Mello wants out. How can we get Chauncy Billups?

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  1. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I thought it was a box of crackerjacks?
     
    Nikolokolus, Aug 17, 2010
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    Fuck Billups. How can we get Melo, should be the question we ask.
     
    Mediocre Man, Aug 17, 2010
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    I don't know... If he does not want to extend in Denver for 3 years/65 m and a winning setup, why would he re-up with Portland?
     
    axs88, Aug 17, 2010
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    Exactly--he wants out of Denver because he wants the glitz and glamor of a major market. I have no doubt that he's going to NY--the only question is if they trade for him this season, or if he signs as a free agent next summer.
     
    PtldPlatypus, Aug 17, 2010
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Yes he is.
     
    B-Roy, Aug 17, 2010
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    compelling argument you've presented there. I'm sold!
     
    julius, Aug 17, 2010
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    The big question is . . . why does Anthony want out of Denver?? If we knew the answer to that question, we'd have a better idea if he would be happy in Portland.
     
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    Because he wants to play in NY?

    So I'm guessing no on the happy in Ptd. :)
     
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    You dont drop a 3/65 mil extension to force your way to Portland, just another guy trying to force his way to a big market. Bad trendy thing for these guys to start doing for small market teams.
     
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  12. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    Short answer: We can't. He wants to go form the Legion of Doom in New York with Amare' and do battle with the Super Friends in Miami.
     
    Nikolokolus, Aug 17, 2010
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    Yes we can. Melo doesn't get to decide where he is traded, and I for one am willing to swing for the fences and give up some young talent for him.
     
    Mediocre Man, Aug 17, 2010
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  14. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    He's not signing the extension because he wants to be an unrestricted free agent.
     
    Nikolokolus, Aug 17, 2010
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    OMG! This board has its moments -but I think the summer sun and heat are baking people's brains!!! Give up a 21 yr old 7'0" center, with prospects of being HOF caliber, for an aging, nearly over the hill PG.
    I don't get it.
     
    Harry's Raincoat, Aug 17, 2010
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  16. Nikolokolus

    Nikolokolus There's always next year

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    I'm pretty sure Oden is older than Billups?
     
    Nikolokolus, Aug 17, 2010
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    :biglaugh:
     
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    Your first bait was more successful than I thought it would be, so I see why you tried it again. :)
     
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    Meh. You start out asking for a bottle of single-malt scotch, and settle for a bottle of Captain Morgan's. PBR is only good for baiting slug traps! :devilwink:
     
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  20. B-Roy

    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Glad someone caught on. ;)

    As long as I got Idog though, I'm satisfied.
     
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