Deal Sits as Nuggets "Waffle" and 'Melo Doesn't See It Happening
by NetsDaily on Jan 9, 2011 9:52 PM EST
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PrintThe Nets trade with the Nuggets and Pistons seemed to be in limbo as midnight struck in the East Monday. Carmelo Anthony, in an interview after another Nugget loss, told reporters "I don't see it happening", but wouldn't talk about timetable. The comment seemed to leave uncertain the status of talks which heated up over the weekend, then stalled.
Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Anthony Carter and Shelden Williams were all on the floor for the Nuggets as they lost the Hornets on Sunday night. About the same time, back in New Jersey, the Nets' frustrated front office packed up their iPads and headed home...although at that point it seemed possible talks might resume before morning.
With a deal --that could be the biggest in NBA history-- close to being done, the Nets and Pistons expected the four Nuggets to sit out. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that New Jersey and Detroit are set on the deal, but Denver "remains vague" with what they want. The hold-up may be about the mix of players, how much in contracts Denver will be willing to take on rather than picks.
"The deal is close," an NBA official told Al Iannazzone. "But Denver is looking to hit a home run." Still, Nets officials remain optimistic a deal will get done and have important allies on their side: 'Melo's agents.
Iannazzone reports as well that DaJuan Summers, a little used Piston forward, would be sent to the Nets and Wojnarowski writes that "to make Billups comfortable", the Nets will likely agree to pay him $14.2 million next year instead of using the $3.7 million buyout in his contract. Moreover, the Nets are trying to add another team to re-route Johan Petro away from Detroit. Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post hinted it could the Rockets.
- Melo Trade Twitter Feed - Shane Patel - Twitter
- Nets close to landing Anthony - Adrian Wojnarowski - Yahoo! Sports
- AP Source: Nets 'advancing' on Anthony deal - AP
- Sources: Nets, Nuggets closer to Carmelo Anthony deal - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- Anthony to Nets deal still on, New Jersey could also land Hamilton, Billups - Stefan Bondy & Mitch Lawrence - New York Daily News
- Sources: Nets' blockbuster trade for Carmelo Anthony taking shape - Marc Stein & Chris Broussard - ESPN
- Has Carmelo Anthony Played Last Game With Nuggets? 'Not at All,' Star Says - Chris Tomasson - FanHouse
- Melodrama's final act hinges on one simple question - Ken Berger - CBS Sports
- Sources: Nets close to landing 'Melo in three-team trade - David Aldridge - NBA.com
- Nuggets closing in on Melo deal with Nets? - Alan Hahn - New York Newsday
- Nuggets close to sending Carmelo Anthony to Nets in blockbuster deal - Chris Mannix - Sports Illustrated
- Adding Carmelo Anthony still leaves New Jersey Nets short of title contention - Ian Thomsen - Sports Illustrated
- Numerous 'moving parts' holding up Carmelo-to-Nets three-way trade - Sean Deveney - Sporting News
- Source: Anthony Will Sign With Nets - Alex Raskin - HoopsWorld
- Pistons close to trading Richard Hamilton to Nets - Vincent Goodwill - Detroit News
- Pistons guard Richard Hamilton may be headed to New Jersey - Vince Ellis - Detroit Free Press
- Pistons still talking with Nets about trade that would send Richard Hamilton to New Jersey - Chris Iott - MLive
- Three-team trade involving Melo, Billups continues to take shape - Benjamin Hochman - Denver Post
- Carmelo Anthony headed to New Jersey? - Michael Lee - Washington Post
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Someone explain to me....
Someone explain to me the contract situations of Billups and Hamilton and if it will still allow us to sign Chris Paul when we enter Brooklyn
Billups' expires right before CP3 is a FA.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
hamilton's deal is for 2 more years
which i think ends in 2012
So Hamilton’s deal will still be on the books when Paul becomes a free agent.
So Hamilton, Melo, and Lopez contract at the very least will be on the books. Dont think we’ll have enough money for Paul especially with the new CBA coming
Can NetIncome please confirm this for us
Hamilton has 2 more years after this season. Is one of them an option?
Hamilton
12.5 million this season
12.5 million in 2011-12
12.5 million in 2012-13, but can be bought out for $9 million (which would remain on the cap)
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....
So this will essentially take us out of the Paul sweepstakes
Or sign a FA (CP3) then take care ofour own FA.
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'"
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Rip's contract runs through 2012-2013...
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'"
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions
If New Orleans knows that Paul wont resign with them, they are not going to let him get to free agency, they will trade him during the season before
this
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'"
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
He said "maybe" young talent we might aquire.
