Nets Trying To Get Billups And RIP Along With Anthony

[J Smitty]

what the hell are the nets trying to do ? why are they taking on contracts plus renting Melo ? renting Melo is bad enough.

Now they're trying to build a treadmill team ?

Are you really that incompetent to think they'd actually be renting Melo?

Ease up a little, I couldn't imagine Melo signing an extension with the Nets, but if true then sorry I guess ?

It's just that it's readily apparent that Melo would have to sign the extension before any trade, pretty much anywhere, happens. It even says in the article that if terms were to be agreed to, teh Nets would be granted permission to have a face to face meeting with Melo to convince him to sign, before the trade would actually happen.

It's not about whether or not he'll actually agree to an extension. It's that if he were to end up in NJ, it wouldn't be as a rental, under any circumstances. So the point you brought up is irrelevant.

[Jose_Matador]

It's just that it's readily apparent that Melo would have to sign the extension before any trade, pretty much anywhere, happens. It even says in the article that if terms were to be agreed to, teh Nets would be granted permission to have a face to face meeting with Melo to convince him to sign, before the trade would actually happen.

It's not about whether or not he'll actually agree to an extension. It's that if he were to end up in NJ, it wouldn't be as a rental, under any circumstances. So the point you brought up is irrelevant.

I really doubt he signs the extension ... it sounds as though you are a Nuggets fan who would prefer Melo stay in NJ than prosper in NYK ?

[RutgersBJJ]

I'm pretty sure the sane Nets fans know how much of a mistake it would be to trade for Melo. This trade would be really bad. For as much fanfare the new owner is getting he has to be the driving force behind these ridiculous trades. Nets have young pieces in the front-court with Humphries, Lopez, and Favors when they suck again this year they could be looking at a long-term solution to their guard situation. That is the right move for the Nets. Not to blow it all up and give up all their assets to hope to become at the level of the Atlanta Hawks. Carmelo would also have to be only about the money and playing in NY and not about winning if he signed off on this trade. The new Nets team wouldn't even be close to as good as the Nuggets currently are.

[wang000hk]

I hope that was sarcastic.

The Humphries/Brook frontline has been pretty good. Chauncey reunited with Rip could do really well too. I don't think they'd be much worse, if at all, than NY.

A scrub playing out of his mind isn't going to last long in the playoff.
The frontcurt won't win anything in playoff.

As for knicks,at least they have Amare,they need a better defensive C though.

[food4thought]

Nets fan think about this.

Why is Nets pushing for a trade first then wanting to speak with Melo to convince him to sign an extension?

Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't the Nets FO seek for a trade AFTER the fact that they are 100% convinced that Melo will sign with them?

The way I see it, the Nets are playing Russian Roulette and betting that Melo will be convinced to sign that extension.

IMO waste of time, the Nets FO should be more focused on how to get better through other avenues. They are putting all their hopes on Melo signing the extension.

[Shaheen]

Nets fan think about this.

Why is Nets pushing for a trade first then wanting to speak with Melo to convince him to sign an extension?

Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't the Nets FO seek for a trade AFTER the fact that they are 100% convinced that Melo will sign with them?

The way I see it, the Nets are playing Russian Roulette and betting that Melo will be convinced to sign that extension.

IMO waste of time, the Nets FO should be more focused on how to get better through other avenues. They are putting all their hopes on Melo signing the extension.

Wow isn't it possible for Melo to sign an extension before hes traded? If he doesn't no deal. Simple as that.

[Dr Positivity]

Billy King Billy King Billy King!

[boogie-reke]

Seriously someone needs to tell them Nets Melo doesn't want to play for them already lol.

They're like a crazy ugly-ass chick tryin to get the guy to sleep with her in any way possible, even though he doesn't even know she exist

[food4thought]

Nets fan think about this.

Why is Nets pushing for a trade first then wanting to speak with Melo to convince him to sign an extension?

Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't the Nets FO seek for a trade AFTER the fact that they are 100% convinced that Melo will sign with them?

The way I see it, the Nets are playing Russian Roulette and betting that Melo will be convinced to sign that extension.

IMO waste of time, the Nets FO should be more focused on how to get better through other avenues. They are putting all their hopes on Melo signing the extension.

Wow isn't it possible for Melo to sign an extension before hes traded? If he doesn't no deal. Simple as that.

delusional fan is delusional

[Shaheen]

Nets fan think about this.

Why is Nets pushing for a trade first then wanting to speak with Melo to convince him to sign an extension?

Shouldn't it be the other way around? Shouldn't the Nets FO seek for a trade AFTER the fact that they are 100% convinced that Melo will sign with them?

The way I see it, the Nets are playing Russian Roulette and betting that Melo will be convinced to sign that extension.

IMO waste of time, the Nets FO should be more focused on how to get better through other avenues. They are putting all their hopes on Melo signing the extension.

Wow isn't it possible for Melo to sign an extension before hes traded? If he doesn't no deal. Simple as that.

delusional fan is delusional

[Invictus]

I feel sorry for you Nets fan, really I do, because your GM has brain washed you into thinking that Melo really does want to sign an extension, its just that the Nets do not have the proper assets to make the trade.

Really I do feel for your team. I'm not saying that Nets would not land Melo, they might, but it will be without that extension.

Haha sure so I guess all these rumors flying around about Melo and the Nets are just being made up for fun right? I'll believe ESPN over you anytime.

And the Nets would NEVER give up all their assets unless Melo signed an extension. They've made that very clear.

The fact of the matter is Denver isn't even gonna entertain the Knicks. Eddy Curry, Gallo, and no picks is perhaps one of the worst offers they've received.

Then you must believe this

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archi ... f_traded/#

[Knickz4life88]

Wow so much hate. Everyone acts like the Knicks team is soooo much better. Take Amare off the Knicks right now and you have a team not much better than the Nets. And with Billups, Hamilton, AND Melo I would say the Nets could be better.

Why does it matter if the Knicks team is more appealing? Denver has no interest in spare parts and Melo has no interest in gambling his financial stability with the new CBA.

The fact of the matter is this Nets team would be pretty good an with a few more changes it could end up being a title contender.

thats has to be the most (Please Use More Appropriate Word) comment i have ever seen...take away any teams number 1 guy and the team wont be good you idiot..take away kobe the lakers aint a great or even good team..take away kevin durant the thunder aint a good team take away lopez and maybe the nets dont even have a win at this point LOL...the knicks have a rookie of the yr candidate and if not for griffin he might of had a good chance to win it..arguably an all star point guard in raymond felton..a MUCH improved guy and possibly all star with great numbers in chandler..oh and the knicks are a nice amount of games ABOVE 500...Who does your nets have? a center that cant grab 7 rebounds a game..a toronto scrub whos playing great cuz of how bad you guys are doing..Nets are nowhere near as good as the knicks even without Amare..why would Carmelo sign on this..he's better off to stay in denver then going to nj

[Prot9]

If anything, the reason this trade doesn't happen is because Melo doesn't agree to an extension. I'm pretty sure everyone agrees the Nets have the BEST assets to offer. Or at least they are currently offering the best. How many teams can beat Favors, Murphy, Harris, and multiple first round picks?

in order to rent Melo .. yup, deal with it delusional Nets fan.

I don't know how many times this needs to be said, the Nets are not trading for an unextended Melo. That's been made pretty clear by many reports:

Marc Stein:

New Jersey won't sign off on the trade unless Anthony agrees to sign a three-year, $65 million extension with the Nets as part of the transaction in what is known as an extend-and-trade.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/ ... id=6000845

So please get your facts straight. And here I thought I was the ball boy.

