Harden didn't play in the Nets game. Not a coincidence. A guy like Melo, what he brings makes a lot more sense if one of Harden or Paul can't play. And obviously they will be out there hopefully healthy and playing the rest of the season. You don't keep a guy just as a contingency plan
Unless Popovich, Ainge or GSW gm is available it would be a massive downgrade to go from Morey to somebody unknown.
Really funny that everyone is jumping on Lala when a reason could be his son Kiyan. If a marriage is almost over, the kid will become an instant priority! Lala directly said to the media, whatever keeps Melo happy, Houston would be a good destination.