"There's no way, with hindsight, I would've ever called up Larry, called up Magic and said, 'Hey, look, let's get together and play on one team,'"
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
If this deal goes through
You can forget about Chris Paul.
"why would you want to do that
this years draft sucks and thats without the threat of a lockout." - The benevolent Net Income, prognosticating on the quality of the 2011 draft class... In December.
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CP3 WILL be a Net if this deal goes through. Billups is making $14.2 next year. His contract comes off the books in time for CP3 IF we keep him. The Nets have some time to worry about Lopez. He has a team option next year at $3.07 million. The year after that, they have to make him a qualifying offer of $4.2 million. They can get BOTH done. Also don’t forget that the Nets have money coming off the books between May and Dooling.
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Billups
is owed over 14 million next season, he can be bought it for a little under 4 million however. Thus he would not play for the team but only 3.7 of the 14 million would count against the cap next year. He’ owed about the same this year, either way he expires when Paul hits free agency.
RIp is making 12 million a year I believe and his contract run on a year after Paul is a FA he can however be bought out that year for 9 of his 12 million. But as you can see thats not a great buyout as 9 mill against the cap is a lot for a guy thats not playing.
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I'm pretty confident this gets done later tonight or tomorrow
and Melo willing to extend re:Berger clinches it for me.
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Whatever, this HAS to happen by tomorrow.
This is the perfect window for the Nets, they can’t play a game with only 5 people. If this stretches til the all star break Denver will get a WORSE deal. The time to turn it around and make a run at the playoffs is NOW. It’ll get done.
EXACTLY
It has to be very soon, they play next on Wednesday. They can’t play with only 5 players. (Is there some kind of rule for that?) If it doesn’t happen soon, we will be seeing a lot more blowouts..
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actually i would like to see a bunch of 10-days
play on the west coast trip and then expire when melo ad co. is waiting in new jerse to suit up for the next home game
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 10:44 PM EST up reply actions
not if there is a new melo thread up in the morning
unless you guys want stay up all night, I have to hit the hay real soon.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
Not me
And I’ll barely be on tomorrow too busy
-Say man when I was growing up we wanted a Jacuzzi, we had to fart in the tub.
I wont be on until later in the day
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
Tomorrow morning, let it happen.
Please basketball gods, for all of my teams suck
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The Nets are optimistic. Too far down the road to go back…and Leon Rose would not be pleased and might take Denver hostage forever.
So in other words, Rose may tell Denver if they don’t stop messing around, he may not let any of his clients ever sign with the Nuggets?
that was the threat
Kidd’s agent used at the end of the trade talks in 2007 when there were reports the Nets were entertaining offers from teams other than Dallas. And Leon Rose is a LOT more powerful than Jeff Schwartz.
If Nuggets want to change up the players
Maybe they’ll insist on taking Outlaw instead of Favors – LOL
LOL
we can only hope fastbreak…hahaha!
by Whoop Dee Damn Doo on Jan 9, 2011 10:17 PM EST up reply actions
a team has to have 12 guys active right?
i can’t watch a team that doesn’t care anymore, getting blown out by washington and milwaukee without jennings and bogut
Isn't that the hitch with Al Harrington?
It would just make it that much harder to get 8 guys in an uni for Wednesday?
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If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I think these are all lies. Denver just wanted to play their players tonight.
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
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Me too
It makes ALOT of sense to play them tonight, if they sit they won’t have enough right?
What players?
They are already getting practically the entire roster. They probably want Hump now…
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
no detroit is swapping murph for rip as salary relief
but nets want pistons to take back petro for terrico white and other young players to match petro’s salary or give up a pick for murph’s expiring deal
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
They HAVE to talk tonight if they want this done by the morning.
Because if its about PLAYERS this can drag on and thats when it gets ugly.
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3-11 from the field. 8 points, 5 boards, 4 assists and 1 block in 34 minutes. Yeah. I think he’s ticked off at this point.
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by CyberRambro on Jan 10, 2011 12:01 AM EST up reply actions
So with this, playoffs?
