Melo 12: RealGM takes over the United Center

Droseisthe1 · Post #1901 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:06 am

LobosJordan wrote:Does anybody know what restaurant they went to?

I know it was in a hotel. But is it like mad expensive?

Peninsula Hotel. Probably.

logical_art · Post #1902 » by **logical_art** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:07 am

Assuming we have to give up something of value to get Melo, I think giving up McDermott makes the most sense given his positional overlap with Melo.

Post #1903 » by **RedBulls23** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:07 am

LobosJordan wrote:Houston, Dallas have no shot.

IF the Lakers had Jerry Buss or Phil Jackson they probably would. But the lakers are in shambles, and don't have those two names anymore. So they have no shot. The Bulls got this.

Lakers don't even have a head coach yet.

Droseisthe1 · Post #1904 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:07 am

What about all he hacks like Bill Simmons who said Thibs would leave Chi for Memphis or NY. Like do these guys get held accountable after these is topic statements?

Droseisthe1 · Post #1905 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:09 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264[/tweet]

Post #1906 » by **GimmeDat** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:09 am

PaKii94 wrote:
GimmeDat wrote:
PaKii94 wrote:

with the way 2nd tier FAs are getting paid prolly not likely

You're right, but it looks like a lot of that is because teams are valuing perimeter shooting.

I'd say the Bradley market is about 6-7mil, maybe a bit less considering injury concerns. And he might take a little bit less to start on a contender.

well thats what im talking about he can also shoot it decently well while providing defense... he will get paid

Let's hope not... I don't think he has too much of a reputation as a shooter.

Magilla_Gorilla · Post #1907 » by **Magilla_Gorilla** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:09 am

logical_art wrote:Assuming we have to give up something of value to get Melo, I think giving up McDermott makes the most sense given his positional overlap with Melo.

The Bulls drafted Dougie to play with a guy like Melo.

LobosJordan · Post #1908 » by **LobosJordan** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:10 am

like hell the Knicks won't take Boozer.

They'll take him, and they will like it. They have zero leverage here.

Flopper · Post #1909 » by **Flopper** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:10 am

Kind of amazing that years worth of hate and frustration directed at DRose has been wiped away in a couple hours by a fake story from Alex Kennedy. :lol:

organix85 · Post #1910 » by **organix85** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:10 am

Man... Rose being that involved was a very very good thing.

kurtatx · Post #1911 » by **kurtatx** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:11 am

Droseisthe1 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264[/tweet]

I just picture Broussard in his Miami heat bed sheets and pajamas thinking up headlines to make up.

SteelerSpartan · Post #1912 » by **SteelerSpartan** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:11 am

Droseisthe1 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264[/tweet]

Time to get a 3rd team lined up then

weneeda2guard · Post #1913 » by **weneeda2guard** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:11 am

Jimmy is a young great piece with great value on a cheap deal. And although he has an extension coming up he won't command more than 5-7 mill on the open market which mean going forward he a great asset

You don't salary dump that. You get value back for that

On top of that jimmy and mirotic in any deal makes ny say yes to a s&t so again it makes no sense to just salary dump a great asset like jimmy.

Just dump snell and offer 16.5 instead of 16.9. Keep jimmy until you can trade him for a great piece or asset.

Post #1914 » by **kingkirk** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:11 am

This is the tweet everyone is mentioning re Butler.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/chicagobullsbot/status/484175409932537856[/tweet]

He makes no mention of Snell or the unguaranteed deals. Are they factored in here in this calculation or not?

If the answer is no, you can replace Butler with those deals.

If the answer is yes, and we're forced down the cap road via an agreement with Melo, then cya later Jimmy.

He is far lass critical than Taj, and is more replaceable as well, not to mention we may lose him anyway come extension time.

ryan44 · Post #1915 » by **ryan44** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:11 am

Red-Bulls83 wrote:
LobosJordan wrote:Houston, Dallas have no shot.

IF the Lakers had Jerry Buss or Phil Jackson they probably would. But the lakers are in shambles, and don't have those two names anymore. So they have no shot. The Bulls got this.

Lakers don't even have a head coach yet.

But Kobe. Who would turn down the opportunity of playing with a 36-year old Kobe Bryant coming off a major injury and a broken down Steve Nash?

Post #1916 » by **mpharris36** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:12 am

LobosJordan wrote:like hell the Knicks won't take Boozer.

They'll take him, and they will like it. They have zero leverage here.

Melo making 60 million over 4 years to Melo making 96 million 4 years says otherwise.

Post #1917 » by **Payt10** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:12 am

The Bulls could probably find a 3rd team to take Boozer if NY absolutely does not want him. Would have to send a ton of picks over though

Axl Rose · Post #1918 » by **Axl Rose** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:12 am

LobosJordan wrote:like hell the Knicks won't take Boozer.

They'll take him, and they will like it. They have zero leverage here.

we dont need boozer to make it work

kurtatx · Post #1919 » by **kurtatx** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:13 am

SteelerSpartan wrote:
Droseisthe1 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264[/tweet]

Time to get a 3rd team lined up then

Why? A sign and trade would indicate Melo is going to the Bulls. That's a huge power shift in negotiations,

Droseisthe1 · Post #1920 » by **Droseisthe1** » Wed Jul 2, 2014 4:13 am

kurtatx wrote:
Droseisthe1 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard/status/484186499584651264[/tweet]

I just picture Broussard in his Miami heat bed sheets and pajamas thinking up headlines to make up.

Could this signify Melo is already leaning towards Chicago?