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Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by Strenuus, Jan 1, 2017.

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  1. KeepOnRollin

    KeepOnRollin Well-Known Member

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    Melo has a no-trade clause. Only teams I could see him agreeing to go to are CLE, LAC and CHI. While he isn't what he was, the Knicks can't really get value for him for that fact.
     
    KeepOnRollin, Jan 17, 2017
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    Melo will never waive his no-trade clause to come to Portland. If he leaves New York it will be to a comparable city (Los Angeles or Chicago, neither is as good but still) or a contender (only Cavs).
     
    Sarni, Jan 17, 2017
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    Melo's wife has him under her thumb. They aren't leaving New York unless she wants to.
     
    Hobbesarable, Jan 17, 2017
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Carmelo Anthony.
     
    BBert, Jan 17, 2017
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    That's hillarious
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Carmel will leave but not to the Blazers. He hasn't done a whole lot as a knick...makes sense to get rid of him while they can still get something.
     
    Chris Craig, Jan 17, 2017
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    If we had Melo on the Blazers no one would ever again talk about how bad Lillard's defense is.

    #Winning
     
    SlyPokerDog, Jan 17, 2017
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    but....just to play devil's advocate...we would be 25 pts closer in all these shootouts....140-135....Blazers win again!!!! I can see it now!!
     
    riverman, Jan 17, 2017
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    We can offer her Jake Layman and Noah Vonleh
     
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    Prostrate problems?
     
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    Chris Paul out for two months. I wonder if this gives us a shot at the 7 seed.
     
    KingSpeed, Jan 17, 2017
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    I think they'll play better than us, with CP3 out.
     
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    Another guard spot open in the west for an all star...
     
    Cippy91, Jan 17, 2017
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    This is actually huge. I was thinking Lillard may get snubbed again, but with CP3 out, Lillard should make it easily.
     
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    Which is great news. I never wanted us to trade for Melo years ago when he could play BB. Now that he is semi-retired, he makes no sense at all.
     
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    76ers have scoring margin of a 56-win team with Embiid on the floor this season.
    And scoring margin of 11-win team with him off the floor.

    When Simmons starts playing (possibly after the AS break) the 76ers are going to be scary good. They are one piece away from a contending roster. They have the assets (extra big and draft picks) to get the last piece.
     
    oldfisherman, Jan 18, 2017
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    You've got to be kidding - what a numbskull!
     
    WillG, Jan 18, 2017
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    I love Embiid. His reactions are awesome, he's always smiling, asking the crowd to stand up and cheer, such an entertainer and seems to love playing the game so much. Philadelphia fans must love having him there after those grim years. They had to wait two years for him but God was it worth it.
     
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    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    I'm shocked the refs called it.

    They did call it, right?
     
    BBert, Jan 19, 2017
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