1. Boston
2. Miami
3. Orlando
4. Chicago
5. Atlanta
6. New York
7. New Jersey?
8. Milwaukee/Philly/Indiana
Heat v. Nets
Billups > Arroyo
Hamilton < Wade
Melo < LBJ
Hump < Bosh
Lopez > Big Z
We could steal a game or two.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Big Z is better than Brook
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
as of now
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
After Big Z retire
He will still get more rebounds than Brook
by a hay on Jan 9, 2011 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I checked. Big Z is only averaging 5 and 5 this year.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
More like...
http://generationysports.com/?p=4408
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
lol i remember he got that eagle tattoo to match the giants uniforrm
shockey was the footbal version of the jersey shore dudes…..but look behind him, they are going wild……i see someone throw his helmet up and that black dude is doing some weird stomp celebration…brandon jacobs bounces around right at the start and tiki barber is like wtf i gotta get outta here smh at myself for not taking the nbc job yet
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Denver is shooting themselves in the foot
This appears to be recurring. Nets and Denver agree on a deal and then Denver wants more and waffles. King has stood firm so far…can’t imagine him giving in…while Denver is really making a mess of things….Can’t be good for their image to other GMs.
if our guys are still playing on wednesday, i can see us getting blown out again with all the rumors
No it's not.
hamilton’s contract runs through 2012-2013. CP3 has a PO in 2012-2013.
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
thats only if paul takes his option
the nets will have 8 guys under contract(assuming they re-sign the guys that stay and none that come over) for about 55-60 mill…..unless they get guys to take major paycuts they wont be able to get paul straight up
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Best we can hope for tonight ...
Is Denver getting absolutely blown out
I bet Rose told him to make a statement
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:04 PM EST up reply actions
this team is terrible
if we make this trade were a contender plus its a star driven league this is a no-brainer for the nets. denver is really not right this is the best deal they’ll ever get
Even if its done in the morning, I dont think Ill be that happy
because tonight was such a bummer.
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Probably
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Why was it so bad?! :0
"Go ahead, make a cake"
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Jan 10, 2011 12:29 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I need this trade to happen
i cant take watching graham and outlaw play significant minutes
best thing about trade is outlaw going to bench
by jaydee2327 on Jan 9, 2011 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yes and graham will be gone
hopefully king gets denver to cough up a 1st round pick or take petro….then avery’s little de facto coo de oligarchy will be almost completely destroyed
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
Masai Ujiri is
Priceline Negotiator! Guaranteed to get you deal after only several delays!
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:08 PM EST up reply actions
Hamilton will be an expiring though, right? So someone in the summer might want him, right?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
I wish this was like Minority Report so I could see what crimes Denver is going to commit to the Nets.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
'Melo is sending a statement tonight .....
0-2 from the field at the half. Two points with 3 fouls. Billups is 0-5 from the field and just picked up a Tech.
big gulps... welp see you later....
I think my brain can’t take watching these threads grow and grow or I will go into epileptic shock.
Melo you later,
Avery’s Johnson
by Avery's Johnson on Jan 9, 2011 10:08 PM EST reply actions
The Waffle Boys!
Starring:
Masai Ujiri
Josh Kroenke
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I'm watching the game and Melo isn't even on the floor..
…foul trouble?
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:11 PM EST reply actions
yea
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:11 PM EST up reply actions
4 in the first half
him and billups are mailing it in big time….harrington, nene, and earl are trying to audition for trades
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:00 PM EST up reply actions
melos performance reminds when vc was terrible for weeks before being traded to the nets
to prove a point that he wanted out maybe melos doing the same thing
this
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
collins wouldnt even have scored yet
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Could this be the worst half in 'Melo's career?
0-2 from the field. 2-4 from the line. 2 points. 3 fouls. Wow — those are Jason Collins numbers.
by nynjlawyer on Jan 9, 2011 10:13 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Sir Charles
talking about MeloDrama
http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/23782516;_ylt=AoV4Q20Pzd.0d2oGI.y.jWM5nYcB
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Its amazing how uneducated people are over at ESPN
people still commenting how its a bad move for the Nets because Melo would leave us in the off season to sign with the Knicks. Maybe they havent heard of an extension?
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he wants next year option picked up...
with the CBA this summer. Nets probably won’t have a huge problem with this if he’s playing well. 2012 offseason is much more important for the Nets.
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 9, 2011 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
rec'd!
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah I like wafflez!
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
More waffles.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7KbxVtfiUU&feature=related
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
What the hell did I just watch?
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by JohnFromLongIsland on Jan 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Nothing, it was just a dream
…you sick bastard.
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
Are people at work now?
Nets = Global
Knicks = Local
The Russians' and Yormark's handling of trade rumors have destroyed the 2010-2011 Nets. Even if we win a gazillion championships in Brooklyn, their destruction of the 10-11 Nets will always be on their resume.
WFAN going to talk Nets at 1025, if anyone is interested.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions
Not sure, I listen on my iPhone.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
AOL radio is a free app that has 660 the Fan.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
wfan660.com or radio.com also
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660
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
yes
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
heres the latest
Al_Iannazzone Al Iannazzone
Talks could resume later tonight or tomorrow. This deal was very close to completion today.
