said knicks offered melo and jennings for love and fillers, cavs are nervous to bring in melo with 30 games left and not sure how it would work...
also said cavs feel bad trading love after he helped bring championship to cleveland..
my guess is, if cavs keepp struggling lebron will push cavs to do deal
Interestingly, the 30 games issue and the loyalty issue are not "we prefer Love to Melo/Jennings as a matter of roster construction".
I thought they might end up too committed to Love. I think he was ready to bolt Cleveland for the west coast and LeBron had to get on a plane for the famous poolside recruitment trip. I wonder whether there was a rep to Love that he wasnt being resigned to preserve the asset for the Cavs, just to be traded in time. Although very long term no trade promises are pretty worthless.
Dantoni has alluded to how Harden has been more willing to adapt to his PnR ideals unlike Melo and Kobe who both reverted back to ISO ball.
If Melo went to Houston now, first of all he would fullly realize he'd be playing without the ball in his hands (just like he would with his buddies CP3 and lebron) and second of all, he'd be a straight up upgrade over Anderson. I don't think Melo would have too many qualms if Harden was feeding him open corner 3s on a consistent basis.
If MDA said this and didn't acknowledge that these players are totally different with completely different skill sets, then he's an idiot. Harden has the ball in his hands all of the time (career high usage)... why would he object to the offense at all?
Dantoni has alluded to how Harden has been more willing to adapt to his PnR ideals unlike Melo and Kobe who both reverted back to ISO ball.
If Melo went to Houston now, first of all he would fullly realize he'd be playing without the ball in his hands (just like he would with his buddies CP3 and lebron) and second of all, he'd be a straight up upgrade over Anderson. I don't think Melo would have too many qualms if Harden was feeding him open corner 3s on a consistent basis.
If MDA said this and didn't acknowledge that these players are totally different with completely different skill sets, then he's an idiot. Harden has the ball in his hands all of the time (career high usage)... why would he object to the offense at all?
I'm not sure the exact quote, Howard Beck sort of discussed it in the latest Zach Lowe podcast.
He had players for his system and then the Knicks traded all those players for Melo.
I don't think he'd object to having Melo again considering nothing can be done to displace Harden's ball dominance.
are on board with a Melo for Love swap, thinking it helps Cleveland match up with Golden State. Just discussing it on NBA Countdown.
I dont think it changes much. Melo isn't the type of player they need. They need someone who can take advantage of their size flaws (e.g. Demarcus Cousins, Davis, etc.) but I'm not quite sure how they get that player.
And I want Scarlett Johanssen as my wife now that she's single.
Lopez is easily worth 2 #1s from a number of teams. Mozgov once garnered 2 #1s.
And what teams are those?
Mozgov shouldn't be a benchmark for any NBA transaction. It's a full step short of using "Bargnani garnered a first rounder". Maybe two steps. But nonetheless, my point stands.
Lopez will be turning 30 towards the end of next season. That automatically rules out any team that will be muddling in the lottery and bottom tier playoff teams that might end up in the lottery.
What big time playoff team needs a center? Brook would no doubt be a great fit under Pop but the Spurs aren't in the business of trading picks.
The Warriors? Don't see how the salary would work out given that they will need to max Steph.
And I want Scarlett Johanssen as my wife now that she's single.
Lopez is easily worth 2 #1s from a number of teams. Mozgov once garnered 2 #1s.
And what teams are those?
Mozgov shouldn't be a benchmark for any NBA transaction. It's a full step short of using "Bargnani garnered a first rounder". Maybe two steps. But nonetheless, my point stands.
Lopez will be turning 30 towards the end of next season. That automatically rules out any team that will be muddling in the lottery and bottom tier playoff teams that might end up in the lottery.
What big time playoff team needs a center? Brook would no doubt be a great fit under Pop but the Spurs aren't in the business of trading picks.
The Warriors? Don't see how the salary would work out given that they will need to max Steph.
