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BOTP: Knicks' primary hope is for Melo to open up trade list beyond HOU and CLE

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Jul 13, 2017.

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  1. BigMaloe

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    Is Patrick Patterson the new Paul Millsap?
     
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    Don't think OKC's offseason tops the Rockets or the Timberwolves.
     
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    Of course, none of this screams, "Keep Melo," but maybe the brakes were applied to any trade so that they could write this prelude to the novel.
     
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    Before everyone goes crazy over the no buyout quote, a reminder: While it's certainly news, it's not like the Knicks can say anything else. If they say "maybe, possibly," then there's no incentive for the Rockets to work on improving a trade package. They'd just wait for the buyout, and add Carmelo on top of Ryan Anderson and the guys already in place.
     
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    Posturing. Either we sweeten the deal some or we don't get Melo. I thought we could stay firm but that's not looking likely.

    I'm fine with a Gordon-Lee (w Gordon going to a third/fourth team) swap if that's what it comes down to. Morey needs to "up the risk factor."
     
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    A buyout is highly unlikely in any scenario before February. Regardless, Carmelo holds all the leverage... I highly doubt, given they want to establish a better culture, that they would hold Carmelo hostage against his will.
     
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    delete
     
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    Ah, the show opposite DP (w/out Pappy).
     
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    All along I've wanted to know who/what goes out before extolling CMA coming in.
     
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    It gets awkward everytime a Melo question comes up.
     
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    This is gonna drag on for weeks. Sounds like they'd rather just keep him then trade him for whatever we're offering.
     
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    I like the last quote.

    It just shows Melo is holding strong and wants out.

    I think the trade will happen fairly soon.

    You can't rebuild with Melo on the roster.
     
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    Posturing.
     
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