I dont see why that wouldnt be true.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
denver...
We finally get the agreement with Detroit. King thought he could GET a 1st rounder from Detroit for all the money they’ll be saving…now the Nets may have to give Detroit a 1st. Then Denver comes back and wants more. If it’s players…could they be trying to unload Harrington since we will be lacking big-man depth.
King needs to stand firm…we need flexibility in the future with draft picks and as little contracts as possible running into 2012-2013.
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 9, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
Still A Fan?
WIth so many new players, it just won’t feel right to me. I was looking forward to seeing Favors grow up, I liked Devin. I like Morrow’s shooting. It will take me a while to get used to all these new players. But it would be nice to win some games. Yes, I will still be a NETS fan, but right now, I am watching the Lakers & Knicks…..
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
the roster's been completely changed in the offseason for 2 straight summers
i get what you mean though…a little stability would be nice
jury duty tomorrow..
hopefully an official trade would make things more exciting
say you are psychologically a mess
due to melodrama.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
Im being optimistic
Just bought Tickets for the Maverics game 1/22.
I expect to see Billups/Melo and Kidd
Uh oh
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Nuggets official insists they never agreed to deal pending NJ-DET arrangement for Petro. “People are trying to pressure us,” source tells Y!
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST reply actions
Nugz GMs are weird
Of course you are getting pressured, the deadline is getting closer.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
are they on drugs?
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
are you serious
okay this is crazy
"Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment"
by killa kadafi191 on Jan 9, 2011 10:25 PM EST up reply actions
also... if this deal goes thru how do we matchup against the NY knicks?
by kupalski on Jan 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Felton > Billups
Fields = Rip
Gallo < Melo
Amar’e > Hump
Turiaf < Lopez
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
you are forgetting Chandler
who is pretty good
I thought he was a bench player.
Not to say that is his talent level, but I didn’t think he was starting games.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
here
With that lineup.
Felton > Billups
Fields = Hamilton
Chandler < Melo
Williams < Hump
Amar’e > Lopez
IMO
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Well, switch the two and my opinion still stands.
If the Knicks offered me Chandler for Hump, I wouldn’t do it.
I prefer Hump’s D and Rebounding over the additional scoring of Chandler.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
If we get the offer of Chandler for Humps, I would jump to take it
might include a no1
Chandler 22yo … 18ppg, 49% FG%,38% 3s, 81% FT%, 6.5RB, 1.3To, 1.9 3s, 1.5 blk 1.8 apg
Humphries 26yo 8.5ppg, 54.9% FG% 0 3s, 70.2% FT% 9.2 RB, 1.1To, .4Stel 1 Blk 1apg
His stats this year reminds me of Marion at his peak and his youth is a big upside. The only reason to not do it is Marion, post pheonix
Billups>Felton
but D’Antoni >>> Avery and
Knicks bench > Nets bench
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions
Just going to suggest D'Antoni is in race for coach of the year
While Avery gets signing of the year
Outlaw
Just because Amar'e is MVP, that doesn't make D'Antoni good.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
and just because
Avery has no offensive system, gives mondo minutes to his worst players, throws away good, talented players, and gets subpar performances from almost all of them doesn’t make him bad.
Oh, wait, it does.
by calling all toasters on Jan 10, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
No way. Avery > D'antoni.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Lets see
Felton Vs Billup (if he comes) Felton is younger and will be around past this year → this year, slight edge to Felton (health)
Field vs Ham (Ham)
Gallo Vs Anthony (Anthony)
Chandler Vs Humphries (Chandler)
Amare Vs Lopez (Amare)
Depth → Knicks
Knicks is still better
Amar'e is playing Center?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
has been for a while
that is their most use lineup
I don’t see much depth on the Knicks. Douglas and Turiaf are pretty good …… but can they match Farmar , The Machine , and Mr. Evey Quarter?
by strange-brew on Jan 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
my opinion
any bench that has outlaw gets a 10 :)
Unreal
Nuggets official insists they never agreed to deal pending NJ-DET arrangement for Petro. “People are trying to pressure us,” source tells Y!
That would be the Leon Rose and company.
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by jasperjarrod on Jan 9, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions
This deal is only leaked to the public because someone is holding up the deal
or else, like the Magic deals, the public do not find out until it gets done
So this would suggest the Nets are the source of all the leaks
So we find that the Nuggets/Melo is holding it up
I am not surprise
Everyone in that Denver front office is an amateur human being.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
KBerg_CBS: Source: “Last-second ramming guys in and out is not going to fly.”
