The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster (4 Viewers)

[blazerkor]

At this point, Melo is probably worse than Meyers. Both can't defend for shit, but at least Meyers plays within the flow of the offense and can make a shot...

I think Melo can make shots and if he's getting some shots he'll play defense with more energy and better than Meyers. I just think signing him is low risk with a possible high reward.

 

[Mediocre Man]

If Melo plays within his role and wants to be here, sign him every day of the week. This offense would be perfect for him.

Having the ball stop and be held is not our offense

 

[BonesJones]

I think Melo can make shots and if he's getting some shots he'll play defense with more energy and better than Meyers. I just think signing him is low risk with a possible high reward.

Even in NY he had 53TS%. He's been a volume scorer who isn't efficient and sucks at everything else. The past year and a half he's simply regressed normally for player reaching their mid 30s, be coming extremely inefficient. Even when he was the star in NY, he was still an awful defender and now he's slower, and has less energy to give. It's a bad option.

 

[Mediocre Man]

I think Melo can make shots and if he's getting some shots he'll play defense with more energy and better than Meyers. I just think signing him is low risk with a possible high reward.

In what world will La Las hubby play defense?

 

[oldmangrouch]

Last night, the team scored 117 pts and lost. That is not a scoring problem.

Even if you are in the camp that believes Melo can still score with adequate efficiency, he will only make the defensive struggles worse.

 

[BigGameDamian]

I think Melo can make shots and if he's getting some shots he'll play defense with more energy and better than Meyers. I just think signing him is low risk with a possible high reward.

I agree! If Dame, CJ, ET are on board with it bring him in. Low risk high reward.

 

[e_blazer]

In what world will La Las hubby play defense?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[ripcityboy]

Still on the fence about adding him. Can one of the pro-Melo crowd persuade me?

 

[Scalma]

Still on the fence about adding him. Can one of the pro-Melo crowd persuade me?

You want another 500 pages?

 

[Natebishop3]

Still on the fence about adding him. Can one of the pro-Melo crowd persuade me?

Adding someone that can drop 30 on any given night without giving up anything?

 

[ripcityboy]

You want another 500 pages?

Humor me.

 

[ripcityboy]

Adding someone that can drop 30 on any given night without giving up anything?

When was the last time, I mean the last time.... he dropped thirty. Was it on his last two teams?

 

[PtldPlatypus]

 

[Mediocre Man]

Adding someone that can drop 30 on any given night without giving up anything?

Not true. He'll drop 30, but give up 40.

 

[stampedehero]

We could never use him because he has chemistry with NO One.

 

[e_blazer]

So, waiting until Dec. 15th so he can be traded. That means avoiding luxury tax hits for teams he’s likely want to play for, as well as him avoiding having a crappy team claim him off waivers.

 

[Scalma]

When was the last time, I mean the last time.... he dropped thirty. Was it on his last two teams?

He dropped 28 like a week ago.

 

[Scalma]

So, waiting until Dec. 15th so he can be traded. That means avoiding luxury tax hits for teams he’s likely want to play for, as well as him avoiding having a crappy team claim him off waivers.

As mentioned in Wojs article, it’s probably more about his agents still looking for his next team.

 

[oldmangrouch]

Adding someone that can drop 30 on any given night without giving up anything?

In their 4 losses, the Blazers gave up 125, 120, 114, and 126 pts. Is offense really the problem?

 

[ripcityboy]

So, waiting until Dec. 15th so he can be traded. That means avoiding luxury tax hits for teams he’s likely want to play for, as well as him avoiding having a crappy team claim him off waivers.

I wouldn't trade him for a used Nike backpack. The only way I'd take him if I was Olshey is with zero possible cost. Not unless we can get him is for the player who's roster spot he'd be taking anyway.

 

[e_blazer]

But Houston is in the tax as well. Why would they want salary back?

As mentioned in Wojs article, it’s probably more about his agents still looking for his next team.

They only clear salary if a team claims him off waivers. That’s only going to be crappy teams, if any. I’m not sure CP3 and Harden are going to be thrilled about their buddy getting shafted like that. Besides, maybe the Rockets can get some young talent or a pick.

 

[ripcityboy]

He dropped 28 like a week ago.

Against who???

 

[e_blazer]

I wouldn't trade him for a used Nike backpack. The only way I'd take him if I was Olshey is with zero possible cost. Not unless we can get him is for the player who's roster spot he'd be taking anyway.

I’m not advocating for him, just saying what the situation looks like to me.

 

[Scalma]

They only clear salary if a team claims him off waivers. That’s only going to be crappy teams, if any. I’m not sure CP3 and Harden are going to be thrilled about their buddy getting shafted like that. Besides, maybe the Rockets can get some young talent or a pick.

Well, Melo can always tell those shitty teams not to claim him since he won’t suit up.

I think the delay is just to give Melos agents and his next team time to work everything out. I doubt they’re going to hold Melo hostage for another month.

 

[Scalma]

Against who?

Brooklyn. He also dropped 20+ on Utah and the Clippers.

 

[ripcityboy]

Brooklyn. He also dropped 20+ on Utah and the Clippers.

Brooklyn I was like NAH. But the Clippers are one of the better defensive teams and Utah can at times.

 

[Boob-No-More]

"D'Antoni and Rockets general manager Daryl Morey have emphasized that Anthony has fulfilled every obligation and responsibility asked of him since joining the team."

Except for playing defense and making shots.

BNM

 

[Boob-No-More]

Brooklyn I was like NAH. But the Clippers are one of the better defensive teams and Utah can at times.

UTA is currently ranked 20th in DRtg.

BNM

 

[Mediocre Man]

He dropped 28 like a week ago.

And some SF for Brooklyn named Caris Levert dropped 29 that game