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NFT: Knicks Chat: Melo to LA?

DanMetroMan : 5/5/2016 10:44 am

Melo to the Lakers? Colin Cowherd claims the Lakers plan on trading their first rounder (even if they win the lottery) because they are tired of rebuilding and want to trade for a superstar. If the Lakers have dreams of signing Durant (he reportedly wanted to play with the Lakers until Kobe decided to retire)or even Lebron then dealing the pick in exchange for Melo. Supposedly part of the sales pitch to Walton was the fact they would be big game hunting and add stars.The guy in Metro suggested Russell and the pick for Melo. Yes please.

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Except Porzingas, everyone and anyone on the current roster

Vanzetti : 5/5/2016 1:53 pm : link

is tradable

Come on, this would never happen

David in LA : 5/5/2016 2:34 pm : link

I don't want to give up the pick if we get the top 2 picks. If we give up the pick AND Russell, I will be fucking livid.

Frank

DanMetroMan : 5/5/2016 2:39 pm : link

Vogel is 250-181 career and that includes 38-44 last season minus his franchise player

Keep dreaming, guys.

GiantFilthy : 5/5/2016 2:40 pm : link

You all are right. DLO and the pick is a no brainer..... for the Knicks.

Good point

DanMetroMan : 5/5/2016 2:48 pm : link

from Keith Schlosser

"Another thing Vogel would have going for him in New York is his familiarity and appreciation for Brian Shaw, a Jackson disciple. The former Lakers guard and coach was Vogel's top assistant in Indiana from 2011-13, largely due to his ability to help Vogel incorporate some triangle nuances into the Pacers' system."

Apparently

Jon in NYC : 5/5/2016 2:49 pm : link

Shaw and Rambis are at odds for some reason. Wonder if that would be a roadblock

Hahhaa

Mike in Long Beach : 5/5/2016 2:51 pm : link

The Lakers are tired of rebuilding? I'm tired of my diet, too. ::Eats pizza all day, always::

RE: They aren't trading Russell or their pick

nygiants16 : 5/5/2016 2:52 pm : link

In comment 12946615 Rflairr said:

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For an old Melo. They might trade their pick. But it's likely to be for a restricted FA like Harrison Barnes if they strike out with Durant.

Why the hell would you trade a top 2 pick for Harrison Barnes just to over pay him? That would be horrible

Berman

DanMetroMan : 5/5/2016 2:54 pm : link

claims that Shaw was Jackson's first choice after Kerr turned us down but the Nuggets wanted compensation. Sort of strange he's not being considered now (not that I'm eager for them to hire Shaw).

Lakers need to make a run at Whiteside and a perimeter guy

David in LA : 5/5/2016 2:55 pm : link

and hope for some lottery love.

RE: Berman

nygiants16 : 5/5/2016 2:57 pm : link

In comment 12946875 DanMetroMan said:

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claims that Shaw was Jackson's first choice after Kerr turned us down but the Nuggets wanted compensation. Sort of strange he's not being considered now (not that I'm eager for them to hire Shaw).

Maybe they have talked and it just has not been leaked?

Supposedly rambis and shaw do not like each other and do not get along anymore

NO WAY

GuzzaBlue : 5/5/2016 2:58 pm : link

they would give up their first AND Russell???!!!! For an aging Melo. I'd be surprised if they even would give the pick only. Unless I am way off, it just doesn't sound right. They probably want something more. I know Buss is horrible, but this would set back their franchise another 7 years.

RE: Lakers need to make a run at Whiteside and a perimeter guy

nygiants16 : 5/5/2016 2:58 pm : link

In comment 12946876 David in LA said:

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and hope for some lottery love.

This would be my plan if I am the Lakers, go after Whiteside, draft Simmons...

Russell clarkson Simmons randle Whiteside

Good

Anakim : 5/5/2016 2:59 pm : link

Hire Vogel as HC; hire Shaw as his assistant coach and tell Rambis to go back to LA.

guys, we're not tanking with Vogel. I thought we agreed on a plan

Ten Ton Hammer : 5/5/2016 3:03 pm : link

You better grab Shaw before Luke does in LA.

GiantFilthy : 5/5/2016 3:03 pm : link

RE: You better grab Shaw before Luke does in LA.

nygiants16 : 5/5/2016 3:05 pm : link

In comment 12946907 GiantFilthy said:

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Shaw is not going to accept an assistant job until ever hc position is filled

lol

illmatic : 5/5/2016 3:07 pm : link

Russell and a top pick for Melo? Come on now. Either one of those two would be more than fair for Melo at his age. Both is pure insanity. I can't see why the Lakers would want Melo, though. He's the type of piece you get to try and put your team over the top. They'd need another big piece in place before going for a Melo type. He wouldn't help their team that much as it is unless they just want to be a treadmill team that hopefully puts butts in the seats.

RE: guys, we're not tanking with Vogel. I thought we agreed on a plan

DanMetroMan : 5/5/2016 3:09 pm : link

In comment 12946904 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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Unless they are dealing Melo then I want Vogel. If they are dealing Melo I don't care who the coach is next year.

Lakers SHOULDNT trade for Melo

Deej : 5/5/2016 3:25 pm : link

Whether they will and what they give up is a different question. Between the promise from Buss and the fact that Im sure ownership doesnt want to see a stupid fall off in revenues, I could see it. Justify it by saying that Lakers mystique will bring in a second big UFA in the next two summers, so long as there is one star here.

Also

Deej : 5/5/2016 3:25 pm : link

Love to LA in a 3 way makes some more sense than Melo to LA. But Melo to LA makes sense on its own, given my last post.

Figure we acquire a draft pick or two....

Anakim : 5/5/2016 5:07 pm : link

Which late-first/second rounders do you guys have your eye on as of now?

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