Melo Trade Thread - Sorry Melo, these are the breaks

NotPhilJackson · Post #261 » by **NotPhilJackson** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:03 pm

Blockwatcher wrote:As spiteful as i would like to be with Melo, we can't. If we are really about changing the culture and developing youth than we need to finish this up quick. No longer should we be associated with that type of nonsense, cut the tumor out don't let it fester.

Can't really back down either, by your same logic..

F N 11 · Post #262 » by **F N 11** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:03 pm

shtolky wrote:He had no problems when we traded away assets (not amazing assets, but assets) to get him in 2011 so he could get his money just prior to a potential work stoppage. He easily could have signed with us and allowed us to keep those guys, but he had to be 1000% sure of getting as much money as possible. And we gave him a NTC after that along with a max contract. If he doesn't want to be reincorporated, too bad, he is under contract with us. You never make a deal just to make one. If he so badly wants out, guess what, he can opt out in just 11 short months. 29m off the books. Better than getting trash for him. Expand your list of teams if you want out so badly. Melo cares about Melo.

Drama all season long and 29 M's off the books or Trade now for trash and all focus is back on the team. FML

Knox · Post #263 » by **Knox** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:06 pm

King of Canada wrote:
Knox wrote:
King of Canada wrote:
But at what cost? The ball is in his court.

Talk to Melo about expanding his wish list
Have him understand a buy out will not happen "No"
Go find a deal that works for the Knicks.
The impression I had was we had a deal in place already. A deal we were good with ?

I don't think that a deal was ever in place, and it probably wasn't us that backed out. I'm willing to bet that it was team #3 or 4 that backed out. Somewhere along the line a team had to give up something and get Ryan Anderson in return, and Houston is probably holding things up by not sending a pick or two to unload Anderson.

If the Rockets are serious about making a run against the Warriors. They need to pay up and get him in camp before the season starts. That would be better for the Rockets instead of waiting for all-star break

Post #264 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:07 pm

Read on Twitter

we are trying to do a straight up trade with Melo to POR? I don't see Melo going there but if there are talks you have to assume he ok'd the location why do all that work and no he isn't going to waive it?

Gil · Post #265 » by **Gil** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:08 pm

How would Melo in Portland make sense? The wing combo of Lillard, CJ & Melo would be the worst defensive trio in perhaps NBA history. :lol:

Houston makes far more sense considering
[*]He'll be playing the 4 there which is by far the best role for him both offensively & defensively.
[*]He'll have two of the World's best playmakers in the League creating easy looks for him
[*]Harden & CP3 are both Superstars. Dame & CJ are a tier behind them.
[*]He'll be the 2nd option on Houston behind Harden
[*]He'll be surrounded by great defenders (Mbah A Moute, CP3, Ariza, Tucker, Capela, Nene, Black)
[*]One of his best friends is on the team

The Rockets are just a flat out better fit & they would be considered legitimate contenders if it wasn't for Golden State's fantasy team. KD or Steph get hurt in the Playoffs & who knows what could happen?

F N 11 · Post #266 » by **F N 11** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:08 pm

robillionaire wrote:I'm totally fine with it if they bench him for the season and even next season if he wants to play hardball and opt in after being benched all season.

I and 1 you but you wilding if you can have him here for the 2nd season. I just cant. lol

shtolky · Post #267 » by **shtolky** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:08 pm

K P 6 wrote:
shtolky wrote:He had no problems when we traded away assets (not amazing assets, but assets) to get him in 2011 so he could get his money just prior to a potential work stoppage. He easily could have signed with us and allowed us to keep those guys, but he had to be 1000% sure of getting as much money as possible. And we gave him a NTC after that along with a max contract. If he doesn't want to be reincorporated, too bad, he is under contract with us. You never make a deal just to make one. If he so badly wants out, guess what, he can opt out in just 11 short months. 29m off the books. Better than getting trash for him. Expand your list of teams if you want out so badly. Melo cares about Melo.

Drama all season long and 29 M's off the books or Trade now for trash and all focus is back on the team. FML

I don't think it would be drama if he stayed. Would be a bit uncomfortable, but it does him no good to sulk and be a jackass, especially if he wants to be dealt. He would have to be the model citizen and play well. Much rather keep him for a year then get garbage back for him. I can't imagine he isn't traded though, Houston needs him a lot more than we have to deal him. They are all in. Something will get done.

robillionaire · Post #268 » by **robillionaire** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:09 pm

Billy Goat wrote:
robillionaire wrote:I'm totally fine with it if they bench him for the season and even next season if he wants to play hardball and opt in after being benched all season.

