The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster (3 Viewers)

[BonesJones]

I am not saying that but the future doesn't look bright for this team given the roster outside of Dame,CJ,nurk, rookies.

You're acting like it.

Dame, CJ, Nurk, Collins, and Swanigan are a better core than the majority of NBAs.

Hell, even ESPN, who always hates on us, is saying that we have a top 10 roster for the future.

Chill.

 

[BigGameDamian]

What does OKC have to offer for Carmelo?

 

[Scalma]

Melo knows if Portland is on his list the Knicks will just pull the trigger. Neither Cleveland or OKC will get Melo and he knows that. It's just more smoke.

Never thought I'd say this, but BGD is right.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I am not saying that but the future doesn't look bright for this team given the roster outside of Dame,CJ,nurk, rookies.

That’s like 75% of our scoring and 75% of our defense. Hell, you could play those five 48 minutes in a single game and I bet they win 60% of the time.

We NEED a backup center not Yet Another Wing Who Shoots Okay. Not getting Melo is only slightly worse than getting Melo.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Never thought I'd say this, but BGD is right.

SPD forgot to switch accounts.

 

[santeesioux]

He's probably waiting until the very last second and then will go here as his last resort since we probably already have a deal done with NY.

 

[Scalma]

isnt his job tho to convince people otherwise? He's supposed to be our recruiter, the guy who sells the culture and opportunities from playing here. So far we have not a whole lot to show from his efforts outside the draft/nurk trade.

What's he supposed to do put a gun to Melos head? Actually I might willing to go do that at this point. Give me season tickets or something.

 

[BonesJones]

Melo is/was our best chance of being really interesting this year. He makes us a significant contender, even more so than OKC or Houston IMO. It's not unreasonable to be unsatisfied with Vonleh, Aminu, Lenoard, Davis, PF rotation it's one of the worst PF position groups in the NBA.

I'm not sure if Melo makes us that much better. I want him more from an entertainment standpoint. I'm very unsatisfied with our role players but the emotional up and downs of this board over the Melo saga are getting old. Reserve judgement until something actually happens.

Even if he doesn't pick us, it'll be fine. We have Nurk. We're good.

 

[chzbrgr]

What's he supposed to do put a gun to Melos head? Actually I might willing to go do that at this point. Give me season tickets or something.

I mean is it too much to ask?

 

[Scalma]

He's probably waiting until the very last second and then will go here as his last resort since we probably already have a deal done with NY.

Yeah. That's my guess. No reason to include Portland on his list. That deal is already on the table. Now he sees what else is out there and then decides early next week.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Never thought I'd say this, but BGD is right.

So come Monday it all comes down to does Carmelo get traded to Portland or remain a Knicks?

 

[chzbrgr]

Yeah. That's my guess. No reason to include Portland on his list. That deal is already on the table. Now he sees what else is out there and then decides early next week.

He's not showing up to Knick media day, gotta be done by this weekend.

 

[masieo]

Who the shit would want to live/play in OKC? I'd rather get shot in the dick and next off season I think we'll see PG and Westbrick feel the same as they gtfo of there.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

 

[H.C.]

So let me get this straight.
WoJ doesn't name a team outside of Cavs in which Melo expanded his list to.
But the far more connected NYDN does.
Doesn't pass the smell test.

 

[Nhawz]

Yeah. That's my guess. No reason to include Portland on his list. That deal is already on the table. Now he sees what else is out there and then decides early next week.

We have what NY wants and he knows that. He may eventually come here but it's a little disheartening knowing he isn't gung ho about it. Out of all these clowns excluding woj, Sam amick is the most reliable in my opinion.

 

[Blazer509]

This time Portland actually has a good chance to land someone. This time REALLY.

 

[BonesJones]

BGD is absolutely correct. Very possible that Carmelo is seeing what other teams NYK could deal with, in order to weigh his options.

 

[Strenuus]

Here's my theory:

Olshey kept Woj quiet on us being a team on the expanded list. NYK are using it to gather more interest from said teams. We're ACTUALLY on the list, have the trade in place, and NYK just wants to drum up more offers. But no other team can offer it.

It's like having a boyfriend/girlfriend who is timid about dating someone. The other person will be like "Sure, date around"... they do this knowing they are gonna get them back anyway.

 

[BonesJones]

If it's not obvious by now, Melo to HOU is dead.

 

[Nhawz]

Melo working off Nurk in the post tickles my geinie!!

 

[Blazer509]

That would take CLE and OKC out of the equation...

 

[Dom McBlazer]

Seriously?! Fuck Melo. Like I said before (whether if it's the original Melo thread or this one), I want him to get traded to any of those teams he included on his little wishlist. I mean think about it, whether if it's Harden/CP3/Melo in HOU, Westbrook/George/Melo in OKC, or LBJ/Love/Melo in CLE, that shit would be hilarious to watch when it fails come postseason time.

Barring any season-ending injuries to either Steph or KD, the league might as well hand the championship to them. That being said, let's just roll with our young guys and see what we got. Melo doesn't come across as someone who WANTS to be in POR despite the recruitment efforts from our awesome backcourt.

 

[BonesJones]

Seriously?! Fuck Melo. Like I said before (whether if it's the original Melo thread or this one), I want him to get traded to any of those teams he included on his little wishlist. I mean think about it, whether if it's Harden/CP3/Melo in HOU, Westbrook/George/Melo in OKC, or LBJ/Love/Melo in CLE, that shit would be hilarious to watch when it fails come postseason time.

Barring any season-ending injuries to either Steph or KD, the league might as well hand the championship to them. That being said, let's just roll with our young guys and see what we got. Melo doesn't come across as someone who WANTS to be in POR despite the recruitment efforts from our awesome backcourt.

Nobody knows what's actually going on here, wait till something happens and it becomes clear to pass judgement.

 

[Nhawz]

If it's not obvious by now, Melo to HOU is dead.

This is just as satisfying as landing him, if not more. I'm finally going to use my clutchfans pass hoping we get him, and shit all over them. We would hop them in the power rankings for sure and couldn't say or do a thing about it.

 

[Strenuus]

This is just as satisfying as landing him, if not more. I'm finally going to use my clutchfans pass hoping we get him, and shit all over them. We would hop them in the power rankings for sure and couldn't say or do a thing about it.

The -only- thing that would make it better than Houston not getting him...

Is we get him.

MUHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA. And it would be like we got him with .9 left on the clock.

 

[ehizzy3]

So what do you guys think the agree'd deal is? I haven't been following really closely. I know Harkless would be moved, but we still need to include more salary

 

[Natebishop3]

Rocket fans really don't get it. They keep talking about a bidding war. There's nothing to bid. They have no assets. If they did, the trade would have happened.

 

[Scalma]

So what do you guys think the agree'd deal is? I haven't been following really closely. I know Harkless would be moved, but we still need to include more salary

Harkless for sure. Then either Vonleh or a protected pick. Davis/Connaughton or Leonard for salary filler. Although I think if NY was smart they'd ask for Layman instead of Connaughton.

 

[Strenuus]

Harkless for sure. Then either Vonleh or a protected pick. Davis/Connaughton or Leonard for salary filler. Although I think if NY was smart they'd ask for Layman instead of Connaughton.

If Leonard goes it'd be bittersweet. I'd be so happy he's off this team as a player, but as a person I'd fear for the mental onslaught he'd most likely go through being in that city'