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Nice
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Does everyone know that Woj reported that Nets are agreeing to honor Billups 14.2 million for next year?
That is only way to keep Billups happy and I suspect it makes Melo happy. It makes me a little happier too, so Nets will always have a PG.
Hamilton will likely be with Nets and Melo as they move to Brooklyn.
Pretty good news:
WojYahooNBA: Denver and New Jersey are still talking tonight, sources say.
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If we are giving them another pick Nuggets should include Afflalo in the deal.
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I was suppose to edge my lawn today
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by killa kadafi191 on Jan 9, 2011 10:28 PM EST reply actions
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ChrisMannixSI: A source said new Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke has been seriously sweating this deal the last few weeks. Nervous about getting right package.
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Trust us, little Kroenke
this is BY FAR the best you can get. DOes he think he can get Kobe Bryant?
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
Melo is jogging around the court.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST reply actions
Just like the rumors.
Just keeps going round and round.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Alright, its obvious at this point
both teams NEED to make this trade
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Oh jeez, this is never ending
WojYahooNBA: Nevertheless, Nets and Pistons were operating under belief there was an agreement. Denver wants NJ to take more money back now, source says
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Not possible. Vujacic cant be traded for another month.
by Clayton Balch on Jan 9, 2011 10:32 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah Melo would definitely sign then
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
this getting way out of hand..
OUTLOL for MVP!
I would say that based on melo's play tonight it is check mate.
No way Denver can back out now. It would rip their team apart and damage their reputation. Rebuilding will get a whole lot harder with one of the most powerful agents in the league pissed at you.
WOW
This needs to get done tomorrow, this is embarrassing for everyone involved. Melo/Rose are putting a helluva lot of pressure on the Nugs, this should be a done deal tomorrow.
by Special_Delivery on Jan 9, 2011 10:33 PM EST reply actions
Al_Iannazzone: Latest link to the NETS-NUGS-DET talks: http://bit.ly/g5yMjR
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Classic interview btw
Nets = Global
Knicks = Local
The Russians' and Yormark's handling of trade rumors have destroyed the 2010-2011 Nets. Even if we win a gazillion championships in Brooklyn, their destruction of the 10-11 Nets will always be on their resume.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but:
There’s never a money & marketing -first, evil, overlord of a commissioner around when you need one.
WHERE’s DAVID STERN?!??!?!?
You figure he would step in and stop both teams from continuing to make a further mockery of this mockery of a league.
NYDNInterNets Stefan Bondy
Carmelo doing his best to force a trade tonight against Hornets: 19 minutes, two points, 0-for-2, -15 point differential
Get. This. Done.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions
KEEP IT UP MELO!!!! NICEEEEEEEE
MADMAN ADAM
by MADMAN ADAM on Jan 9, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Feel kind of bad for Nuggets fans Last Melo game in Denver and he played lik crap
When he returns next yr its going to look ugly
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
(Soon To Come:Carmelo Anthony)
by Wall2KingJames on Jan 10, 2011 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Curious about a couple of players
I don’t want to get into the whole “will it or won’t it” situation as it’s obviously a complete mess at the moment. But I was curious what anyone could tell me about Quinton Ross and Ben Uzoh.
Thanks!
Uzoh is decent.
He can drive the lane a little. Doesn’t seem to have that much upside, but can make the open pass.
Ross can’t shoot, but he is really good on D.
IMO
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
makes sense
he’ll be bringing a lot of gatorade to the vets on the nuggets
by shane gayle on Jan 10, 2011 12:16 AM EST up reply actions
+1
Dude is walking around the court.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:38 PM EST up reply actions
If its about player I bet they want James and want Nets to take Balkman.
Lopez/Ely
Hump/Balkman/Williams
Anthony/Outlaw
Hamilton/Vujacic
Billups/Farmar/Carter
IMO Balk is better
I am a nugs fan, and I love Balk. Karl is just a bad coach and plays Chris Andersen instead. Balkman is a great energy guy. Good things happen when he is on the floor.
Trust me
you haven’t seen a bad coach. We’ll give you Avery and 2 more first rounders for Karl.
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
From Al's latest story
"At the end of the day," a league source said. "Leon may have to give it a hard push."
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UNBELIEVABLE
This is from Al’s latest article:
"The deal is close," an NBA official said. "But Denver is looking to hit a home run."
They’re ALREADY hitting a home run!
I like how WE'RE the ones getting the star, buts its DENVER who is going to hit the home run.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
They're getting equal value
for a guy who’s walking. That’s at least a triple.
