Also said Lee has heard he'll be moved if Hardaway goes through unless Melo deal happens. Thoughts on keeping Lee if Melo is flipped? Yes to Melo to HOU - ( New Window )
The other thread was about THJ. This is about the Melo trade. Just because a few people are posting on the other thread doesn't mean it is as noticeable as this thread. This is new news so I am glad there is a new thread.
basically breaks even salary wise, adds a young piece and gets the 2nd best player in the trade. Im sure the Rockets would add a pick and money as well.
He is broken down and might not play real minutes again.
Its wishful thinking for anyone to take that contract.
That would be a deal breaker
If he retires does his contract remain against the cap?
The Knicks would need to buy him out or they could get a medical but I don't think he would fail a physical.
Basically that deal will haunt this team for the next 4 years.
He is broken down and might not play real minutes again.
Its wishful thinking for anyone to take that contract.
That would be a deal breaker
If he retires does his contract remain against the cap?
The Knicks would need to buy him out or they could get a medical but I don't think he would fail a physical.
Basically that deal will haunt this team for the next 4 years.
Thankfully, larry, it will only haunt them for 3 more years. But I'm guessing he'll be bought out after this season if they can't unload him (fat chance of that, of course).
Mills would guide the team through free agency. If he does a good job here then he should be considered for the job on a permanent basis. Forming a young core to grow together is Absolutely the way to go.
signing. Its an overpay, but he is 25 and has improved consistently. Maybe we finally get lucky and overpay a young up and comer who actually continues to get better. I liked THJR when he was here, i mean i was thrilled to get a first for him, but he has improved. I just hope he can be more then just a scorer.
Really hope this Melo trade gets done soon. I know we wont get much back, but at least we hopefully get Qi and something else. It just increases our assets. Let a young team develop, get another top pick, and hope that KP becomes the star we thing we can be.
And i really hope we move Lee, he does nothing for this team. Lets roll with THJR/Dotson. Get another asset for Lee and let the kids play. Noah can still be the vet leader.
for the bockers... Good for both sides IMO - ( New Window )
How exactly is that good for the Knicks? Gordon plays the same position as THjr, Anderson the same position as KP, Capela the same position as Willy. So you're just adding redundant depth for a cap savings of $8M while taking on longer contracts and giving up the best contract in the deal with KOQ.
Where is this notion that THJ has improved consistently come from?
for the bockers... Good for both sides IMO - ( New Window )
How exactly is that good for the Knicks? Gordon plays the same position as THjr, Anderson the same position as KP, Capela the same position as Willy. So you're just adding redundant depth for a cap savings of $8M while taking on longer contracts and giving up the best contract in the deal with KOQ.
Dunk please take the Knicks' GM job. It's obvious you know what you're doing . I think the Hardaway signing was insane . Melo will soon be gone. Then it will be time for Nixon's Checkers speech because the Knicks and their fans won't have him to kick around anymore more. Life after Melo should prove interesting . As in life without a #1 scorer . The Knicks are shaping up to be a Top 3 worst team for the coming season . Maybe that's the plan but I suspect they will truly blow .
I think we need to be getting picks back too. Yes, we have our firsts which is nice but we gave away a shit load of seconds. It would be nice to recoup some of those or a late first.
I was just talking to someone with knowledge of the trade. He said it's definitely going to happen. He also said it's probably not going to include Qi as Houston considers him untouchable. Hopefully that's not true.
I definitely wouldn't mind Llull though. He won Euroleague MVP this past year. He averaged 16 points, 6 assists and 2 rebounds in 26 minutes with Real Madrid this yes. He plays for my 2nd favorite team right now so I'd really love for him to join my favorite basketball team.
A whole lot of smoke but no flames.
A whole lot of smoke but no flames.
The guy I linked isn't a clickable guy. He's as legit as I've seen.
Also, *simplicity's
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Why the hell would Portland do that deal? Are they getting to first rounders?
Interesting.
I can't see either team having any interest in Ryan Anderson.
Its wishful thinking for anyone to take that contract.
That would be a deal breaker
Its wishful thinking for anyone to take that contract.
That would be a deal breaker
If he retires does his contract remain against the cap?
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He is broken down and might not play real minutes again.
Its wishful thinking for anyone to take that contract.
That would be a deal breaker
If he retires does his contract remain against the cap?
The Knicks would need to buy him out or they could get a medical but I don't think he would fail a physical.
Basically that deal will haunt this team for the next 4 years.
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He is broken down and might not play real minutes again.
Its wishful thinking for anyone to take that contract.
That would be a deal breaker
If he retires does his contract remain against the cap?
The Knicks would need to buy him out or they could get a medical but I don't think he would fail a physical.
Basically that deal will haunt this team for the next 4 years.
Thankfully, larry, it will only haunt them for 3 more years. But I'm guessing he'll be bought out after this season if they can't unload him (fat chance of that, of course).
Really hope this Melo trade gets done soon. I know we wont get much back, but at least we hopefully get Qi and something else. It just increases our assets. Let a young team develop, get another top pick, and hope that KP becomes the star we thing we can be.
And i really hope we move Lee, he does nothing for this team. Lets roll with THJR/Dotson. Get another asset for Lee and let the kids play. Noah can still be the vet leader.
4 times the player of THjr
Good for both sides IMO - ( New Window )
How exactly is that good for the Knicks? Gordon plays the same position as THjr, Anderson the same position as KP, Capela the same position as Willy. So you're just adding redundant depth for a cap savings of $8M while taking on longer contracts and giving up the best contract in the deal with KOQ.
he was the same sucko player he's always been.
Longer contract than Melo. Makes absolutely zero sense
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for the bockers... Good for both sides IMO - ( New Window )
How exactly is that good for the Knicks? Gordon plays the same position as THjr, Anderson the same position as KP, Capela the same position as Willy. So you're just adding redundant depth for a cap savings of $8M while taking on longer contracts and giving up the best contract in the deal with KOQ.
Dunk please take the Knicks' GM job. It's obvious you know what you're doing . I think the Hardaway signing was insane . Melo will soon be gone. Then it will be time for Nixon's Checkers speech because the Knicks and their fans won't have him to kick around anymore more. Life after Melo should prove interesting . As in life without a #1 scorer . The Knicks are shaping up to be a Top 3 worst team for the coming season . Maybe that's the plan but I suspect they will truly blow .
NYK get: Mo Harkless, Festus Ezeli, rights to Sergio Llull, Isiah Hartenstein
Portland gets Anderson and obviously, Melo to Houston.
And on Lee:
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Courtney Lee has been told when Melo is moved the preference is to play him with THJ
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That tweet was a joke
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and the fanbase will hate the trade per this tweet
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Courtney Lee has been told when Melo is moved the preference is to play him with THJ
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That tweet was a joke
I just realized. I'm so anxious to hear about this man... urgh