Melo Thread 19: It's Spidey Austin..it was Spidey all along.

BullHeaded · Post #1182 » by **BullHeaded** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:34 pm

thejet1711 wrote:Don't know the cap numbers..but Is NYK dumping salary to make a run at both Melo and LBJ?

Personally, just my misinformed opinion here... I think Lebron should ABSOLUTELY consider signing with New York and I think Melo would be a better fit with us and should come here.

I was vocal about this when the Big 3 signed in Miami. As much as I couldn't stand them, I thought they would have been best served with a HC who used the triangle offense and thought they should have looked at one of Phil Jackson's former assistants (I think it was Brian Shaw, but I could be wrong) if not PJ himself (who Pat Riley would have had way too much ego to hire). Lebron is perfectly suited for that offense as someone who is a great passer and can create his own shot at will. I think Melo would be perfect for what Thibs has in mind as a high post pick and roll scorer and floor spacer. I think both of them being on the same team would be a shame because one of them would be contributing a fraction of what they could potentially do in a situation more suited for his talents.

From a cosmic justice standpoint though... I want Lebron back in Cleveland (make good with them) and for Miami to end up with Wade and a bunch of scrubs.

DaeDae · Post #1183 » by **DaeDae** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:34 pm

inescape wrote:
Payt10 wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Bulls can offer a max contract if they get rid of Taj, right? If true, then why the hell do reporters and analysts keep saying we free up enough money?

Apparently moving a good productive player like Taj on a fair contract is impossible, but moving Amare is possible because of Shump... That's what I am supposed to believe anyways.

This.

MrFortune3 · Post #1184 » by **MrFortune3** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:34 pm

RememberLu wrote:Who even is Andrew Garfield?

Tobey McGuire at least had an acting career before Spiderman

Good lord man. He was in the social network and is a highly accomplished stage actor.
It's not as if he was a unknown.

I hate you all so much for making me discuss comics and adapted comic movies in this Melo thread.

Benedict Miller · Post #1185 » by **Benedict Miller** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:34 pm

I disagree with alot of what Jemele Hill has to say, and I might be crazy to say this, but I think she's legendary.

erlim · Post #1186 » by **erlim** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:34 pm

LOUDO wrote:What other free agents are we in contact with Marc stein??? Nobody. Dummy.

Big Baby and Marion.

BullsFTW · Post #1187 » by **BullsFTW** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:35 pm

boozapalooza wrote:SAS just addressed the Bulls. Said theyre falling out of contention cause they cant clear the max money like they oroginally thought they could. Also hurt them that Rose was not involvedin the receuiting and just ran into Melo coincedentally. SAS says NY is at 70%. Thinks were completely out of it and have no chance cause of the money. SAS says hes told the most we can get Melo is 80 mil, and it isnt enough for him. Damn, lets hope SAS is wrong. Appears that option Ralph brought up with trading Taj to clear max isnt an option.

The Bulls could offer Melo the max via S&T.

Also, he won't come to Chicago for $80M, but he'll go to Miami bow-down to LBJ and take less than $80M?!

MisterRoy · Post #1188 » by **MisterRoy** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:35 pm

Chitownbulls wrote:Phil Jackson probably watching this Chris Bosh situation closely...if Bosh leaves, Melo can walk to Miami. Phil wouldnt let that happen imo. I feel he would rather trade him to the Bulls to get assets.

Between LA, Miami and Chicago, we are the only team that can do this. The reporters are not talking about this, either.

the ultimates · Post #1189 » by **the ultimates** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:35 pm

On the next ESPN 30 for 30 "Melo: Yeah I'm Lebrons B***h".

DRoseCantStop · Post #1190 » by **DRoseCantStop** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:35 pm

Jordan45822 wrote:@ESPNSteinLine: Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers

Dumb.....dumb.....dumb.

Droseisthe1 · Post #1191 » by **Droseisthe1** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:36 pm

I say we start the recruiting pitch to Jabari right now so that come 4 years, it's only a formality at that point to meet with him.

