"ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported last month that Houston was looking for a third team to make a trade work. The Milwaukee Bucks emerged as a potential third team at one point, per league sources, but there was no traction toward a deal. Milwaukee has been trying to shed salary so, in all likelihood, the idea of taking back the remaining money on Ryan Anderson's contract (three years, $60 million) in a trade wasn't enticing.
One name that came up in those (very) preliminary talks? Bucks forward Jabari Parker, per league sources.
The report didn't declare if the Knicks asked for Parker or the Bucks wanted to shop the young forward, but either would be a boon to a potential return for Anthony.
It's unclear which side -- the Knicks or Bucks -- brought up Parker's name. What is clear is that Parker would have been part of an outgoing package that included a larger Bucks contract, such as John Henson's or Greg Monroe's. If that deal had come to fruition, the Knicks would have received the type of return they'd long hoped for in an Anthony trade: a young player on a below-market contract in Parker."
Considering Robinson comes from the Bucks (and advocated for Beasley) and Cofield was Parker's trainer pre-draft, it should come as no surprise (assuming it's true) that the Knicks hoped to land the talented but oft-injured Parker.
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The Rockets and Blazers both want Carmelo Anthony. The issue is the Rockets have no assets and Melo likely balks at a deal to Portland.
I would have done that without a second thought. Parker will be all of 23 in March (5 months older than KP) and was having a breakout season.
Prepare for far, far worse return than an uber-talented 22 year old for Melo.
the key variable is the RA contract; if we have to take on that, I'd want more than a guy who while talented, is has already had two reconstructed knees at 22
If it's a 2 team trade the return is likely going to be comical.
the key variable is the RA contract; if we have to take on that, I'd want more than a guy who while talented, is has already had two reconstructed knees at 22
Again, Anderson's contract is less than ideal but he's also a very solid player which means it's quite possible you can move him in-season. The Rockets sending garbage to the Knicks does what exactly? Talent is more important than cap space right now.
Exactly. Qi? Hartenstein? Future 1sts from a team that looks locked and loaded for the next few?
Totally agree.
apparently frank has been playing in those games as well
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and Randle played pickup ball with Melo/THjr (and some non-Knicks) including McCollum who has been trying to convince Melo to go to Portland. Randle was unspeakably bad in summer league.
apparently frank has been playing in those games as well
Yeah I saw him in highlights the other day, I didn't see him in the most recent video (Kanter, McCollum, Melo, THjr, Randle "and others" but Tommy Beer didn't mention Frank and he name checks the Knicks who play so I'm assuming no Frank).
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If I had a guess (and it's not mentioned) but this was probably related to the Bucks reportedly "waiting in the weeds" for Kyrie Irving if the Cavs/Celts deal fell apart.
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and Randle played pickup ball with Melo/THjr (and some non-Knicks) including McCollum who has been trying to convince Melo to go to Portland. Randle was unspeakably bad in summer league.
apparently frank has been playing in those games as well
Yeah I saw him in highlights the other day, I didn't see him in the most recent video (Kanter, McCollum, Melo, THjr, Randle "and others" but Tommy Beer didn't mention Frank and he name checks the Knicks who play so I'm assuming no Frank).
yeah i dont think he was in the latest one