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If Carmelo trade talks heat up that the Rockets and Lakers want in on the sweepstakes.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by thevirus, Sep 21, 2015.

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  1. thevirus

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    I'm getting word from sources that if Carmelo trade talks heat up that the Rockets and Lakers want in on the sweepstakes.
     
    #1 thevirus, Sep 21, 2015
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    Slap...! step back step back step back step back step back step back step back step back step back step back step back step back...
     
    #2 Jontro, Sep 21, 2015
  3. don grahamleone

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    I sure would hate to add a 25/6.6/3.1 guy to this team. We need less talent?
     
    #3 don grahamleone, Sep 21, 2015
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    Carmelo is underrated these days but damn it's hard to imagine that team for some reason
     
    #4 Pen15clubber, Sep 21, 2015
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    who? His twitter says he's a social media intern. lol
     
    #5 malakas, Sep 21, 2015
  6. Dei

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    Would hate to part with either Ariza or Brewer but Carmelo would be fantastic.
     
    #6 Dei, Sep 21, 2015
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    Word?

    No matter who is on the market, Rockets are looking at them. That is how Rockets operate.

    Carmelo as a guy to carry the team = FAIL

    Carmelo as a a piece to fit alongside Harden, Howard and other pieces that went to WCF = Something to consider strongly.

    I hate Carmelo's game and attitude as much as anyone, but the current Rockets team could be a great situation for both parties.

    As far as Melo and the Lakers, nothing would change. Melo is going to continue his melodrama there.
     
    #7 Zboy, Sep 21, 2015
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    #8 Rox11, Sep 21, 2015
  9. don grahamleone

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    I'm with you on that. The trade going down now would significantly change the roster. You can't include anyone that was recently signed, if I'm not mistaken. I think he makes 22.8 million. If we had 5 players making 4 million each, that wouldn't be enough with the hard cap.
     
    #9 don grahamleone, Sep 21, 2015
  10. ThatBoyNick

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    We would have some decent assets in a trade like that

    I'm assuming the trade would be centered around Beverley and Ariza's(or Brewer's) contracts, probably leading them to a 3rd team as well. With select players like Capela/Harrell, Motie/Jones, Dekker/KJ to the Knicks, as well as assets from a 3rd team.

    And of course, no trade can go down until dec 15th.
     
    #10 ThatBoyNick, Sep 21, 2015
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    Sorry nope, only one basketball to go around at this point. I'd rather have depth on this team than adding another all-star caliber player that will want touches.
     
    #11 JayGoogle, Sep 21, 2015
  12. Voice of Aus

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    way to hard when were hard capped..

    next
     
    #12 Voice of Aus, Sep 21, 2015
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    If Ty doesn't work out I'm all for it. But a big no from me if we've got Ty-harden-Howard. Only one ball.
     
    #13 Handles, Sep 21, 2015
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    Exactly. We're 10 deep and if TJ has added muscle and can play better D now and D-Mo can be that guy he was for a stretch there last year, there's no reason we can't compete.
     
    #14 PJ86, Sep 21, 2015
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    With the Harrell signing this is almost impossible capwise. There would have to be a lot of cap gymnastics work out for any trade to work.

    I don't mind Melo, but for this season the Rockets can't do anything. Next offseason we can if he's still on the market.
     
    #15 baubo, Sep 21, 2015
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    Durant should be a priority over this aging star...still serviceable shooter yet slightly above average decision maker
     
    #16 daywalker02, Sep 21, 2015
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    Morey will bid just to force other WC teams to pay more. Good. As for LA, I don't see Carmelo willing to live in Kobe's shadow. Nor do I see him willing to leave the EC. As for the Rockets, I'm skeptical. Matching salaries would be the first hurdle, then the Knicks would demand a couple of picks, D-Mo, and a project. It's not impossible to see it happening, but I don't think the Rockets need him enough to give up the farm, not with so many great players becoming free agents in 2016.
     
    #17 Raven, Sep 21, 2015
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    Can we even afford this guy?
     
    #18 izeroi, Sep 21, 2015
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    Would probably play pf
     
    #19 Mr. Clutch, Sep 21, 2015
  20. rockbox

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    With the new cap, his salary is a bargain for his production.
     
    #20 rockbox, Sep 21, 2015
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