Well I wasnt speaking to fit, but non-lottery picks and especially picks in the 20s arent super valuable. We got one for THJR. I wouldnt take a pick at the end of the round for KOQ. The notion of talking about being worth 2 #1s as if #1s have a constant value doesnt make any sense.
But that brings back to my original point? What top team needs a center so much that they would even trade for Lopez in the first place?
And what mediocre team is willing to sacrifice 2 picks to secure Lopez asto guarantee they won't be in the lottery 3 years from now (which presumably would be when the distant 1st rounder the nets are seeking would be)?
Lopez is a good player but there's no team that's a Brook Lopez away from anything.
i respect melo for wanting to win here and i will root for him to get that championship if he agrees to thay trade but he is not winning here...it is just not going to work..
knicks need to go on a full rebuild, start selling off parts and play some of the young guys..
you can keep a guy like lee as a veteran presence if you want but you have to get one of these top pgs in the draft
I hope that whoever is willing to trade for Melo isn't actually
watching any of his games. The dude had 30 and 8, yet the last 7 minutes of the game was a lethal combination of lazy, stupid, and selfish. Maybe he was just tired, but damn.
Baker played 4 extremely unhelpful minutes.
I just want to get rid of everyone on the team who's older than 24 (outside of Kuz).
also said cavs feel bad trading love after he helped bring championship to cleveland..
my guess is, if cavs keepp struggling lebron will push cavs to do deal
Interestingly, the 30 games issue and the loyalty issue are not "we prefer Love to Melo/Jennings as a matter of roster construction".
I thought they might end up too committed to Love. I think he was ready to bolt Cleveland for the west coast and LeBron had to get on a plane for the famous poolside recruitment trip. I wonder whether there was a rep to Love that he wasnt being resigned to preserve the asset for the Cavs, just to be traded in time. Although very long term no trade promises are pretty worthless.
Dantoni has alluded to how Harden has been more willing to adapt to his PnR ideals unlike Melo and Kobe who both reverted back to ISO ball.
If Melo went to Houston now, first of all he would fullly realize he'd be playing without the ball in his hands (just like he would with his buddies CP3 and lebron) and second of all, he'd be a straight up upgrade over Anderson. I don't think Melo would have too many qualms if Harden was feeding him open corner 3s on a consistent basis.
If MDA said this and didn't acknowledge that these players are totally different with completely different skill sets, then he's an idiot. Harden has the ball in his hands all of the time (career high usage)... why would he object to the offense at all?
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Dantoni has alluded to how Harden has been more willing to adapt to his PnR ideals unlike Melo and Kobe who both reverted back to ISO ball.
If Melo went to Houston now, first of all he would fullly realize he'd be playing without the ball in his hands (just like he would with his buddies CP3 and lebron) and second of all, he'd be a straight up upgrade over Anderson. I don't think Melo would have too many qualms if Harden was feeding him open corner 3s on a consistent basis.
If MDA said this and didn't acknowledge that these players are totally different with completely different skill sets, then he's an idiot. Harden has the ball in his hands all of the time (career high usage)... why would he object to the offense at all?
I'm not sure the exact quote, Howard Beck sort of discussed it in the latest Zach Lowe podcast.
He had players for his system and then the Knicks traded all those players for Melo.
I don't think he'd object to having Melo again considering nothing can be done to displace Harden's ball dominance.
I'm not sure the exact quote, Howard Beck sort of discussed it in the latest Zach Lowe podcast.
He had players for his system and then the Knicks traded all those players for Melo.
I don't think he'd object to having Melo again considering nothing can be done to displace Harden's ball dominance.
Billups was a horrendous fit for the offense... no doubt about that.
To trade for assets.
And I want Scarlett Johanssen as my wife now that she's single.
kp is not a 4
I dont think it changes much. Melo isn't the type of player they need. They need someone who can take advantage of their size flaws (e.g. Demarcus Cousins, Davis, etc.) but I'm not quite sure how they get that player.
