Isn't Melo separated from Lala now? That was the one major reason I COULDN'T see him leaving. She was involved in producing music shows and had business in NY. I mean, if THAT's not an isue, what is truly stopping him from being shopped here? Other than maybe he hates the place and would never want to come. Pippen spent a few seasons here and never kept residence as far as I know. I mean, I can think of worse trades to make. And the Knicks are in garbage dumpster mode. We may have to give up something major but it might push the needle. Just sayin,'