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 11:06 PM EST up reply actions
Woj now reports that Nets must take back more money.
I knew it.
They probably want Nets to take Harrington. I said all along there should be a backup plan that excludes Pistons.
But now that I hear that Melo wants Hamilton in deal, that isn’t an option?
Nets better not give up any more players. Hump, Vujacic are Avery’s kind of players.
This deal is going backwards.
I hope it's James for one of the two if we have to take back one of them.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
I fealits James for Balkman in that case i'll do it.
Vujacic can’t be included in the three team trade.
No way. James can play the 2, 3 or 4 with more experience, IMO
And eventually Oulaw would be traded (maybe 2 years) and DJames would be 25 or 26 at that time.
That depends on the CBA with respect to Outlaw
and I wouldn’t bet on it.
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The high money guy left is Vujacic who can't be traded anyway
trade exception needed. Bye bye to another draft pick and probably another draft pick to get rid of Petro. The Knicks would have more assets to get Paul after this. Ouch
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Why would any of you OR BILLY KING have trusted a snake like DENVER GM?
It’s not like he hasn’t pulled this crapola 14 times since the beginning of the season?
more like the majority of the season =(
OUTLOL for MVP!
JEEZ, just take Petro.
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
The Nets are calling teams trying to help Detroit find a landing place for Johan Petro, front office executives say.
I’ve seen worse bigs. He can block shots, play’s decent D, get some boards. Basically what you want out of a backup C
He also hustles a lot
Although he does take some ill-advised shots
I thought we agreed with Detroit…this trade is so screwed up.
First it was Detroit we had to deal with, then Nuggets, and now both aren’t satisfied.
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
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Or call the Knicks. I would wish Petro on the Knicks.
Petro for Mozgov works!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They will probably now want to get that trade completed before they agree.
Denver is SO unprofessional.
They will regret not having Harris, should Lawson ever get injured.
Same way they use Billups and Lawson
but Harris is going to be used as trade bait according to reports.
I dont know why, but Im getting the sense that this will be done in the morning, and if its not, something is terribly wrong.
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I think Id be a more happy individual if I had taken that path
But Im not a phony.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like
Only harrington and Nene are playing lol
OUTLOL for MVP!
what number channel is nba tv again?
after that im going to BED
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
got it thanks
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:47 PM EST up reply actions
749 on Comcast.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
NBA TV discussing trade after break.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Don't the Magic need someone like Petro, and they aren't cheap.
That is still a deal breaker, besides the bigger deal breaker with Nuggets.
Nets and Detroit are settled...
which means Petro situation is done…it’s reported that Denver is holding the trade up.
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 9, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
nope
now nets are looking for 4th team to take petro
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
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My Guess
Detroit willing to add incentive (White?) if they could find a taker for Petro.
They are cheap on some occations
Howard
Lewis
Turkey
Carter
Nelson
Would have won the championship if they weren’t cheap.
They would have won it IMO
Turkey and Carter aren’t similar players, i’ve seen both play full seasons, games are totally different.
we'll need someone like Petro...
if this deal is done. However, we don’t need that third year that’s on his deal.
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 9, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
lol "it's amazing what the hornets can do with paul having modest numbers"
and jr with a nice dunk
What do you guys think are the chances that Billups gets bought out by the Nets?
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Personally I can't see this deal going down unless the Nets (and "Melo) are confident he'll stick around
They’d be left with Farmar at the point. Ouch.
Not Happening
Billups is just trying to force the Nets to guarantee his contract next season. If he’s serious about a buyout, I think we’d more likely flip him to another team for an expiring (e.g. Butler).
Thanks Ric Bucher very original
WOW ESPN SUCKS..
RicBucher Ric Bucher
If this NJ-Det-Den deal happens – and there’s a good chance of that – Nets become Pistons had they drafted Melo instead of Darko. But older.
with a 22 year old Lopez
big difference
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 9, 2011 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
So they easily become champions?
What a dumb@$$ if he was trying to cut on the Nets.
Except no Ben Wallace and Tayshaun Prince....
Two key components of that team that played lockdown defense…
~Hard Work
Aldridge saying that the reason there is a hold up is because Melo has not approved us yet.
He sounds misinformed, we have heard very differently.
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This is NBATV
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
He's still talking about Proky selling Melo.
Says Melo doesn’t want Rip.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Yeah, Aldridge is at least a day behind.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Or that
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
Someone is very wrong
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
2/5ths of the starting Roster of the Brooklyn Nets.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
watching both Lakers vs Knicks and the Nuggets game
OUTLOL for MVP!
Aldridge saying what Barkley did
Nuggets are looking finished.
