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RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
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Capn'O wrote:magnumt wrote:Capn'O wrote:
Yeah but we could also trade for somebody else.
Or over complicate things like we have been and get stuck.
Either way, I personally wouldn't be totally mad absorbing a contract that is 3-4 years if it'll help move Melo. Assuming we get SOME assets in return.
--Mags
I think Phil took the wrong tack by directing the coaching process from the wrong chair but I'm a big believer in establishing a 5-man style of play, even during the rebuilding years. That's much harder with a guy like Jackson in the fold. He's gonna stymie the chemistry with the young crew, not build it.
It's layers to this, Mags and he smashes the whole cake. I'd take Ryan Anderson 3 times before him. Yeah, assets included there too.
RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
drekwins wrote:RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
Us...making sure that they use lube before sticking it in
NotPhilJackson wrote:phatmanscoop wrote:NotPhilJackson wrote:
Why on earth would POR do this?
Around the draft they were looking to shed some Salary, doing this gives them a Stretch 4 to put next to Nurkic as well as shedding about 8-9 million in salary
They are going to shed 8 mil in cap space at the cost of a promising youngster and a 1st rounder??
Nope... I dont see it.
RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
Greenie wrote:Sark wrote:
You should jump for joy that Timmy is here....
NoLayupRule wrote:ok
this is my 4 team deal
NY sends Melo, Thomas and Lee out
NY gets Reggies Jackson, Stanley Johnson, Chandler Parsons, Andrew Harrison, Houston 2020 1st round pick, Houston 2022 1st round pick top 10 protected
Houston trades Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza, 2020 1st round pick, 2022 1st round pick top 10 protected, 2018 2nd round pick
Houston gets Carmelo and Courtney Lee
Detroit trades Reggies Jackson and Stanley Johnson
Detroit gets Ryan Anderson, Memphis 2018 lottery protected pick and Houston 2018 2nd round pick
Memphis Trades Chadler Parsons, Andrew Harrison, 2018 lottery protected
Memphis gets Lance Thomas, Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza
why oh why?
Memphis - they are gutted and committed to something. Gasol and Conley are alone out there right now and Parsons has been a failure. They move Parsons contract and get three rotation players. Thomas fits in perfectly off the bench, Gordon starts at the 2 and Ariza starts at the 3. They all fit perfectly. Major team upgrade on both ends. Costs them a pick.
Det - they move Jackson, which is a priority, and it costs them Johnson, which they can live with. Except they get Memphis' pick so its cool. they love it.
Houston - they get Melo. Its gonna cost them though. The do move Anderson's contract but have to move Ariza and Gordon too. Lee fits in perfectly with them as an Ariza/Gordon replacement. Besides they have Paul and Harden and Melo. They need an off the ball defender like Lee, not Gordon.
NY - we lose melo and have to take on some contracts. Jackson is our starting PG. Its not pretty or popular but its ok. Parsons is our starting SF. Its very popular. He's gonna be a chick magnet and popular player in NY despite his contract and injury issues. However the real gems are 2 picks from Houston, Stanley Johnson who actually might be the starting SF and Harrison who we liked in the draft. Its not the best return but it keep people from getting fired and skewered in the press.
two picks, an young upside guy of quality, a potentially upside PG who can run and score with THjr, and a charismatic SF who can space the floor and moves the ball well and is best on a bad team where he's not the primary offense.
thoughts?
drekwins wrote:RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
Us...making sure that they use lube before sticking it in
drekwins wrote:RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
Us...making sure that they use lube before sticking it in
robillionaire wrote:NoLayupRule wrote:ok
this is my 4 team deal
NY sends Melo, Thomas and Lee out
NY gets Reggies Jackson, Stanley Johnson, Chandler Parsons, Andrew Harrison, Houston 2020 1st round pick, Houston 2022 1st round pick top 10 protected
Houston trades Ryan Anderson, Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza, 2020 1st round pick, 2022 1st round pick top 10 protected, 2018 2nd round pick
Houston gets Carmelo and Courtney Lee
Detroit trades Reggies Jackson and Stanley Johnson
Detroit gets Ryan Anderson, Memphis 2018 lottery protected pick and Houston 2018 2nd round pick
Memphis Trades Chadler Parsons, Andrew Harrison, 2018 lottery protected
Memphis gets Lance Thomas, Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza
why oh why?
Memphis - they are gutted and committed to something. Gasol and Conley are alone out there right now and Parsons has been a failure. They move Parsons contract and get three rotation players. Thomas fits in perfectly off the bench, Gordon starts at the 2 and Ariza starts at the 3. They all fit perfectly. Major team upgrade on both ends. Costs them a pick.
Det - they move Jackson, which is a priority, and it costs them Johnson, which they can live with. Except they get Memphis' pick so its cool. they love it.
Houston - they get Melo. Its gonna cost them though. The do move Anderson's contract but have to move Ariza and Gordon too. Lee fits in perfectly with them as an Ariza/Gordon replacement. Besides they have Paul and Harden and Melo. They need an off the ball defender like Lee, not Gordon.
NY - we lose melo and have to take on some contracts. Jackson is our starting PG. Its not pretty or popular but its ok. Parsons is our starting SF. Its very popular. He's gonna be a chick magnet and popular player in NY despite his contract and injury issues. However the real gems are 2 picks from Houston, Stanley Johnson who actually might be the starting SF and Harrison who we liked in the draft. Its not the best return but it keep people from getting fired and skewered in the press.
two picks, an young upside guy of quality, a potentially upside PG who can run and score with THjr, and a charismatic SF who can space the floor and moves the ball well and is best on a bad team where he's not the primary offense.
thoughts?
I will kill myself on the spot if they send us Chandler parsons
Is this a joke
I hate you
RHODEY wrote:Knicksrule2k4 wrote:Melo is def going to Houston. We just have to worry about our return. Mike pretty much confirmed it with that comment
if hes definitely going, whats the holdup?