Jabari is the next big target we need to set our sights on.

MoneyMitch · Post #1192 » by **MoneyMitch** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:36 pm

Melo wouldn't go to the Bulls on a max without Taj but he'd go play with 76 year old backcourt in LA, rookie Power Forward, Casper as coach, new Dolan running the show

Come on man who are they fooling

Everyone is out of the loop except Melo and the Bulls

MisterRoy · Post #1193 » by **MisterRoy** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:36 pm

BullsFTW wrote:
boozapalooza wrote:SAS just addressed the Bulls. Said theyre falling out of contention cause they cant clear the max money like they oroginally thought they could. Also hurt them that Rose was not involvedin the receuiting and just ran into Melo coincedentally. SAS says NY is at 70%. Thinks were completely out of it and have no chance cause of the money. SAS says hes told the most we can get Melo is 80 mil, and it isnt enough for him. Damn, lets hope SAS is wrong. Appears that option Ralph brought up with trading Taj to clear max isnt an option.

The Bulls could offer Melo the max via S&T.

Also, he won't come to Chicago for $80M, but he'll go to Miami bow-down to LBJ and take less than $80M?!

SAS needs to stop pooping on Chicago. You don't think we could trade Taj to Orlando or Philly for a second rounder? COME ON!!!

Hans Embiid · Post #1194 » by **Hans Embiid** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:36 pm

IcemanGervin wrote:If we lose Melo the front office failed again. They gambled on keeping the roster together + adding Melo and lost.

The FO is garbage. Probably coming up with Mirotic and Ariza.

Mbrahv0528 · Post #1195 » by **Mbrahv0528** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:36 pm

IcemanGervin wrote:If we lose Melo the front office failed again. They gambled on keeping the roster together + adding Melo and lost.

No they didn't. We can't force people to come here. They have done everything they can do so far.

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ingvald · Post #1196 » by **ingvald** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:37 pm

MoneyMitch wrote:Melo wouldn't go to the Bulls on a max without Taj but he'd go play with 76 year old backcourt in LA, rookie Power Forward, Casper as coach, new Dolan running the show

Come on man who are they fooling

Everyone is out of the loop except Melo and the Bulls

You really need to stop with all this "logic" bullchit. We have no patience for such folly here.

IcemanGervin · Post #1197 » by **IcemanGervin** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:37 pm

DRoseCantStop wrote:
Jordan45822 wrote:@ESPNSteinLine: Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers

Dumb.....dumb.....dumb.

We are engaged in minor move free agents, if we are even doing that. The Bulls have been dead quiet for awhile now.

MrFortune3 · Post #1198 » by **MrFortune3** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:37 pm

Jordan45822 wrote:@ESPNSteinLine: To this point, still no firm indication from Melo or his camp telling Bulls, Rockets or Mavs that they're out of the running. However ...

@ESPNSteinLine: Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers

We were already engaged with those guys beforehand. We have been on them since we started chasing Melo.
The lack of logic behind this is insane.

RyGuy24 · Post #1199 » by **RyGuy24** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:37 pm

DRoseCantStop wrote:
Jordan45822 wrote:@ESPNSteinLine: Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers

Dumb.....dumb.....dumb.

***Looks at wiretap***

"Lakers express interest in Lance Stephenson"

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boozapalooza · Post #1200 » by **boozapalooza** » Mon Jul 7, 2014 5:37 pm

inescape wrote:
Payt10 wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Bulls can offer a max contract if they get rid of Taj, right? If true, then why the hell do reporters and analysts keep saying we free up enough money?

Apparently moving a good productive player like Taj on a fair contract is impossible, but moving Amare is possible because of Shump... That's what I am supposed to believe anyways.

No, its our FO being unwilling to move Taj. Thats all it is. We are not getting Carmelo Anthony cause GarPax won't get rid of Taj Gibson. I like the FO being loyal but come on now. We could trade Taj in 5 minutes, and offer Melo max, but our guys wont do it.