". Three months later, he left Cleveland for Miami !

Just like Lebron wasn't supposed to say publicly he wanted to leave Cleveland, Melo couldn't say he wanted the max. He had to say he was willing to take less money. That's just PR.

I don't think he's using the Lakers, he's just taking his time. He enjoys every minute of free agency.

It could also be a way to get back at Phil Jackson (when he said he hoped Melo would be true to his word and take less money).

If, as expected, he returns and there's a press conference, Melo will be asked questions about that paycut talk. Same for Phil. Both need a story to justify the contract. The Lakers offer will indeed help their case (Phil had to match in order to keep Melo and Melo can argue Knicks already added salaries past 2015 with Calderon, Knicks are over the apron and no flexibility so there was no reason for him to take a paycut at this point). He can also use the rising salary cap in 2015 as an excuse.

Anyway, the fans will be so happy he remained a Knick, they won't really care about his max contract during the off-season. But he can expect a backlash if Knicks start the season like last year and fail to make the playoffs next april.

April 2, 2010

In an interview on NBA TV, LeBron James indicated that he "won't stop" until he reaches his goal of winning a title in Cleveland.

"I got a goal, and it's a huge goal, and that's to bring an NBA championship here to Cleveland," James said. "And I won't stop until I get it."

Taken literally, James' statement is newsworthy because it would mean that the Cavs' superstar, who can become a free-agent this summer, would stay in Cleveland at least as long as it takes to bring the city an NBA championship.

xNewYorkMadex · Post #1863 » by **xNewYorkMadex** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 12:45 pm

The weekend is gone, Monday has arrived. This is a fact.

Bob Ross · Post #1864 » by **Bob Ross** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 12:49 pm

I expect no announcement today

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Post #1865 » by **j4remi** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 12:59 pm

SAS said NY is the front runner, Melo wants a no-trade clause in the contract.

Mentioned Philly as an option to take an Amare/Shump trade for a salary dump.

Mentioned if Bosh opts out, Miami is a possibility. Mentioned Houston, Dallas, LA as still in the mix. Ended it with a "but the Melo I know loves his money."

Rasho Brezec · Post #1866 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 12:59 pm

It's 85 degrees in your useless Fahrenheits and I started drinking just after lunch. This is going to be a long day.

Rasho Brezec · Post #1867 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:00 pm

j4remi wrote:SAS said NY is the front runner, Melo wants a no-trade clause in the contract.

Mentioned Philly as an option to take an Amare/Shump trade for a salary dump.

Mentioned if Bosh opts out, Miami is a possibility. Mentioned Houston, Dallas, LA as still in the mix. Ended it with a "but the Melo I know loves his money."

Lol, kick him to the curb. No-trade clause my butt.

Jay10 · Post #1868 » by **Jay10** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:00 pm

j4remi wrote:SAS said NY is the front runner, Melo wants a no-trade clause in the contract.

Mentioned Philly as an option to take an Amare/Shump trade for a salary dump.

Mentioned if Bosh opts out, Miami is a possibility. Mentioned Houston, Dallas, LA as still in the mix. Ended it with a "but the Melo I know loves his money."

Tell him to sign a 2 year contract then, that way he'll get his no-trade clause.

Bob Ross · Post #1869 » by **Bob Ross** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:00 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:It's 85 degrees in your useless Fahrenheits and I started drinking just after lunch. This is going to be a long day.

This made me lol.

I've been a strong advocate of switching to Kelvin for years

dreamer3kx · Post #1870 » by **dreamer3kx** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:03 pm

I really hoping Melo goes somewhere else, the dude has a lot of miles and is two years away from totally breaking down like Wade, dont do it, we've seen the best of him, incredible scorer and one of the best Knicks ever in short period of time.

VirginiaKnickFan · Post #1871 » by **VirginiaKnickFan** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:05 pm

j4remi wrote:SAS said NY is the front runner, Melo wants a no-trade clause in the contract.

Mentioned Philly as an option to take an Amare/Shump trade for a salary dump.

Mentioned if Bosh opts out, Miami is a possibility. Mentioned Houston, Dallas, LA as still in the mix. Ended it with a "but the Melo I know loves his money."

SAS just throwing stuff out there on Amare/Shump...no way that happens.

kosmovitelli · Post #1872 » by **kosmovitelli** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:05 pm

Don't hold your breath, so many BS rumors !

For example, Joe Lull started a BS rumor and Dan Gilbert immediatly responded and shot it down ! LOL

[tweet]https://twitter.com/LullOnSports/status/485848038536413184[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/cavsdan/status/485860561473650689[/tweet]

Post #1873 » by **mpharris36** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:05 pm

I understand Melo wanting some kind of trade protection. The guy doesn't want to go to Minnesota or Memphis or Detroit.

However I wouldn't give him a complete no trade clause. I would work out with him that these are the places we could trade you too if we decided to go in another direction down the road (Chicago, LA, dallas, Houston, Miami) the bigger market teams.

2010 · Post #1874 » by **2010** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:05 pm

bishnykfan wrote:I am wondering why Melo hasn't signed yet. If he wants to come back to NY, he knows what Phil is all about and has supposedly been offered a max contract. I'm starting to think that he is delaying his decision so he can either end up in Miami with Lebron or in Chicago. It seems to me that he is using the LA max story to put off his signing. I'm not saying that he won't end up back in NY if Lebron goes to Cleveland or if Chicago can't get him his max contract, but if he really wanted to sign in NY, then what is he waiting for?

This.

Rasho Brezec · Post #1875 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:07 pm

Bob Ross wrote:
Rasho Brezec wrote:It's 85 degrees in your useless Fahrenheits and I started drinking just after lunch. This is going to be a long day.

This made me lol.

I've been a strong advocate of switching to Kelvin for years

The rest of the world uses Celsius.

Post #1876 » by **moocow007** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:07 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:It's 85 degrees in your useless Fahrenheits and I started drinking just after lunch. This is going to be a long day.

Rasho Brezec · Post #1877 » by **Rasho Brezec** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:09 pm

mpharris36 wrote:I understand Melo wanting some kind of trade protection. The guy doesn't want to go to Minnesota or Memphis or Detroit.

However I wouldn't give him a complete no trade clause. I would work out with him that these are the places we could trade you too if we decided to go in another direction down the road (Chicago, LA, dallas, Houston, Miami) the bigger market teams.

There either is a no-trade clause or there isn't. He shouldn't get one. Trade his maxed out fat ass to Milwaukee at the deadline.

dreamer3kx · Post #1878 » by **dreamer3kx** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:09 pm

Why would James want to play for Gilbert, why financially help that dude.

Post #1879 » by **mpharris36** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:09 pm

Rasho Brezec wrote:
Bob Ross wrote:
Rasho Brezec wrote:It's 85 degrees in your useless Fahrenheits and I started drinking just after lunch. This is going to be a long day.

This made me lol.

I've been a strong advocate of switching to Kelvin for years

The rest of the world uses Celsius.

we do it just to piss the rest of the world off

Bob Ross · Post #1880 » by **Bob Ross** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 1:10 pm

There are a ton of reasons why he may not have agreed already.

1. Maybe he has his eyes on another team like some of y'all are saying

2. Working out finer details and specifics. SAS says he wants a no trade clause.

3. He really did want a few days to let it all sink in

4. He likes how this has gotten everyone all fired up. NBA star egos are something that many of us have probably never truly experienced. He seriously may be loving everyone wondering what he's gonna do.

5. Variables that we have no clue about

This is all my speculation. What the hell do I know