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[ESPN] Carmelo Anthony to sign with Rockets if buyout reached

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by RKREBORN, Jun 28, 2017.

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  1. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

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    Someone will trade something for Melo, especially if he gets off to a good start under a different offense now that Philicia isn't forcing them to play triangle.
     
    #161 justtxyank, Jun 28, 2017
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  2. Furious Jam

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    Morey has picked up some extra bodies not needed for the CP3 trade - Shawn Long, Ryan Kelly. He's trying to get enough salaries to add to Ryno's to trade straight up for Melo.
     
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  3. Asian Sensation

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    Lol @ philicia.
     
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  4. The Stig

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    Don't think some of y'all understand this. Carmelo as option #1 would be a horrible fit for us. Carmelo as an option 2/3/4 (similar to how he plays for Team USA) will be a home run get for us. I'm all for getting Melo if he can get that buyout.
     
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  5. Caesar

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    But why would NY want that? Ryno has an extra year more than Melo and not much less a year
     
    #165 Caesar, Jun 28, 2017
  6. ksny15

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    Starting to think this myself. Anyone know the #s?
     
    #166 ksny15, Jun 28, 2017
  7. HTM

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    Because Ryno is a quality NBA player? and he is a lot less a year like $8 million less.
     
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  8. finsraider

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    Exactly. It seems many here haven't bothered to watch the Team USA version of Melo. That guy is awesome. Swishing 3s and slashing to the rim against guys that can't hope to guard him. You couldn't ask for a better fit if he's willing to be a 3rd wheel.
     
    #168 finsraider, Jun 28, 2017
  9. Phillyrocket

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    There has to be something like this going on. Why else would there be all of this fast and furious trading for these scrubs?
     
    #169 Phillyrocket, Jun 28, 2017
  10. Furious Jam

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    I think more than $6M a year less, and just to move on from Melo of course. Having Melo in their lineup guarantees them at least 30 wins a year - not optimal for tanking.
     
    #170 Furious Jam, Jun 28, 2017
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    Olympic Melo is best Melo.
     
    #171 KingCheetah, Jun 28, 2017
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    So if he does get bought out do we use our exception to sign him or what?
     
    #172 kevC, Jun 28, 2017
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    Chris Paul is still a top 10 guy so he is still elite. Melo stopped being elite a couple years ago but I think he can still contribute on a stacked roster.
     
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    Wow don't let the mess that is the knicks cloud your vision of Carmelo Anthony.
     
    #174 Rudyc281, Jun 28, 2017
  15. el gnomo

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    Fathorst said on SportsNation: 'the Knicks will not buy out Carmelo'. Multiple times.
     
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    Hope they do to show these insiders dont know sh*t
     
    #176 red5rocket, Jun 28, 2017
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    Trade Ryno for PG13 and sign Melo for the min. **** the Warriors. We can build our own SuperTeam.
     
    #178 RocketsFido, Jun 28, 2017
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    Lol me 2
     
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  20. YOLO

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    there isn't anything really cloudy there. Melo is no longer an elite player. elite players are people you actually build around and show you can win games and achieve some sort of success on a consistent basis. Is he still a good player? sure he is but elite no. unless your definition of elite stretches out to that wide of a range of players

    Would he be a great 3rd option or below next to the likes of a cp3/harden. of course. no brainer imo
     
    #180 YOLO, Jun 28, 2017
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