Melo 15: The End Is Nigh

[whonka]

Agreed. He's coming to Chicago and I couldn't be more excited. This is like Christmas.

Omer was my boo - and I'll never forget him - but Nikola is a better prospect than Omer ever was.

The Reign of Mirotic had just begun.

Mirotic and McDermott. On the court. At the same time. Both wide open.

And Lance shoots a contested jumper.

[IndianPlaya17]

Doesn't bringing Mirotic over cut into cap space? We also can't trade him for 30 days...apparently. So using him in a S&T isn't possible.

[TheWhitePanther]

We can still trade Mirotic's rights without actually sign him, right?

Yes, but the fact that we're actually negotiating with him to sign a deal suggests otherwise.

But we don't actually know what type of deal they're negotiating. IIRC, most of the international reports and even local reports are saying Mirotic is ready to come play in the US, not necessarily with the Bulls.

[Ctownbulls]

Well my worst fears are coming to light now. McDermott and Mirotic are nice pieces for sure, but unproven as they get and we still are searching for that second ball handler scorer like it is the holy grail.

Vince Carter and Paul Pierce

[The Kane]

Why let the truth get in the way of your misplaced rage...

The truth as kc reported that the lakers offered a contract that surpasses the bulls financial means and the bulls aren't prepared to gut the team (read: trade Taj) to get him.

KC also reported that Melo is the one who wants Taj on the team.

Like I said - don't let the truth get in the way.

KC also reported the Bulls wouldn't trade Deng. You can't take anything he says as gospel.

For all we know Melo would be ok with the Bulls trading Taj. In which case he probably shouldn't have been at the meeting. Either way, as of now we have no idea whether Melo wants Taj traded or not.

[IrishBeatdown]

Well my worst fears are coming to light now. McDermott and Mirotic are nice pieces for sure, but unproven as they get and we still are searching for that second ball handler scorer like it is the holy grail.

Vince Carter and Paul Pierce

I agree, those are my worst fears as well.

[Magilla_Gorilla]

Agreed. He's coming to Chicago and I couldn't be more excited. This is like Christmas.

Omer was my boo - and I'll never forget him - but Nikola is a better prospect than Omer ever was.

The Reign of Mirotic had just begun.

Mirotic and McDermott. On the court. At the same time. Both wide open.

And Lance shoots a contested jumper.

I laughed.

[otwok]

While everyone has been in Charlie Brown mode I have been doing some research and here is what I've come up with.

Carmelo Anthony has eliminated the Mavs. Mitch Kupchuk flew out to Cleveland yesterday after the meeting with Melo to meet with Lebron's agent. Now with the Lakers offering Melo the max why would he fly out to Cleveland if he thought Melo would take it? They wouldn't have the room to sign Lebron and that is a longer process. With Melo eliminating Mavs and Lakers while making the offer moving on seemingly, it seems to be between Houston, Chicago, and NY. Reports say that Melo will stay in NY. But that's all media stuff. There is a reason Players don't talk to media as much because they always make a story.

Now with this Mirotic deal, from what I understand the Bulls knew about this a while ago. This was coming, so it isn't like the Bulls are moving on. In fact, since they knew it was coming why would they go see Gasol? Taj, Mirotic, and Gasol seems like overkill. I don't think they'll sign mirotic instead they'll trade his rights, I think they are buying time to see what Melo does.

What I am saying is that if we look at it logically with all the pieces, the Bulls are still very much in the running. Melo may or may not have made up his mind but he isn't tipping his hand. Melo may go back to NY but nobody and nobody knows anything. I am sure there's been some sort of contact and the Bulls know where they stand. I don't think it'll be a surprise to anybody.

What I don't want is Lance Stephenson. I would rather put my eggs in the Love basket especially since the Bulls are the only team aside from GSW that he'll extend with.

[Jvaughn]

FWIW, no matter how this all turns out, I had a blast. Goes without saying, but if we don't get him, I'm going to have to avoid this board for the next few weeks. Love you guys.

[Chitownbulls]

My girl is watching this LALA show an shes HOLLYWOOD AS HELL

[Red Larrivee]

But we don't actually know what type of deal they're negotiating. IIRC, most of the international reports and even local reports are saying Mirotic is ready to come play in the US, not necessarily with the Bulls.

Financially, we don't know, but we know they're negotiating a deal for him to play for the Bulls. That's what Windhorst is reporting.

[ripdirty]

I'm sure we all knew Melo was gone run to the money.. Dear god please let us sign a wing player than can dribble and create his own shot. I don't know if we can take another season with only one guy that can create

[randybrown]

[MisterRoy]

We should make a pact that if we don't get Melo, no complaining about it. No sense focusing on what might have been cause it isn't going to happen.

Glass half full, please!

[Chitownbulls]

We NEED BALL HANDLERS!!!!

[Polynice4Pippen]

While everyone has been in Charlie Brown mode I have been doing some research and here is what I've come up with.

