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[NYPost] Rockets could make push for Carmelo (UPDATE: Blog post)

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ItsMyFault, Mar 13, 2014.

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  1. basketballholic

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    We'd all do that if we were Phil Jackson. But most of us wouldn't do that if we were Daryl Morey.
     
    #1101 basketballholic, Apr 17, 2014
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    I think Melo or Harden wouldn't have problems, because Harden can be unselfish enough to make Melo feel like he'd have to give up some shots aswell. You underestimate the desire that Melo has to win. The dude gave everything he had this year on a terrible Knicks team this year. I really gained some respect for how he didn't say anything negatively about his team or complained at all.
     
    #1102 Edward77547, Apr 17, 2014
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    If I were Daryl Morey I'd "LoL" and hang up after I heard that offer.
     
    #1103 Rox_Mayhem, Apr 17, 2014
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    Well Phil Jackson doesn't smoke crack rocks
     
    #1104 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 17, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Melo said if the plan is to build for 2015 he can't be a part of another losing season.</p>&mdash; Steve Popper (@StevePopper) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevePopper/statuses/456848849596727297">April 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    Ok, this isn't good for the Knicks.

    If Melo wants the Morey plan (rebuild WHILE contending) it's going to be a very tough spot for the Knicks. The Knicks have virtually no assets and NO cap space, and just the mini-MLE to available.

    Amare, Felton and Bargnani are essentially dead weight contracts. Chandler is tradeable. JR Smith might be tradeable. Outside of that assuming they want to keep Shumpert and THJr they really don't have much in the cupboard.

    No idea how Phil pulls this off... or even IF he can pull this off. =x
     
    #1105 torocan, Apr 17, 2014
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    This would be the worst trade in Rockets history.
     
    #1106 Haymitch, Apr 17, 2014
  7. Classic

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    Welcome to Houston Carmelo.
     
    #1107 Classic, Apr 17, 2014
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    If we get past the first round, we will look even more attractive to Melo. Getting to WCF, book it!! He will definitely sign with us.
     
    #1108 bongman, Apr 17, 2014
  9. Mr. Clutch

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    Carmelo has improved his efficiency and rebounding while reducing turnovers the past couple years.

    I'm intrigued with him at PF.

    His defense is still horrid though.
     
    #1109 Mr. Clutch, Apr 17, 2014
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    Melo would fit perfectly around Harden/Dwight
     
    #1110 Commodore, Apr 17, 2014
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    <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/SHoNWwhzh3M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #1111 HTM, Apr 17, 2014
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    Then he should fit right in :p
     
    #1112 Little Bit, Apr 17, 2014
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    Carmelo fit in just fine on the USA Olympics team which was littered with star players. In fact many say some of Carmelo's best play was when he was mixed in with great talent.
     
    #1113 Deuce, Apr 17, 2014
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    http://nypost.com/2014/04/17/carmelo-says-he-wants-to-stay-but-doesnt-want-to-rebuild/
     
    #1114 redhotrox, Apr 17, 2014
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    I think we would ultimately be the best choice, but I think Chicago is the likely landing spot.

    Alot of chatter about each other from both side. If we could snag Gibson in the process, as a means for them to clear cap, that would be a huge win. If we can walk away this summer by turning Asik/Lin/Dmo/pick into cap space and that cap space into a combo of say Lowry + Gibson, that is a monster win for the Rockets and we are set for the next 3-4 years.
     
    #1115 larsv8, Apr 17, 2014
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    Yes, I take direct quotes from Wade about why he took less money, and other quotes from Haslem about who took less for him to get paid, at face value.
     
    #1116 Icehouse, Apr 17, 2014
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    How is the lottery pick going to help them contend immediately, and Gasol's bird rights don't matter very much anymore. No one is giving anything of value for him.
     
    #1117 Icehouse, Apr 17, 2014
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    Where is Slim Thug with the courtship tweets?

    Darkhorse marketing ploy...
     
    #1118 Classic, Apr 17, 2014
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    Options, options, options. Lakers have them. Knicks don't.
     
    #1120 basketballholic, Apr 17, 2014
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