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At least he thinks we could still trade for CP3.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
yeah but thats isnt anything news
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:57 PM EST up reply actions
It's still fun though.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Marc Berman (Knicks writer) said about the Melo trade:
It’s halftime of the Lakers/Knicks game, 1050AM broadcast of the game, they interview Marc Berman. He said, gun to his head, he still thinks Melo winds up a Knick even though he acknowledged the Nets deal is almost complete. These Knicks writers don’t stop clutching their security blankets, do they?
Nets = Global
Knicks = Local
The Russians' and Yormark's handling of trade rumors have destroyed the 2010-2011 Nets. Even if we win a gazillion championships in Brooklyn, their destruction of the 10-11 Nets will always be on their resume.
by BigTom on Jan 9, 2011 10:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Well than he takes a bullet I guess
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
its not over till its over
unfortunately
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 10:58 PM EST up reply actions
I actually don't mind the Knicks as a team
I just absolutely hate their arrogant fan base, arrogant, corrupt front office, constant media protection and despise their Hitler coach.
by giacomo on Jan 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Good summary.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Also how every player gets compared to HOF'ers.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
"Hitler coach" .... and 2 recs?
THAT’s how you combat the Knicks “arrogant fanbase?”
"Madison Square Garden is the ultimate basketball stage. That's where I belong. That's where I live. That's the home of the New York Knicks." - Amar'e Stoudemire
by Chris Child's Fist on Jan 10, 2011 12:52 AM EST up reply actions
I think Rose just told him to give the Denver FO a message thats very, very clear.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jan 9, 2011 10:59 PM EST up reply actions
78-66 heading into the fourth
melo 23 minutes 4 points 2 rebounds 3 assists
Sounds good.
Maybe he should literally lay an egg on the court (as a Joke).
We would later regret that his PPG are diminished.
He also had a game were he had the runs, just after he played a few minutes.
The BBall was Crap.
They should be applauding him. They don't want him to get injured and jeopardize their shot at Favors.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
So even with this trade, it's impossible to get back to .500, right?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Probably
But less than .500 could be playoffs in the east.
by strange-brew on Jan 9, 2011 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
Eh. Not that bad. Just about 2 out of every 3. Do able with our lineup.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Wow, its 11. I didnt want to stay up, but I did anyway. Thanks, trade rumors.
Im calling it a night. As Melo is being booed….
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Anyone want to place a bet?
ESPN, TNT or NBATV. Who will be first to show a Nets game going forward?
When is Denver's next game?
If the trade would have happened today, would they have had enough players?
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:04 PM EST reply actions
i'd checked stub hub and the nets have a texas 2-step next month
in houston and dallas and the cheapest tickets were $5….and lower corner concourse ran for $40………i have a feeling i should by them now before any trade jack up the values on those tickets
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:05 PM EST reply actions
houston and san antonio i mean
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
We're gonna regret this.
Nets fans were spoiled by J-Kidd and hate on Devo for being less than legendary. Haters gonna hate. Spread the Harris Love!
Does anyone have the latest on where any picks go?
I know Nuggets get Nets 2011 and Warriors 2012 pick. Anything else known?
Pistons are getting one.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Yeah.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Why do Pistons deserve a pick?? Originally they were supposed to give the Nets a pick?
And why is Avery so anxious to get rid of Petro, without a replacement?
Petro?
Never mind.
We need to give up Petro contractually to get a deal to work. Detroit realizes they are in a position of power and have the leverage here. It’s good GMing on their part honestly
I read that Nets and Nuggets have another option. That would take leverage away from Pistons.
However, Melo’s people ruined that, by saying Hamilton needs to be included for him to sign.
Nuggets down 7 coming back
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
every time gets it he passes it seems
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
No. That would mean wating until February, right?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
That would suck.
We’d only have one SG.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
i dont know what to think
is melo actually coming? ive been on this rollercoaster enough times to know that i shouldnt get my hopes up everytime someone tells me the big drop is coming up
anyways...anyone notice how aldridge and batum
are handling the heat right now…and patty mills…aussies stand up and chug a fosters….oye oye oye aussie aussie aussie oye oye oye
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:08 PM EST reply actions
no he cant be traded in multiplayer deals until next month
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
Thank goodness, or else he would be gone.
Hopefully Vujacic can be resigned for something reasonable.
I think Avery would want King to keep him. You know Avery! He likes hustle players who listen to him. Hump is his boy now.
He can be traded in a 1 on 1 deal...
..and it would be possible for Harrington-Vujacic to be part of the overall deal but be traded separately.
