MeloDrama 6.5: The Prelude

[kosmovitelli]

If Wade re-signs for 40 million over two years and anybody of importance within the NBA community complains about it, then I think there is a very good chance that it blows up in the Heats face. Definitely will be an investigation, at least.

Why would there be an investigation ?

RTichard Jefferson opted out of his contract in 2010 and his option year was Worth $15 million ! And it was after the worst season of his career. There was no way he could recoup that money unless he had a pre-arranged deal with the Spurs. Before free agency, he explained he opted out because there was a looming lock-out and he hoped to secure a four year $40 million deal. People laughed at the time but guess what ? After the moratorium he signed a four-year deal Worth $39 million with the Spurs...and noone complained ! No investigation...It will be the same for Wade if it happens.

[LATR3LLSPR3W3LL]

Things are about to start moving fast.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us ? because I've privately heard 2 scenarios ...

[Ray Finkle]

If Phil is actually trying to shop Amare and/or Bargs, doesn't that strongly imply that he thinks Melo is resigning with us? What would be the point of trading away assets if we aren't going to be building around Melo? If we thought we were losing Melo, wouldn't the most prudent thing be to let contracts like Amare's expire naturally?

My gut feeling is that during the meeting from which Melo came away feeling 'aligned' with Phil's vision, Phil presented Melo with a plan to land a relatively major piece by making moves that shed Amare and/or Bargs. If this is true, it is possible that Melo verbally agreed to re-sign pending said moves, which would then explain these few days... Melo laying low until whatever deal with Philly/etc is complete.

That's very plausible. I just have such a hard time seeing Phil pull something so drastic and game-changing off so quickly. We'll see.

[AllanHoustonFan]

Things are about to start moving fast.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us ? because I've privately heard 2 scenarios ...

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darren rovell ‏@darrenrovell 56s

Nike doesn't care where LeBron lands as long as he wins.

Yep. The notion that Lebron should indulge marketing considerations when deciding which city to play in is simply ludicrous. The guy has one of the most recognizable names on the entire planet. He could play for the Hackensack Comets. Wouldn't change the fact that he's Lebron James and everyone else isn't.

Jeremy Lin would disagree

[Zooropa]

If Phil is actually trying to shop Amare and/or Bargs, doesn't that strongly imply that he thinks Melo is resigning with us? What would be the point of trading away assets if we aren't going to be building around Melo? If we thought we were losing Melo, wouldn't the most prudent thing be to let contracts like Amare's expire naturally?

My gut feeling is that during the meeting from which Melo came away feeling 'aligned' with Phil's vision, Phil presented Melo with a plan to land a relatively major piece by making moves that shed Amare and/or Bargs. If this is true, it is possible that Melo verbally agreed to re-sign pending said moves, which would then explain these few days... Melo laying low until whatever deal with Philly/etc is complete.

That's very plausible. I just have such a hard time seeing Phil pull something so drastic and game-changing off so quickly. We'll see.

Note that I didn't say LBJ... just because I can't bring myself to actually believe that... yet...

[AmazingJason]

Things are about to start moving fast.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us ? because I've privately heard 2 scenarios ...

La La's manicurist doesn't count.

[kane]

Things are about to start moving fast.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us ? because I've privately heard 2 scenarios ...

Does everyone have a Fing 'source' now

[Rasho Brezec]

there's is 0 chance that melo will go to cleveland. why do you think the rockets & mavs were instantly eliminated ? he's not going somewhere like that. never ever.

Because there was no chance of LeSatan going to Rockets or Mavs.

he might go to miami for that but to cleveland ? no. not a chance. as me and you agree, the rockets would be the best team he could go to and he won't even consider them.

I don't give a **** anymore, I just want Carl to be wrong.

[J9Starks3]

Things are about to start moving fast.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us ? because I've privately heard 2 scenarios ...

SHARE YOUR SAUSAGE

*fixed for you...but gross

[Ray Finkle]

My gut feeling is that during the meeting from which Melo came away feeling 'aligned' with Phil's vision, Phil presented Melo with a plan to land a relatively major piece by making moves that shed Amare and/or Bargs. If this is true, it is possible that Melo verbally agreed to re-sign pending said moves, which would then explain these few days... Melo laying low until whatever deal with Philly/etc is complete.

That's very plausible. I just have such a hard time seeing Phil pull something so drastic and game-changing off so quickly. We'll see.

Note that I didn't say LBJ... just because I can't bring myself to actually believe that... yet...

me neither. I want to believe but I'm just far too cynical (and many would say, realistic). Honestly, I'd be thrilled with just getting Melo to resign.

[nyk4life12]

based carl says time for melo 6.6. change the title or lock the thread? bless you based carl

[AmazingJason]

Things are about to start moving fast.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing for us ? because I've privately heard 2 scenarios ...

Does everyone have a Fing 'source' now

Technically, I have a source, too. Carl

[archelon]

Things are about to start moving fast.

[kane]

My gut feeling is that during the meeting from which Melo came away feeling 'aligned' with Phil's vision, Phil presented Melo with a plan to land a relatively major piece by making moves that shed Amare and/or Bargs. If this is true, it is possible that Melo verbally agreed to re-sign pending said moves, which would then explain these few days... Melo laying low until whatever deal with Philly/etc is complete.

That's very plausible. I just have such a hard time seeing Phil pull something so drastic and game-changing off so quickly. We'll see.

Note that I didn't say LBJ... just because I can't bring myself to actually believe that... yet...

I posted this as my theory 2 days ago

[postcall]

Carl you know Shereden said its pretty much a given that Lebron goes to Ohio and Nike has been buying some billboards all over the place.

[LJ4pointplay]

If Wade re-signs for 40 million over two years and anybody of importance within the NBA community complains about it, then I think there is a very good chance that it blows up in the Heats face. Definitely will be an investigation, at least.

Why would there be an investigation ?

RTichard Jefferson opted out of his contract in 2010 and his option year was Worth $15 million ! And it was after the worst season of his career. There was no way he could recoup that money unless he had a pre-arranged deal with the Spurs. Before free agency, he explained he opted out because there was a looming lock-out and he hoped to secure a four year $40 million deal. People laughed at the time but guess what ? After the moratorium he signed a four-year deal Worth $39 million with the Spurs...and noone complained ! No investigation...It will be the same for Wade if it happens.

Well are you asking me this question with or without the condition that I included in my statement?

I don't find it likely that the NBA would start an investigation sua esponte. However, if someone important enough made a public (or possibly even a private) fuss about it, I do not see how the NBA ignores a situation that (if true) is so clearly in violation of the letter and the spirit of the provision.

[AmazingJason]

The reason why thing are moving so slow is because all these guys are butt buddies. They want to take the easy road and play each other instead of beating them. At the same time, they all want the max.

[HerSports85]

Things are about to start moving fast.

[duetta]

Things are about to start moving fast.

You mean, like when someone gets diarrhea?