Melo wants the buyout

There is no reason for us to do this. No incentive. Front office emphatically said no. Better not go back on it now.

NotPhilJackson · Post #269 » by **NotPhilJackson** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:10 pm

Melo to Rockets
Lin, Hartenstein, Quarterman & 2020 protected 1st to Knicks
Anderson, 2022 protected 1st to Nets

Just do it already

Huey Freeman · Post #270 » by **Huey Freeman** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:15 pm

Melo is actually putting more pressure on Houston, but it won't be REALLY felt by Morey until Melo expands his destination list. All Mills & Perry have to do is keep stating that we are going to stick to our strategy of youth and small contracts. Put all of the heat and scrambling on other teams and Melo. F*** the spin stories and s*** Melo's camp may try to disseminate to media through hack reporters and such.

robillionaire · Post #271 » by **robillionaire** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:15 pm

K P 6 wrote:
robillionaire wrote:I'm totally fine with it if they bench him for the season and even next season if he wants to play hardball and opt in after being benched all season.

I and 1 you but you wilding if you can have him here for the 2nd season. I just cant. lol

I think it's extraordinarily unlikely that he opts in to a contract for an extra year on a team that just benched him for an entire season.

ag3 · Post #272 » by **ag3** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:15 pm

NotPhilJackson wrote:Melo to Rockets
Lin, Hartenstein, Quarterman & 2020 protected 1st to Knicks
Anderson, 2022 protected 1st to Nets

Just do it already

Hell no.

F N 11 · Post #273 » by **F N 11** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:15 pm

robillionaire wrote:
Billy Goat wrote:
robillionaire wrote:I'm totally fine with it if they bench him for the season and even next season if he wants to play hardball and opt in after being benched all season.

Melo wants the buyout

There is no reason for us to do this. No incentive. Front office emphatically said no. Better not go back on it now.

I agree that's what he's ultimately pushing for. Mills and the MF gang aint having it. Mills said no so funny lmao.

eagle54 · Post #274 » by **eagle54** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:16 pm

NotPhilJackson wrote:Melo to Rockets
Lin, Hartenstein, Quarterman & 2020 protected 1st to Knicks
Anderson, 2022 protected 1st to Nets

Just do it already

very bad trade for us...

Tron Carter · Post #275 » by **Tron Carter** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:17 pm

mpharris36 wrote:

Read on Twitter

we are trying to do a straight up trade with Melo to POR? I don't see Melo going there but if there are talks you have to assume he ok'd the location why do all that work and no he isn't going to waive it?

Read on Twitter

Post #276 » by **moocow007** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:19 pm

Huey Freeman wrote:Melo is actually putting more pressure on Houston, but it won't be REALLY felt by Morey until Melo expands his destination list. All Mills & Perry have to do is keep stating that we are going to stick to our strategy of youth and small contracts. Put all of the heat and scrambling on other teams and Melo. F*** the spin stories and s*** Melo's camp may try to disseminate to media through hack reporters and such.

THAT actually should be something that Anthony should be doing. Even if he has no real intentions to going somewhere besides Cleveland or Houston.

Post #277 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:20 pm

Tron Carter wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:

Read on Twitter

we are trying to do a straight up trade with Melo to POR? I don't see Melo going there but if there are talks you have to assume he ok'd the location why do all that work and no he isn't going to waive it?

Read on Twitter

how could we generate a "smokescreen" if Melo just calls CP3 and says I ain't going to POR....boom end of smokescreen..

it comes down to HOU still giving us a deal palatable...at the end of the day.

F N 11 · Post #278 » by **F N 11** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:20 pm

robillionaire wrote:
K P 6 wrote:
robillionaire wrote:I'm totally fine with it if they bench him for the season and even next season if he wants to play hardball and opt in after being benched all season.

I and 1 you but you wilding if you can have him here for the 2nd season. I just cant. lol

I think it's extraordinarily unlikely that he opts in to a contract for an extra year on a team that just benched him for an entire season.

You really dont know Melo lmao. He would do it for the money alone lol. He wont get that kind of money from contenders.

Post #279 » by **mpharris36** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:22 pm

i didn't see lin in that deal...no thanks...

what happened to Russell underwear man?

F N 11 · Post #280 » by **F N 11** » Tue Jul 18, 2017 8:23 pm

So Phil Jackson was right saying we will wait until smoke clears after free agency. Now Melo is the only option for Cleveland and Houston. They better find expiring contracts or give up picks if they want him so bad.

Best believe Melo wants to be traded to he can opt in. Melo you not low. If youre not traded you will be a villain for opting into a team that doesn't want you.