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Woj - Rockets trying to complete deal for Melo

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ItsMyFault, Jul 8, 2017.

  1. mockster

    mockster Member

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    Honestly that play was pretty petty, he far from
    Tackled him. The only reason he got injured was the awkward landing otherwise very minor
     
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  2. justtxyank

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    He cant shoot the three. Don't think hes better than Gordon at this point.
     
  3. Stack24

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    I don't believe it can be tampering at this point because he is under contract. I thought that only applied to talking to someone that is a free agent etc before the time that they can officially talk. He can technically do whatever he wants since he is under contract with the Knicks.
     
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  4. BAHAMIANFAN

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    Why would Carmelo go to Cleveland if LeBron isn't going to be there for that much longer.
     
  5. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    Yeah I don't want to judge him for it. by all accounts he's not a bad dude and respects guys careers. It would be close minded to put him in a box for that play

    I do think its reckless to tackle somebody that you aren't even looking at though. those are the type of clumsy plays that cause injury.

    Clumsy negligent plays cause injury way more than hard nosed physical play like bodying up guys that you are guarding.

    The only thing that I disagree with is when you say Rondo deserved that or that Rondo is dirty lol.
     
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    I'd hold off that comment for now until proven. Iggy stepped up big time in the Finals. Looked younger than last year.
     
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  7. Fullcourt

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    Melo can opt out next year.
     
  8. Haymitch

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    Would Melo be interested in cancelling the 2nd year of his deal like Lawson did for us?

    If so then a 1 year stay on Cleveland might be in the cards for him.

    Edit

    NVM Melo has a PO.
     
  9. Zoplicone

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    The Cavs were in hot pursuit of Jamal Crawford and he just signed with the TWolves.
    No I'm not claiming anything here like most of these fake sources, but I wonder if Cavs have been turning their attention to Melo.
     
  10. KlutchQT

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    Or perhaps Jamal wasn't interested in signing a two-year deal with the Cavs, given the uncertainty w/ Lebron.
     
  11. IslandB.O.I.

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    Or Lebron told Jamal not to bother
     
  12. Zoplicone

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    Definitely a possibility. just saying
     
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  13. Daddy Long Legs

    Daddy Long Legs H- Town Harden

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    Also maybe dan gilbert doesn't want to pay out. he is in repeater luxury tax. for even vet minimums of 1 million or whatever he has to pay 8 million or something in luxury tax.
     
  14. Le$$

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    Wonder if paul and melo are just trying to deplete the rockets roster so when they both leave next year after we lose to gsw, we will have lost most of are roster...

    James
    Gordon
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    Capela...

    Or maybe if this trade requires gordon, ariza, and capela to knicks like mention.

    James
    ?
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    Anderson
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  15. justtxyank

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    No saying Wade isn't better not Iggy
     
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  16. HTown_TMac

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    got capspace tho.. #flexibility
     
  17. mockster

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    Iggy probably is better considering he's bigger

    But one thing is despite Wade always struggling with his shot he's an amazing defender. If I'm not mistaken for a sg he has the most blocks?
     
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    Lawson got screwed so bad.
     
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    Under contract is worse lol. Once a player is under contract can't talk to him, bring him in, can't even talk about him in an interview unless the Knicks gave permission which its clear they haven't
     
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    I think everyone knows LBJ Cavs 2.4 is lame duck team

    LBJ publicly backed Griffin when canned
    Buddy Billups turned down insulting offer from Gilbert
    Still no GM or Pres in place beside LBJ

    Only resign was Korver but doubt he got better offers than that
    Zero other FA additions
    No trades
    No draft

    All Melo talk on Rockets past few days
    Now Wade tweets include Melo in reference to Harden's new deal

    With Melo I'd say we jump to Co-Favs for LBJ's talents in 2018

    Also still have suspicion that Russ, PG13 & LBJ might join Ingram & Ball for Magic's New Showtime
     

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