Carmelo Anthony has eliminated the Mavs. Mitch Kupchuk flew out to Cleveland yesterday after the meeting with Melo to meet with Lebron's agent. Now with the Lakers offering Melo the max why would he fly out to Cleveland if he thought Melo would take it? They wouldn't have the room to sign Lebron and that is a longer process. With Melo eliminating Mavs and Lakers while making the offer moving on seemingly, it seems to be between Houston, Chicago, and NY. Reports say that Melo will stay in NY. But that's all media stuff. There is a reason Players don't talk to media as much because they always make a story.

Now with this Mirotic deal, from what I understand the Bulls knew about this a while ago. This was coming, so it isn't like the Bulls are moving on. In fact, since they knew it was coming why would they go see Gasol? Taj, Mirotic, and Gasol seems like overkill. I don't think they'll sign mirotic instead they'll trade his rights, I think they are buying time to see what Melo does.

What I am saying is that if we look at it logically with all the pieces, the Bulls are still very much in the running. Melo may or may not have made up his mind but he isn't tipping his hand. Melo may go back to NY but nobody and nobody knows anything. I am sure there's been some sort of contact and the Bulls know where they stand. I don't think it'll be a surprise to anybody.

What I don't want is Lance Stephenson. I would rather put my eggs in the Love basket especially since the Bulls are the only team aside from GSW that he'll extend with.

Preach.

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[Tenchi Ryu]

If I had to make a guess, I'd bet Carmelo is legitimately making a decision that's tough on him. We all know he wants to stay in NY, that's why the pitching Gasol to NY thing shouldn't have been a surprise. He wants a reason to stay. But he knows as well as everyone else that the only thing he has to go off is PJax word, that's it. He's spent the past 2 years upset about NY being a sh%tty team with crap coaches. If he gets stuck in this same situation AGAIN for 2 years, he's gonna regret.


And I bet 5 bucks he already knows this and doesn't want to go through it again if Winning is truly important to him. He has to make the choice, recorded success vs money and promises.

[the ultimates]

Agreed. He's coming to Chicago and I couldn't be more excited. This is like Christmas.

Omer was my boo - and I'll never forget him - but Nikola is a better prospect than Omer ever was.

The Reign of Mirotic had just begun.

Mirotic and McDermott. On the court. At the same time. Both wide open.

That's the face Dre made when he saw that billion dollar check from Apple.

[Ice the knees]

While everyone has been in Charlie Brown mode I have been doing some research and here is what I've come up with.

Carmelo Anthony has eliminated the Mavs. Mitch Kupchuk flew out to Cleveland yesterday after the meeting with Melo to meet with Lebron's agent. Now with the Lakers offering Melo the max why would he fly out to Cleveland if he thought Melo would take it? They wouldn't have the room to sign Lebron and that is a longer process. With Melo eliminating Mavs and Lakers while making the offer moving on seemingly, it seems to be between Houston, Chicago, and NY. Reports say that Melo will stay in NY. But that's all media stuff. There is a reason Players don't talk to media as much because they always make a story.

Now with this Mirotic deal, from what I understand the Bulls knew about this a while ago. This was coming, so it isn't like the Bulls are moving on. In fact, since they knew it was coming why would they go see Gasol? Taj, Mirotic, and Gasol seems like overkill. I don't think they'll sign mirotic instead they'll trade his rights, I think they are buying time to see what Melo does.

What I am saying is that if we look at it logically with all the pieces, the Bulls are still very much in the running. Melo may or may not have made up his mind but he isn't tipping his hand. Melo may go back to NY but nobody and nobody knows anything. I am sure there's been some sort of contact and the Bulls know where they stand. I don't think it'll be a surprise to anybody.

What I don't want is Lance Stephenson. I would rather put my eggs in the Love basket especially since the Bulls are the only team aside from GSW that he'll extend with.

Good post. I think one thing is for sure and that's something is going on with that PF spot. Of course last year depth at the PF/C spot was pretty weak, however the Bulls made it work...even if it was partly luck.

But I'm with you. Bringing Taj to the meeting, flying out to visit Gasol shortly after, knowing Mirotic was coming over...It seems like it's using an elephant gun to kill a gnat. The lack of depth wasn't THAT big of an issue.

So this is definitely the one piece of the puzzle that I wish I was privy to...Why are the Bulls so infatuated with covering all of their bases at that spot? Or are they just genuniely that concerned about depth and want to ride 4 deep and cut some very talented players minutes down

If I had to bet they are looking to consolidate. But how that happens, I have no clue.

[WhiteM0nkey]

According to one of my source, Mirotic buyout should be finalized by 4th July but considering thats national holiday there in USA, it might be adjusted for few days, anyway expect buyout to be completed soon, there is like 90% chance that Mirotic will come over and play next season in NBA.

Vuc N Pek called this one, was all over it, called it a week ago. When he called it a week ago, not sure that you can claim the bulls are shifting into plan B. It was always going to be July 4. This was all part of the plan.

What this plan ends up being I don't have a clue. The mad scientists are at work.

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