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

The irony if Melo comes to Houston with Lin here.

But really though, no thanks.

 

Melo and Iverson went to the WCF a few years ago. It's intriguing but we would have to give up A LOT.

 

Totally agree with this. With the right coach getting everyone to buy into a system, fit shouldn't be a problem. Melo will take pressure off of Harden during crunch time and vise versa. And Harden has already proven he can be first or second option (OKC) so I think it will be easier for him to adjust to Melo rather than the other way around. Definitely need the right defensive role players - Beverley, etc.

 

I think it could work if Melo accepts to be our sharpshooter. Him and Harden can take turns throughout the season as closers.

 

No I'd rather use that money to resign parsons and solidify the bench with good role player and a great sixth man

 

Carmelo's TS% is 51%. That's not good.

Durant's is 62%.

Even the chucker Westbrook was 53% last year.

How about we just look at last year's playoffs? Since Durant didn't have Westbrook.

Durant: 57%
Carmelo: 49%

Durant is a much better player than Carmelo.

 

Houston has a history of collecting players with a chip on their shoulder or something to prove. Melo (I am assuming) should be looking to end his career with a legit contender and be willing to sacrifice his game for a ring.

 

One team you left out is the Warriors.

Lee, Barnes, and Thompson for Melo works.

Curry, Iggy, Melo, & Bogut

If GS wants it they have the option, and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Melo's people would encourage this trade as well.

 

I hope Melo never becomes a Houston Rocket... we already have Harden and Lin. Harden and Melo can not be together. This isn't a video game... We need more defensive stoppers than offensive cockblockers...

 

Exactly, this isn't video game or anything. No 8 team Fantasy basketball or things like that.

How can Harden and Melo mesh together while having Dwight is the real question.

 

Why do you think the Knicks haven't attracted any key free agents since they got Melo?

 

does melo even like to run?

 

In a perfect world, yes. Adding him would handcuff the Rockets as far as the cap space is concerned. I don't scoring is what the Rockets need at this point, they're already #2 in the league at the moment I believe.

At this stage, the Rockets just need a few more pieces and they can go all the way.

 

if you have a chance to add a player of that talent level without giving up harden or howard you have to do it.

so here's what i think the chances are for each team on your list:

Lakers - they have nothing to offer the knicks, but they are players in the FA market in 2015 IF melo doesn't opt out.
Clippers - can't get it done unless they add jordan and that would mean they aren't a championship team. melo would pass.
Chicago - deng, gibson, picks, maybe.
Dallas - melo doesn't want to be on an old dallas team by himself. might as well stay in ny.
GSW - lee + thompson or barnes is more than we can offer. plus both teams would look pretty good (knicks: chandler, lee, thompson/barnes, shumpert, felton), (warriors: bogut, speights, melo, iggy, curry).

i think IF he says he's definitely opting out, and the knicks fear that he's leaving and must trade him, it will be the GSW that make the best offer. the rockets can offer asik, lin, and either parsons or picks but not both would be the second best offer, and the bulls would be the 3rd. at that point it would come down to whoever melo would rather sign a long term deal with. if that's the case it would be the rockets as his first choice because we have 2 superstars, those other teams have 1.

 

I don't think Dolan's ego would let him make that move. Letting Lin go for nothing, only to take him back in a trade involving his best player? Dolan would veto that in a heartbeat just to save face.

I think Melo's critics tend to overreact to his flaws, but I think we just might have the worst D in the league with Melo and Harden on the floor. In terms of gross market value pretty much any deal we can offer NY for Melo would be a huge win for the Rockets, but I think other teams can offer better picks and a bigger role for him. If NY is trading Melo they're starting over from scratch, and they're going to want picks, not players.

 

Because they're capped out?

 

That's exactly my point. Melo has to take a ton of shots because the Knicks have nobody else that can put it in the basket. His efficiency would go through the roof if he had Harden to take the pressure off him offensively, a la Westbrook taking pressure off Durant.

And people posting that picture of Melo taking a wide open three and trying to say he doesn't pass are absolutely hilarious. He'd get an earful from his coach if he passed up that open of a three, because he's the best bet to make it from there on the Knicks.