Title of story on ESPN Insider "Nuggets not sold on 'Melo, could trade pick..." What's it all about, Alfie? Who has ESPN Insider?
This is part of the article focusing on Denver's dilemma... The Nuggets, on the other hand, have a mini-dilemma at No. 3. They like Carmelo. The Nuggets already have two young small forwards for whom they have high hopes, Nikoloz Tskitishvili and Rodney White. Although Carmelo may have more upside, and certainly more star power, with so many other holes on the Nuggets, it isn't a slam dunk he'll land in Denver. Do they take Carmelo, like everyone expects, or do they listen to trade offers for him? Who's interested? Try just about everyone who missed out on one of the top three spots of the lottery. The Raptors, Heat, Bulls, Wizards, Grizzlies and the T-Wolves appear to be the most eager players if a Carmelo sweepstakes develops. Could the Nuggets actually make out better by trading away the chance to land Anthony? In most circumstances, the answer is no. The Raptors have little to offer, unless they're ready to dump Vince Carter (they aren't). The Heat are in the same position, unless they're willing to jettison Caron Butler (they aren't, either). And the T-Wolves probably would love to find a way to swap Wally Szczerbiak for Anthony, but with Szczerbiak's new extension kicking in this year, forget about it. The Bulls, Wizards and Grizzlies, on the other hand, have some interesting assets to offer. Would an offer of Jay Williams or Jamal Crawford and the No. 7 pick pique the Nuggets' interest? Denver is very high on French two guard Mickael Pietrus. In one swoop, the Nuggets could give their backcourt a major, major upgrade. If you're the Bulls, the trade makes a lot of sense. They need to thin out their backcourt, and they really need a versatile small forward. Losing Williams or Crawford (sources say new GM John Paxson is higher on Crawford) won't be the end of the world, and there isn't another small forward available at No. 7 with nearly the upside of Carmelo. They've been drafting in the lottery for the past five years, but they've never been able to land an elite talent like Carmelo ... until now? If the team continues to clear house post-MJ, expect it to at least entertain the idea of trading Kwame Brown. If Brown is really as good as some people in the league think, it could be hard for Kiki to pass up the chance to grab another 7-footer and a lottery pick. Pietrus could still be on the board (though the Bulls are high on him) at No. 10. Add Gilbert Arenas to the mix, and the Nuggets are rolling again. Jerry West has been very vocal about his feeling that Anthony, not Darko, should be the No. 2 pick. Is he willing to put his roster where his mouth is? Kiki wouldn't pass on the chance to swap the No. 3 pick for Pau Gasol. Just exactly how much does Mr. West actually like Anthony? It's food for thought.
The Wiz shouldnt do tha....It would be another young talent wasted in Kwame....i thnk the bulls hav the best chance...he would be awesome wit Rose and Crawford...
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting "SCBrian":</div><div class="quote_post">would the bulls be giving jay williams and the 7 pick for the third if they did that ?</div> yeah that's the offer to get a shot at Melo.
everyone keeps raving about melo, but i'd like to know a little more about his defense. i haven't heard anyone talk about it. the bulls want/need defense. they don't need a star.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting "slamduncan21":</div><div class="quote_post">everyone keeps raving about melo, but i'd like to know a little more about his defense. i haven't heard anyone talk about it. the bulls want/need defense. they don't need a star.</div> Every team could use a star.
I say the nuggets trade their pick to the Mavs and the Mavs could draft a big man...but what big man can go before Melo....dunno
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting "Dr. Funk":</div><div class="quote_post"><div class="quote_poster">Quoting "slamduncan21":</div><div class="quote_post">everyone keeps raving about melo, but i'd like to know a little more about his defense. i haven't heard anyone talk about it. the bulls want/need defense. they don't need a star.</div> Every team could use a star.</div> geh. bulls have jalen. he's a proven scorer in this league. eddy curry can tare down defenses after getting the ball on the low post. he could be a star. you don't need to add melo to the list of stars-in-waiting
hard to say about denver, i think though that they will draft carmelo, i doubt they think rodney white will be a good starting sf soon, and i think skitishvilli can play power foward, plus they might get arenas for pt guard, so they wouldnt need jay williams in a trade, although that would be a great trade for chicago; chicago could be realllly good this next year, although theyre probably still too young, this yr i bet they almost make the playoffs, and after that theyll be an elite team possibly, sorta like indiana only better hopefully
If the Nuggets are going to get Arenas like most expect them to, I don't see the need to get Jay Williams or Jamal Crawford. I think the Raptors could put a nice package of JYD and #4 for the #3 and a future draft pick. I seriously doubt that West would trade Pau Gasol for Carmello Anthony, with Mike Miller, Shane Battier and Carmello at the 3, it would not only be a huge log jam at the 3 but would cause a very thin front court and make the Drew Gooden trade seem rather foolish.
gah. they NEED pau gasol. i bet the bulls would take him though. just like half the other teams in the nba.
Grizz Trade Micheal Dickerson and Wesley person for Fourth Draft pick and a Guard that can play the 2 spot
