Let's Make a Deal: Thunder Trade Targets

spearsy23 · Post #2641 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 4:26 pm

Knrstz wrote:Kyle O’Quinn is still out there too. He’s got a little bit of range to his shot which would be nice.

Doesn't he just feel like the guy that ends up in golden state?

Balkman32 · Post #2642 » by **Balkman32** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 5:13 pm

Ontario wrote:
Balkman32 wrote:Do we use the mid level?

What kind of trade will Melo accept?

I hope we use the MLE, I know money wise it is asking a lot but I honestly feel the team is close.

I expect Melo to be traded or bought out this year at some point. As an expiring contract he will be valuable close to the deadline and Presti will probably gladly flip him for a player with a controllable contract. If Melo is not okay with that he is a highly likely for a buyout for veteran help going into the playoffs candidate for one of either the Rockets or Lakers, (then we try our best in F/A with his space which I know is not the teams forte, but it's something at least).

Carmelo needs to be coming off the bench, it's right for the team currently. Plus if he does want a shot at maybe still landing a half decent contract next yer he may be willing to waive his trade clause to somewhere that will give him more minutes/stats.

Melo with the 2nd unit makes a ton of sense. But, it does not look like he is interested in that since he didn't hang out with Russ, PG, and Nas this past weekend.

Post #2643 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 5:18 pm

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

Pillendreher · Post #2644 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 5:29 pm

Andre Roberstan wrote:

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

It would be quite comical if we'd send Melo back to the Knicks.

Post #2645 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 5:31 pm

Andre Roberstan wrote:

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

Hmm...mixed feelings on that if he comes here.

Pillendreher · Post #2646 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 5:38 pm

Knrstz wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

Hmm...mixed feelings on that if he comes here.

I think it depends what would go the other way, no?

Post #2647 » by **ThunderBolt** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 5:57 pm

Pillendreher wrote:
Knrstz wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

Hmm...mixed feelings on that if he comes here.

I think it depends what would go the other way, no?

Abrines and singler would be my guess.

Pillendreher · Post #2648 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 6:10 pm

Knrstz wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:
Knrstz wrote:Hmm...mixed feelings on that if he comes here.

I think it depends what would go the other way, no?

Abrines and singler would be my guess.

So basically to get the Knicks a shot at trying out Abrines for the year while saving roughly $ 14 million in total salary? I guess I could see that. Makes me wonder how that would fit with lowering the luxury tax though.

Thunder Up · Post #2649 » by **Thunder Up** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 6:14 pm

I would take Courtney for Abrines and Singler all day...
Ferguson has way more upside than Alex, and Courtney can give our bench a nice spark and he could play over Roberson in crunch time if it called for it

Plus if he busts, that's a good contract for a trade next year

Balkman32 · Post #2650 » by **Balkman32** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 7:34 pm

Pillendreher wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

It would be quite comical if we'd send Melo back to the Knicks.

I don't think the Knicks can re-acquire Melo since its been less than a year since he was traded.

spearsy23 · Post #2651 » by **spearsy23** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 7:37 pm

Balkman32 wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:
Andre Roberstan wrote:

Read on Twitter

This guy is a known fan source for NY Knicks stuff.

It would be quite comical if we'd send Melo back to the Knicks.

I don't think the Knicks can re-acquire Melo since its been less than a year since he was traded.

I've never been clear on rather that means 365 days or a league year. Either way it could be agreed to.

Balkman32 · Post #2652 » by **Balkman32** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 7:39 pm

Lee has 2 years $25 million left on his deal. I don't know If I would be too interested in dealing Abrines for him. But, a Patterson and Singler for Lee makes sense to me. I think the Knicks can do better tho.

Balkman32 · Post #2653 » by **Balkman32** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 7:42 pm

spearsy23 wrote:
Balkman32 wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:
It would be quite comical if we'd send Melo back to the Knicks.

I don't think the Knicks can re-acquire Melo since its been less than a year since he was traded.

I've never been clear on rather that means 365 days or a league year. Either way it could be agreed to.

I believe its 365.

Pillendreher · Post #2654 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 7:43 pm

Dear Sam,

please don't trade Adams.

Thanks

Pillendreher · Post #2655 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 7:54 pm

Read on Twitter

Mhhh.

Ontario · Post #2656 » by **Ontario** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 8:08 pm

Balkman32 wrote:
Ontario wrote:
Balkman32 wrote:Do we use the mid level?

What kind of trade will Melo accept?

I hope we use the MLE, I know money wise it is asking a lot but I honestly feel the team is close.

I expect Melo to be traded or bought out this year at some point. As an expiring contract he will be valuable close to the deadline and Presti will probably gladly flip him for a player with a controllable contract. If Melo is not okay with that he is a highly likely for a buyout for veteran help going into the playoffs candidate for one of either the Rockets or Lakers, (then we try our best in F/A with his space which I know is not the teams forte, but it's something at least).

Carmelo needs to be coming off the bench, it's right for the team currently. Plus if he does want a shot at maybe still landing a half decent contract next yer he may be willing to waive his trade clause to somewhere that will give him more minutes/stats.

Melo with the 2nd unit makes a ton of sense. But, it does not look like he is interested in that since he didn't hang out with Russ, PG, and Nas this past weekend.

Whose asking him to be interested in it?

kxa007 · Post #2657 » by **kxa007** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 10:10 pm

Melo isn't leaving, think about it, he can't be traded and if they buy him out, the Thunder will be competing against him in the playoffs with which ever team he signs with.

Sam Presti is a genius, he isn't going to do that, someone else is getting traded.

Kizz Fastfists · Post #2658 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 10:13 pm

kxa007 wrote:Melo isn't leaving, think about it, he can't be traded and if they buy him out, the Thunder will be competing against him in the playoffs with which ever team he signs with.

Sam Presti is a genius, he isn't going to do that, someone else is getting traded.

If Sam Presti is a genius then he WANTS to compete against Melo in the playoffs. The problem whatever team picks him up for the vet minimum won't have Donovan coaching so they will play him minimum minutes in the playoffs instead of letting him cost them playoff games.

Post #2659 » by **retrobro90** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 10:13 pm

Sneakerreporter saying Reke to Indy 1-year 12 million

kxa007 · Post #2660 » by **kxa007** » Mon Jul 2, 2018 10:19 pm

Kizz Fastfists wrote:
kxa007 wrote:Melo isn't leaving, think about it, he can't be traded and if they buy him out, the Thunder will be competing against him in the playoffs with which ever team he signs with.

Sam Presti is a genius, he isn't going to do that, someone else is getting traded.

If Sam Presti is a genius then he WANTS to compete against Melo in the playoffs. The problem whatever team picks him up for the vet minimum won't have Donovan coaching so they will play him minimum minutes in the playoffs instead of letting him cost them playoff games.

It makes more sense to keep the roster together and be crafty to replace the lower end guys with vet mins now that they basically have a complete roster. Some other vet min may join too. Its not our money, all the moves so far doesnt seem to be about money. The 21% corp tax rate helps too.