1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

IF Melo goes on the trade block, should the Rockets get him?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by torocan, Nov 20, 2013.

Tags:
Page 1 of 21
  1. torocan

    torocan Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2012
    Messages:
    4,228
    Likes Received:
    436
    Stephen A. Smith on ESPN today said that he believe that if the Knicks don't get their act together soon, Melo may not re-sign once FA hits.

    If Melo intends to leave the Knicks, then the list of teams that have the assets, cap space, roster and cachet to get a player like Melo to re-sign is pretty darn short.

    Houston
    Dallas
    Lakers
    Clippers
    Chicago

    Maybe one or two other teams.

    Given that list, I believe that Houston would have the highest chance to not only give the best package and make the salaries match, but the highest chance to re-sign Melo into a multiple year contract.

    Melo is currently making $21M this year, $23M next year.

    The Rockets could field a trade package of Asik + Lin + Parsons/filler + picks. Right now the Rockets are loaded with picks, and even if they did that trade they would *still* be under the cap.

    Here is how loaded the Rockets are with picks...

    http://www.prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Future/Rockets.htm

    If the Knicks did that trade, they would probably need to do a full rebuild. That would include trading Tyson Chandler for younger players/picks (redundant with Asik), as well as trading Amare Stoudamire's contract next year as an expiring for players and/or picks, or just let Stat's contract run out to shed salary.

    Now, on the down side I wonder about fit between Harden, Dwight and Melo. Melo is a ball dominant 3, with the ability to play the 4 but he has size issues in terms of defending the 4.

    Melo's lack of consistent defensive play is well known. And his willingness to pass is inconsistent. On the other hand he's dominant down low, and has unlimited range. He can hit jumpers, bully in the post, and hit the 3.

    That said, I think if a player like Melo becomes available for role players + picks, as a GM you pretty much have to make the trade, see if you can make it work, then if it doesn't work consider trading one of them later for assets/picks.

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 torocan, Nov 20, 2013
  2. J Sizzle

    J Sizzle Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2012
    Messages:
    43,499
    Likes Received:
    29,548
    Nahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
     
    #2 J Sizzle, Nov 20, 2013
  3. bmd

    bmd Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2012
    Messages:
    7,747
    Likes Received:
    3,517
    Hell no.

    I'd rather the Rockets sign a bowl of potato salad than Melo.
     
    #3 bmd, Nov 20, 2013
  4. fogo18182028

    fogo18182028 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2010
    Messages:
    212
    Likes Received:
    4
    Do not want
     
    #4 fogo18182028, Nov 20, 2013
  5. Play07

    Play07 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,973
    Likes Received:
    244
    harden $16,000,000
    Howard $22,000,000
    Melo $23,000,000

    that's 3 players $60,000,000... My answer is NO
     
    #5 Play07, Nov 20, 2013
  6. thejav

    thejav Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2010
    Messages:
    3,017
    Likes Received:
    347
    God no...
     
    #6 thejav, Nov 20, 2013
  7. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2001
    Messages:
    26,577
    Likes Received:
    35,648
    The question you have to ask yourself is, the things that Melo is best at, does that satisfy a Rockets need? And the things that Melo is poor at, does that augment the Rockets current deficiencies?
     
    #7 Deuce, Nov 20, 2013
  8. Little General

    Little General Member

    Joined:
    Feb 26, 2013
    Messages:
    981
    Likes Received:
    23
    [​IMG]
     
    #8 Little General, Nov 20, 2013
  9. D12 fan

    D12 fan Rookie

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2012
    Messages:
    774
    Likes Received:
    18
    Not with Harden on the team, if we trade for Melo it better be for Harden.

    Harden/Melo/Dwight has fail written all over it No Thanks!


    Give me Melo/Shumpert and you can have Harden right now!

    pg:Lin
    sg:Shumpert
    sf:parsons
    pf:Melo
    c:Dwight

    That is like the perfect lineup in todays NBA.

    1.Melo go-to scorer
    2.Dwight/Shumpert defensive leaders
    3.Parsons/Lin good role players
     
    #9 D12 fan, Nov 20, 2013
  10. Midixinormous

    Midixinormous Member

    Joined:
    Nov 3, 2012
    Messages:
    472
    Likes Received:
    27
    No, Melo's cap space could be used to upgrade PG,PF and extend Parsons.
     
    #10 Midixinormous, Nov 20, 2013
  11. jordnnnn

    jordnnnn Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2010
    Messages:
    11,000
    Likes Received:
    11,978
    No thanks. I'd rather move Asik and fillers to upgrade the team, keep Lin and Parsons and see where we stack up after this season and the playoffs.

    Melo just doesn't seem like a guy other players want to play with. He's Kobe with lesser talent and drive/determination to win. On top of that I would rather just see the Knicks continue to struggle to put a real contender together rather than help them start over.
     
    #11 jordnnnn, Nov 20, 2013
  12. rlivz

    rlivz Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    448
    Likes Received:
    65
    Yes, Morey would do that. I think they try to keep Parsons though, due to his contract.

    If by "loaded with picks" you mean loaded with second rounders, yes. We simply have all of our own first rounders going forward other than that.

    You would need all 3 stars to really buy in, though. A Melo/Harden 1-2 would be unstoppable. Team USA Melo is what you need to look for as an example, dude was crazy efficient playing next to other good players.
     
    #12 rlivz, Nov 20, 2013
  13. TheBigFive

    TheBigFive Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2013
    Messages:
    316
    Likes Received:
    19
    Melo and Harden are not a good fit. Harden is younger and can get better. Melo is what he is, a volume scorer who does not make his teammates better.
     
    #13 TheBigFive, Nov 20, 2013
  14. Scolandry

    Scolandry Member

    Joined:
    Mar 5, 2008
    Messages:
    534
    Likes Received:
    8

    There's only one ball to go around. You think Dwight is gonna be okay with having only 3-5 attempts a game? He cried about it all last year with the Lakers, just because he's with the team of his choice now don't start thinking he won't start crying about it again. I'm still waiting to hear him complain about not getting enough shot attempts.
     
    #14 Scolandry, Nov 20, 2013
  15. Bigsupervise

    Bigsupervise Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2013
    Messages:
    218
    Likes Received:
    13
    WHO???????????????????
     
    #15 Bigsupervise, Nov 20, 2013
  16. rlivz

    rlivz Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    448
    Likes Received:
    65
    Everyone ragging on Melo in this thread is being ridiculous. The dude dominates as a small ball 4. The best player the Knicks have ever put around him on offense is J.R. Smith. Think about Durant w/out Westbrook to take some of the load off of him. That's Melo every night. Hell, look at the HOU - NYK game a week ago.
     
    #16 rlivz, Nov 20, 2013
  17. CertifiedTroll

    CertifiedTroll Member

    Joined:
    Feb 1, 2012
    Messages:
    3,103
    Likes Received:
    924
    Delusional Laker fan
     
    #17 CertifiedTroll, Nov 20, 2013
  18. Obito

    Obito Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2009
    Messages:
    10,682
    Likes Received:
    3,801
    Could you imagine the hate we'd generate if signed Melo? Not that I care or do I want to sign him but just imagine that.
     
    #18 Obito, Nov 20, 2013
  19. Knightrogen

    Knightrogen Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2009
    Messages:
    382
    Likes Received:
    8
    Melo is too expensive. And I am not sure how Harden and Melo could coexist.
     
    #19 Knightrogen, Nov 20, 2013
  20. Play07

    Play07 Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2013
    Messages:
    4,973
    Likes Received:
    244
    Give me Shumpert
     
    #20 Play07, Nov 20, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 1 of 21

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now