And I want Scarlett Johanssen as my wife now that she's single.
Lopez is easily worth 2 #1s from a number of teams. Mozgov once garnered 2 #1s.
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2 1st rounders for Brook Lopez.
And I want Scarlett Johanssen as my wife now that she's single.
Lopez is easily worth 2 #1s from a number of teams. Mozgov once garnered 2 #1s.
And what teams are those?
Mozgov shouldn't be a benchmark for any NBA transaction. It's a full step short of using "Bargnani garnered a first rounder". Maybe two steps. But nonetheless, my point stands.
Lopez will be turning 30 towards the end of next season. That automatically rules out any team that will be muddling in the lottery and bottom tier playoff teams that might end up in the lottery.
What big time playoff team needs a center? Brook would no doubt be a great fit under Pop but the Spurs aren't in the business of trading picks.
The Warriors? Don't see how the salary would work out given that they will need to max Steph.
Which also translates to offense
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2 1st rounders for Brook Lopez.
And I want Scarlett Johanssen as my wife now that she's single.
Lopez is easily worth 2 #1s from a number of teams. Mozgov once garnered 2 #1s.
And what teams are those?
Mozgov shouldn't be a benchmark for any NBA transaction. It's a full step short of using "Bargnani garnered a first rounder". Maybe two steps. But nonetheless, my point stands.
Lopez will be turning 30 towards the end of next season. That automatically rules out any team that will be muddling in the lottery and bottom tier playoff teams that might end up in the lottery.
What big time playoff team needs a center? Brook would no doubt be a great fit under Pop but the Spurs aren't in the business of trading picks.
The Warriors? Don't see how the salary would work out given that they will need to max Steph.
Well I wasnt speaking to fit, but non-lottery picks and especially picks in the 20s arent super valuable. We got one for THJR. I wouldnt take a pick at the end of the round for KOQ. The notion of talking about being worth 2 #1s as if #1s have a constant value doesnt make any sense.
Bought puts a forearm into holidays chest no call
Rose taps Barnes hand it is foul
3 fouls in 5 minutes.
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only played 5 minutes in the first half. Did he get hurt, or just benched?
3 fouls in 5 minutes.
Jeez.
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only played 5 minutes in the first half. Did he get hurt, or just benched?
3 fouls in 5 minutes.
Jeez.
2 of them just stupid fouls
hornacek is awful..
he cant get a steady rotation and almost 50 games into the season?
It's coaching and you can tell there isn't a lot of emphasis on things like that.
And what mediocre team is willing to sacrifice 2 picks to secure Lopez asto guarantee they won't be in the lottery 3 years from now (which presumably would be when the distant 1st rounder the nets are seeking would be)?
Lopez is a good player but there's no team that's a Brook Lopez away from anything.
holiday never passes up a shot
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kp is awful, you are guarding a guy who can not fucking shoot, why are you running at him?
It's coaching and you can tell there isn't a lot of emphasis on things like that.
he plays fucking stupid..
it is basic defense, stop going for every aingle shot fake, stop running at people on the 3 point line when you are slow footed..
atop slacking off of shooters to go for a block when noah is on the court
from the coach to the 15th guy they are a stupid fucking team
Or maybe the sixers now.
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lebron can force them to make a deal, knicks then flip love to celtics for draft licks..
Or maybe the sixers now.
never thought i would say this but it is time to tank...
and i dont think hornacek is the man for the job
i respect melo for wanting to win here and i will root for him to get that championship if he agrees to thay trade but he is not winning here...it is just not going to work..
knicks need to go on a full rebuild, start selling off parts and play some of the young guys..
you can keep a guy like lee as a veteran presence if you want but you have to get one of these top pgs in the draft
Baker played 4 extremely unhelpful minutes.
I just want to get rid of everyone on the team who's older than 24 (outside of Kuz).