This is an intentional and very smart and risky move for melo to get to Houston. If he really wanted out he would have included Portland, he'd be traded in an instant. This opening allows the Knicks to see the poor trade market for melo and understand the context of our offer compared to others. @The Cat 's podcasts all indicate that there are three team deals in place, NY just doesn't like them. The Knicks will see the scrubs that OKC will offer (Kanter, Singler, McDermott) and turn their nose. The cavs were included on this list because hey have not really shown any indication that they want to trade for him, and they have had ample opportunity. Remember when they were on his trade list too? Melo is not a good fit for their roster. Finally believe it or not, we have better draft capital than both of these teams. First off we must understand that the Bkn pick is off of the table, duh. Other than that, the cavs can only trade their 2021 and on first round picks , which they shouldn't and won't do because LeBron will be old or even worse gone by then, rendering that pick extremely valuable. The Thunder are only allowed to trade their picks from 2022 and on. Which they should know that they shouldn't do because of the possible departure of Westbrook and PG13 and their aging even if they stay. However, we can include our 2020 pick and we are more motivated to do so since we already have harden locked up. If Westbrook signs his extension I could see OKC being fine with trading that 2021 pick, but that has yet to happen and I don't think it will happen. Lastly, the length and the deatails of Melos contract adds into the equation here. Melo will opt in to his contract next year, period end of story. Look at what his buddy Wade did, and look at the market. He ain't getting 28mil anywhere else, even if he is on a bad team. OKC and Cleveland will not want to give up much for melo because of the potential for their stars to leave and then the teams are stuck paying melo max money and trying to tank at the same time (much like the situation the Knicks are in). Also, don't forget his trade kicker! There has been no indication currently that he would waive the kicker for any other team than Houston. That kicker makes it harder to match salaries in trades and it gives those potential suitors even more pause in what they might offer. TLDR: The expansion is about melo getting the Knicks to take the rockets offer and to get morey to add in that 2020 first unprotected. A three team deal with say Det or MIL sending two mediocre players on 2-3 year deals, our 2020 first to NY and some minor sweeteners is better than anything the cavs or thunder might offer given the special circumstances of each teams cap situation. We aren't ever giving Gordon or ariza or Capela.
Of course I did. I was just ****ing around. Who takes this stuff seriously? Anyways, yeah, I'm a Portland fan. I am from Sugarland, so it wasn't all lies. Regardless, both teams have been involved in this cluster****, and I find it interesting to get opinions from all sides. Just chatting about basketball. I came out as a Blazers fan cause there is a clutch fan on S2 that is a pretty cool dude. We've had some good debates over there. Figured I would bring it on over here. Word.
This is a well thought out take on the situation. That is why I'm here. I don't buy the reasoning, but it is in the realm of possibility.
From clutchpoints.com: "So far, the Blazers have yet to appear to be a realistic destination for Anthony until tonight when it has first been reported from Anthony’s side that Portland could indeed be a spot he’d be willing to head to."
Plus, I've met drexlerfan in person. He's a good dude, but he's really easy to make fun of on the internet. I came here originally to watch you guys roast him. You guys made me laugh out loud several times. It's just sports. Let's have fun with it.
Obliterated by the champs. Rockets got obliterated by 39 points on home floor against Spurs without Kawhi or Tony Parker.
True story: A bunch of us got to shoot hoops on the Blazers court after a game against Toronto last season. Eric hit 3 three pointers in a row and bragged about it forever. But ****, I certainly didn't make 3 in a row.
Dude y'all would get str8 tore up at 24 hour fratness. I'll guard you and my boy @Drexlerfan22 has been waiting to put the clamp down on @DrexlerFan
But still not on the list. Kinda like paying the bouncer to let you into the bar with the cool kids and still not getting in.
Why do you bave a picture of a bulldawg lesbian as your avatar? I don't get it, is it supposed to be funny?
