[ESPN] Mavs, Rockets would trade for Melo even without extension guarantees - Page 3

ZJP3 · 11-19-2010, 04:03 PM

NO NO NO NO. How in the world does this make any sense?? You know he is just going to leave. Please do not let this happen

HeyDude · 11-19-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HillBoy

That is the best way to become the Houston version of the LA Clippers I have seen yet. He walks and DM gets to go out and find more bench warmers to insure this team stays average. Can't wait to see the GARM when that happens. What will it take for you guys get it through your thick skulls that Melo wants to play in New York? Wife is a model in NEW YORK. Jay-Z is in NEW YORK. Houston ain't NEW YORK.

Like Robbie just said, him leaving us may not be all that bad. We wouldn't even have to tank then, we would just suck and end up with a top 3 pick. Or do you just prefer the current 40-45 win roster with no clear direction? My whole point was if we accomplish something this year with Melo, or he re signs with us great, if not, oh well, I'm not really going to lose sleep over losing Brooks or Bud or any other role player in the process. I'm after either true stars (Melo is one), or a top 3 pick. As we've witnessed recently, teams w/o these stay mediocre year after year.

DdotConrad503 · 11-19-2010, 04:05 PM

You're an idiot if you wouldn't even take a shot at getting Melo

tmoney1101 · 11-19-2010, 04:08 PM

we're hopeing that melo might like his fluffer so much that he skips his big scene, not likely.

Jebus · 11-19-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dei

I know Melo wears Jordans but I didn't know he was actually close to the guy. I know Jordan likes competitors so, if true, I might actually want Melo.

Yeah, Jordan has been awesome at picking players for sure.

robbie380 · 11-19-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HeyDude

Like Robbie just said, him leaving us may not be all that bad. We wouldn't even have to tank then, we would just suck and end up with a top 3 pick. Or do you just prefer the current 40-45 win roster with no clear direction? My whole point was if we accomplish something this year with Melo, or he re signs with us great, if not, oh well, I'm not really going to lose sleep over losing Brooks or Bud or any other role player in the process. I'm after either true stars (Melo is one), or a top 3 pick. As we've witnessed recently, teams w/o these stay mediocre year after year.

also, rocket river made the point that we would likely be able to sign and trade him for something when it becomes apparent that he is leaving.

Rockets4279 · 11-19-2010, 04:17 PM

One thing is for sure. Denver ain't taking on salary.

davestrate · 11-19-2010, 04:18 PM

DO IT, DO IT but keep Yao at all cost that way if Melo bolts next summer we'll have over 34 million off the books all at the same time allowing us to rebuild with superstar talent.

sammy · 11-19-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ROXTXIA

Would we be so desperate as to actually trade for Melo, knowing he'd leave?

Birds rights. We could do a sign & trade with the Knicks and recoup some assets if needed.

Adding Melo to this roster without giving up Martin and Scola makes us MUCH better.

ryano2009 · 11-19-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketMania1991

What do we have to lose?
Go for it.

We have players that we are going to loose, can you imagine loosing budinger, Hill, and maybe brooks for a one year rental, and the experiment may not even work.

UTAllTheWay · 11-19-2010, 04:23 PM

This team has shown an ability to go toe-to-toe with the good teams with basically just Scola and Martin being the scorers.

And even though I've always been against the idea of forcing to ball to only one person in the 4th quarter, it's painfully obvious that this team needs somebody they can just feed the ball to in late-game situations.

Melo would be that guy, so if we can make a deal for him without giving up Martin and Scola, I'd be 100% for the trade.

Rockets4279 · 11-19-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by UTAllTheWay

This team has shown an ability to go toe-to-toe with the good teams with basically just Scola and Martin being the scorers.

And even though I've always been against the idea of forcing to ball to only one person in the 4th quarter, it's painfully obvious that this team needs somebody they can just feed the ball to in late-game situations.

Melo would be that guy, so if we can make a deal for him without giving up Martin and Scola, I'd be 100% for the trade.

I agree they need a closer is just one team need. And they need more length/quickness/athleticism in the middle.

ryano2009 · 11-19-2010, 04:27 PM

I don't know why so many members are saying go for it, Carmelo is a great player but trading half of our assets for a one year rental is just ridiculous,
Carmelo would never consider signing an extension here we all know where he wants to be.

If this trade happen i think we going to loose Brooks, Budinger, Hill, and maybe one of the knicks pick, if I was in Daryl's position I wouldn't do it.

Prince · 11-19-2010, 04:28 PM

Better than Miami trio.

Scola
Melo
Brooks

Give them Martin and Lowry plus NY draft.

So we have

Yao/Hill
Scola/Hayes/PP
Battier/Melo/Bud
Melo/Lee
Brooks/Ish

abc2007 · 11-19-2010, 04:30 PM

Maybe because half of our assets have shown nothing ...

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Originally Posted by ryano2009

I don't know why so many members are saying go for it, Carmelo is a great player but trading half of our assets for a one year rental is just ridiculous,
Carmelo would never consider signing an extension here we all know where he wants to be.

If this trade happen i think we going to loose Brooks, Budinger, Hill, and maybe one of the knicks pick, if I was in Daryl's position I wouldn't do it.

Rockets4279 · 11-19-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Better than Miami trio.

Scola
Melo
Brooks

Give them Martin and Lowry plus NY draft.

So we have

Yao/Hill
Scola/Hayes/PP
Battier/Melo/Bud
Melo/Lee
Brooks/Ish

Melo is a three not a two AND dumping Lowry is a salary dump Denver is not taking on salary.

robbie380 · 11-19-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockets4279

One thing is for sure. Denver ain't taking on salary.

that's a good point too. lol les won't be taking on salary either. denver has made it pretty clear that if they are trading melo then they want to be under the luxury tax. les has also made it clear thru the actions morey has taken that he doesn't want to be over the luxury tax either.

i was trying to think of potential trade scenarios, but i really can't think of one that works for both teams.

Raven · 11-19-2010, 04:31 PM

Trading for Carmelo keeps him out of NY this season.

Nolocke · 11-19-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ryano2009

I don't know why so many members are saying go for it, Carmelo is a great player but trading half of our assets for a one year rental is just ridiculous,
Carmelo would never consider signing an extension here we all know where he wants to be.

If this trade happen i think we going to loose Brooks, Budinger, Hill, and maybe one of the knicks pick, if I was in Daryl's position I wouldn't do it.

Those players you just mentioned that you so covet have won us a net of 3 games this season against Minnesota, New York, and Indiana.

knote32 · 11-19-2010, 04:33 PM

Let's just not give up any picks for this turdbag...