The super Melo to Portland thread + The Big Blockbuster

So do centipedes, but they don't play for the Blazers.

 

Injured shoulder huh? Riiiiiiiiight.

I see your game Neil.

 

Carmelo was on the radar when Rox got CP3. I think he was part of the reason CP3 came over. Talks were probably under way with Phil and a deal structure in place. That is what the 2-yard line stuff was about. Phil got fired, Mills promoted, and Perry shyt-canned all that.

The recruit free agents was for PJ Tucker and Prince.

He did over pay for CP3, but with a deal with Phil close, he probably had an idea it would be OK.

CF probably does underestimate the draw of Portland.

I think the biggest draw for him now is playing with boaters, where ever it is. I'm pretty sure they are going to look for a team to all play together. Too much of a coincidence that all the contracts can end at the end of the season. That said, I think he opts out at the end of the season to go play with friends. So is giving up Harkless worth a one yr rental? If you know GSW still has the best shot by far.

 

I actually think this happens. NYK should care more about their return than trying to please Carmelo.
If they do, they will deal with us, who has many more valuable assets than Houston.

I am really starting to believe Melo will be a Blazer for the next season.

Vonleh/Leonard/Harkless/2019 1st

I honestly think thats a good package. NYK should expect more for what will likely be a one year rental, they get a soft prospect in Vonleh/ A unique big about to make a resurgence on a decent contract in Leonard and they get Harkless who on his contract is a damned good deal. Toss in a 1st and I think that is fair, plus way better than what Houston can offer.

Dame/CJ/Napier
CJ/Morrow/Connaughton
Aminu/Turner(point forward)/Laymen
Melo/Swannigan/Davis
Nurk/Collins/Davis

Obviously, like most of you, id prefer to give up Aminu over Harkless, but I dont think that gets it done and to get it done, im willing to part with Harkless.

I still dont think that makes us a solid contender alone, maybe a borderline contender. We need one more solid role player added to shore up the bench. If we can make that happen by the trade deadline ( and we should still have a bit to work with in Layman/Davis((Davis should also go so we dont have to sign him next offseason)) I think that makes us a solid contender. Able to throw down with the best in the league.

 

it is not cause he loves Houston or the Rockets. He wants to play with CP3, and Harden to lesser extent.

 

Mellow Yellow

Coming to town... Mellow Yellow

The song is sound...Mellow Yellow

 

Me so sowwy *hangs head in shame*



Fuck that MMWWWAAAHHHAHAHA. I have no shame, but I didnt mean to cause you extra work.

 

I get that, but the reason I say they should care more about thier return is because they dont have to take the deal with Houston and Carmelo wants out. So if Melo wants out, he will actually have to cater to the knicks. Not vice versa.

I guess it depends on which camp wants it more. Does Melo want out more or do the knicks want him out more.
Ive had the vibe that he wants out more than the knicks want him out. Didnt he initiate the demand to be traded, vs knicks putting him out there for trade?

So I stand by my statement. The knicks should care more about their return than pleasing Melo. Even if they have to endure one more year of melo, that is not as good as getting young prospects and picks to build for the future, so I would think their return is more important than getting Melo out.

 

I think the original plan may have been to try to steal Carmelo from the Knicks for a song next summer. At that time, Carmelo and Morey would have had all the leverage. He could have told the Knicks, either trade me to the Rockets immediately for whatever they are willing to give you, or I opt out and leave and you get nothing.

Also, next summer that 2020 first round pick would only be two years in the future, not three. So, that may make it look a little more appealing to the rebuilding Knicks than it does now.

But, the Knicks screwed that all up when they decided to go all in on rebuilding now and try to use Carmelo as an asset to accelerate that rebuild.

And that's the problem for HOU. They have NOTHING a rebuilding team wants. They certainly don't want older, injury prone players on long term contracts. Scott Perry has made it very clear that he knows negative value when he sees it and would rather hold onto Carmelo for another year than make a bad trade that sets back their rebuilding efforts.

BNM

 

Wasn't Melo already asking to be traded to Cle, then CP3 got traded to Hou and he opened up to Hou?

 

So does you right hand!

 

I suspect SlyPokerDog is more of a southPAW. He's also ambi-lick-trous.

 

This new combine thread should be called "Mondo Melo Mania".

 

Where is the fiber damnit. The fiber.