[Jose_Matador]

If anything, the reason this trade doesn't happen is because Melo doesn't agree to an extension. I'm pretty sure everyone agrees the Nets have the BEST assets to offer. Or at least they are currently offering the best. How many teams can beat Favors, Murphy, Harris, and multiple first round picks?

in order to rent Melo .. yup, deal with it delusional Nets fan.

I don't know how many times this needs to be said, the Nets are not trading for an unextended Melo. That's been made pretty clear by many reports:

Marc Stein:

New Jersey won't sign off on the trade unless Anthony agrees to sign a three-year, $65 million extension with the Nets as part of the transaction in what is known as an extend-and-trade.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/ ... id=6000845

So please get your facts straight. And here I thought I was the ball boy.

Then you can pretty much treat these ESPN reports like fecal matter because Carmelo is not signing an extension with the Nets, most likely this is just phone conversations between Denver and NJ, conversations that aren't really going anywhere because the key pice (Carmelo) will not sign off on such a depleted team, or horrible as is.


did you not here Carmelo in that one interview when asked what does he think about a potential Nets trade ?

"Thats terrible" - Carmelo Anthony

[Jimmy76]

the travis outlaw contract isn't bad enough

they want rip

[Shaheen]

thats has to be the most (Please Use More Appropriate Word) comment i have ever seen...take away any teams number 1 guy and the team wont be good you idiot..take away kobe the lakers aint a great or even good team..take away kevin durant the thunder aint a good team take away lopez and maybe the nets dont even have a win at this point LOL...the knicks have a rookie of the yr candidate and if not for griffin he might of had a good chance to win it..arguably an all star point guard in raymond felton..a MUCH improved guy and possibly all star with great numbers in chandler..oh and the knicks are a nice amount of games ABOVE 500...Who does your nets have? a center that cant grab 7 rebounds a game..a toronto scrub whos playing great cuz of how bad you guys are doing..Nets are nowhere near as good as the knicks even without Amare..why would Carmelo sign on this..he's better off to stay in denver then going to nj

Actually, your grammar has to be the most (Please Use More Appropriate Word) thing you've ever seen. The Knicks are just good cause they have Amare. If the Nets get Melo they can do the same meaning its not like the Knicks are some elite team.

Oh and your bias is unbelievable. The Thunder and Lakers would still be GREAT teams if you took away Durant and Kobe. Rookie of the year candidate your joking right? Fields doesn't touch Griffin and hes not at Wall's level either.

All start point guard? Chandler a possible all star?

There's such a difference between reality and the world in the minds of Knick fans. Why would he come to NY rather than Denver?

You think NY has ANY chance to do better in the eat than Denver does? They will NEVER touch the Celtics, Heat, or maybe even the Magic. He wants a change of scenery and he's from Brooklyn. The Nets are a very logical choice.

They have a new arena, the richest sports team owner in the world, and multiple draft picks to get better.

[Prot9]

Then you can pretty much treat these ESPN reports like fecal matter because Carmelo is not signing an extension with the Nets, most likely this is just phone conversations between Denver and NJ, conversations that aren't really going anywhere because the key pice (Carmelo) will not sign off on such a depleted team, or horrible as is.


did you not here Carmelo in that one interview when asked what does he think about a potential Nets trade ?

"Thats terrible" - Carmelo Anthony

He did not say "That's terrible" he said "I haven't heard that one." Make factual statements please.

When asked about being traded to the Nets, here's what he actually said:

"Anthony was asked Saturday if there was a possible scenario of signing the extension to go to the Nets.
"Wherever I go, I'm going to sign the extension," he said.

http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_16895266

[Shaheen]

the travis outlaw contract isn't bad enough

they want rip

Exaggeration of the season. Outlaw got the MLE and the Nets HAD to meet the salary cap requirements. We'll see who gave out the real bad contracts when Boozer is making 18 million in his mid 30s.

[retrospect24]

Joe Dumars would still rather pair them with Darko.

[J Smitty]

Knicks fans are hilarious. They're calling fans of other teams delusional? Such irony.