DEN still wants cap space?

shrink · Post #1 » by **shrink** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:32 pm

"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.

theGreatRC · Post #2 » by **theGreatRC** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:35 pm

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.

Saltine · Post #3 » by **Saltine** » Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:46 pm

Afflalo would be a good addition, defense and threes are nice.

theGreatRC · Post #4 » by **theGreatRC** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:03 am

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.

Krapinsky · Post #5 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:06 am

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.

NewWolvesOrder · Post #6 » by **NewWolvesOrder** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:35 am

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

shangrila · Post #7 » by **shangrila** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:19 am

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?

jade_hippo · Post #8 » by **jade_hippo** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 3:21 am

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.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #9 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:44 am

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

Esohny · Post #10 » by **Esohny** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:07 am

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.

younggunsmn · Post #11 » by **younggunsmn** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 5:53 am

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.

Krapinsky · Post #12 » by **Krapinsky** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 6:01 am

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.

Saltine · Post #13 » by **Saltine** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:05 am

Broken players are not fun to watch...

Post #14 » by **revprodeji** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 7:41 pm

Take Billups. He is a vet leader, solid defender and shooter. Get rid of Flynn/Ridnour and move forward.

Fire Mchale · Post #15 » by **Fire Mchale** » Wed Dec 29, 2010 8:39 pm

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.

solipsistalien · Post #16 » by **solipsistalien** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 9:16 pm

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.

shangrila · Post #17 » by **shangrila** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:35 pm

Looking at the advanced stats there's not a huge difference between Billups and Ridnour

Piecake · Post #18 » by **Piecake** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:45 pm

I think Aflalo would be a great fit next to Beasley. I doubt Denver is trading him though, a shame

change · Post #19 » by **change** » Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:55 pm

no offense but you guys are out of your mind to want a 34 year old billups as our pg

solipsistalien · Post #20 » by **solipsistalien** » Fri Dec 31, 2010 12:29 am

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.