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The Wizard of Moz
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Well, if anyone is gonna know Melo's true intentions it's gonna be the admin for the USC Trojans fan page
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Pretty much lines up with what I said the other day...
CP3 to Rockets eliminates the Clippers as a possible destination.
New York to Cleveland flight isn't so bad...
Melo to Cleveland makes all the sense in the world for all parties involved.
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Trade is the only option though.
I wonder if Chauncey/Dan/Bron would be fine with trading TT for Melo.
Because, I know, I would.
Ideally you keept TT and try to get Melo for Shump, Frye and RJ but with Phil gone, I doubt Knicks accept that deal. The only way I can see them accepting a trade for Melo is if we offer TT or Love. Love is a total no-go for Melo but TT? I would do that!
Would you?
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Now that Phil is gone though I don't see why it makes sense for the Knicks or Melo
I don't think Melo ever wanted to leave, but Phil was doing everything possible to push him out
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I thought the exact same thing when Phil first got fired...
But then reports started coming out of New York that Dolan wants Melo gone; and Melo continued to press for a buyout from the Knicks!
So it seems Melo does want to leave; and Dolan wants him out too... I think they'll come to terms actually, either on a buyout or a trade to the Cavs.
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I've thought of this too; and yes, I'd trade Tristan for Melo... reluctantly.
I think Tristan for Melo works best if we somehow were able to get PG without giving up Love -- which, seems impossible now. So I'd rather they just salary dump Melo to us, for contracts.... it works for them, and should work for us.
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So would I but the chances of that happening is very less now with Phil gone!
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Why would any team in the NBA want TT?
"We really need a guy that can sometimes get you some offensive rebounds, he can't defend or protect the paint, his offensive game is a joke and he has zero court vision and basketball IQ, but hey how about those 2-3 offensive rebounds am I right?"
"We really need a guy that can sometimes get you some offensive rebounds, he can't defend or protect the paint, his offensive game is a joke and he has zero court vision and basketball IQ, but hey how about those 2-3 offensive rebounds am I right?"
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And that contract....
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TT is a really good defender. He just can't make up for 4 lousy defenders. Lebron had a major slip in his defense this year and so did JR
Melo deal is basically done to Houston. Cavs just did not have enough intriguing assets to make it happen.
The last piece of the puzzle is finding the right package of assets to the team that takes on Ryan anderson. They've got the teams lined up, and it's at the finish line, but the team that takes Anderson is looking for better draft pick compensation. Biggest issue is Houston and NYK are a bit limited on that front.
Cavs just aren't willing to overhaul the roster and still are reluctant to part with Love....and rightfully so. They want Iman as a centerpiece of a deal but teams aren't stupid.....there's a lot of solid wing defenders in the league who can't shoot and demand less than $11M a year. I still think Iman gets dealt but not for value.....rather financial flexibility to be used in a subsequent move.
The last piece of the puzzle is finding the right package of assets to the team that takes on Ryan anderson. They've got the teams lined up, and it's at the finish line, but the team that takes Anderson is looking for better draft pick compensation. Biggest issue is Houston and NYK are a bit limited on that front.
Cavs just aren't willing to overhaul the roster and still are reluctant to part with Love....and rightfully so. They want Iman as a centerpiece of a deal but teams aren't stupid.....there's a lot of solid wing defenders in the league who can't shoot and demand less than $11M a year. I still think Iman gets dealt but not for value.....rather financial flexibility to be used in a subsequent move.
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If the deal is done, who is Houston sending out
Also what team is taking on Anderson
Houston moves Anderson (obvious) and Clint Capela which hurts their defense but is a necessity. Rockets LOVE Nene by the way and recognize his value at 20-25 mins a night. But their goal is to have 4 stretch players with Harden and CP3 that can attack paint. Melo isn't a pure shooter but at least stresses defenses with ability to put ball on floor. Houston sounds like they're ready to roll out a roster with a (arguably) plus defender in Paul, average defender in Harden, Plus defender in Arizona, average defender in Melo, and solid defender in Nene. Houston was shocked at the way the current game passed Ryan Anderson by. They want him gone.
But there are teams (can't name them) under the smarter tax ready to take on bad, long term deals, for draft picks and guys on 1 year deals that expire next year.
Unfortunately for CLE, in this deal, Iman could serve as a salary match, but our young assets blow. Houston can compensate the Knucks much easier.... we are kinda fucked on the Melo deal unless we are willing to offer Love.....which ain't happening.