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If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
For instance
Let’s say you take the 13 rumored to be part of the deal. Then you just trade Vujacic for Harrington. That is totally possible. It’s all how you structure a trade when a team is over the cap (and in the Nets case they will be if a trade like this goes down so those rules apply).
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If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
why is melo even on the floor....he is trying to lose karl.....cant you see that
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:10 PM EST reply actions
fans booing
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:10 PM EST via mobile reply actions
melo everyrime he misses
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
After a lackluster performance by Carmelo this trade will probaly go down by tommorow
remember Nets fans, when Carter stood in a Corner in Toronto.
Lord.
Even Knicks fans in that Amar’e commercial are obnoxious.
“Straight to the Gah-den.”
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Quadruple-Single!!!
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Hey Masi its Billy, about those 2 picks. I think we are only giving you 1 now..
Should have honored your deal.
Nah it's Billy
You want every odd-year first round pick till 2040? Done DEAL!
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wow
Melo should just go to the locker room with a fake injury. How dare Denver fans boo him!!! Lol
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by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:13 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Let's look at it more positively.
He is the Lebron of NJ.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
anybody think they played these guys being their home and wanted to give their fans one more game of seeing them?
Lakers don't look like there winning the chip without a trade
Kobe looks like Brandon Roy in some ways
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
jr and al trying to get traded
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST reply actions
jr with a rop ten dunk wow!!!
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
where the hl
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
trade must be dead, cause Melo is trying now
OUTLOL for MVP!
Where the hell is kmart
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
injured like usual
so glad denver took him off jerseys hands
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:19 PM EST up reply actions
I wouldn't believe that. It sounds like someone going off the earlier news.
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If Omri has 12 games with 85+ TS% (20+ mins only) on the season, I will send RikSmits a slice of Cherry Pie with real Californian cheese pasteurized locally in Washington state.
I assume Nets 2011 and Warriors 2012
Considering the fact that its only 2 1st rd picks
Too many trade threads lately to keep track...
But I guess I’d sign for this one. This team needs blowing up.
I’m not a big Anthony fine personality-wise, and I suspect he’d still try to get from the Nets to the Knicks in a couple of years by pouting his way off the Nets, even if it meant another year or two spent on yet another team.
Don’t trust him, don’t like him. Too many punk moves on and off the court.
But he’s a great scorer, and maybe somehow you can get him to stay. If not, then you become the next Denver trying to get value in a deal for him.
Just ready for this to be over with.
Hate the players (yeah, not playa), not the game?
why do they keep switching on paul
that is some bad pick and roll d by denver two possessions in a row
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:21 PM EST reply actions
denver fans are so
Confused when Melo scores they cheer him when he misses they boo him …. what a sorry state for those fans to be in …. hey Melo come to jerz we will never boo u
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:21 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The deal is done
for one reason: Melo’s agents ‘’are the Nets allies’’, according to the article. If the Nuggets try to pull any funny business, they will step in.
lol Knicks and Lakers about to fight
Getting physical Artest grabbed Stat by the throat
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
what up queensbridge
i dont care what team artest is on i will always back him….thats my figggggggga
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
Blazers crowd is insane right now.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Whats score?
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Tied 93-93 with 24 seconds. Blazers ball.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
OT
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
David West is a beast hard to get around him
Holding NeNE of like he’s a guard
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
FINAL!
melo struggled… or just didn’t play can the damn deal take place now??!
by David Triger on Jan 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
lol
Melo didn’t even run down the court on that last play.
Karl rips off his tie.
That ship has sunk.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST reply actions
Dajuan summers is not that bad…rather get him than terrico white
http://www.nba.com/summerleague2010/players/dajuan_summers/index.html
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sih_k3MuGas&feature=player_embedded
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
Official Member of the "DO NOT TRADE DERRICK FAVORS" Movement
Damion James would benefit from playing and learning from Melo
Both have back to the basket games.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Why do players still wear those wrist band things
The company said they lied and it does nothing to help you.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
It's a fashion statement.
Also, for some, it has the placebo effect.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Maybe the athletes didn't hear about it. Not everyone read that.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
PowerBalance or something.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
Means real work is going on behind the scenes quiet is good sometimes i think
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
did artest just get thrown out
queensbridge stand up
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:33 PM EST reply actions
kobe is gonna shoot the knicks to victory
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:34 PM EST up reply actions
definitely not right now running into double teams
has trouble getting past people easily now
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Aldridge: Nets close to landing 'Melo
YESSS NBA.COM HAS IT ON THEIR HOME PAGE THIS IS GREAT NEWS GREAT GREAT NEWS :)
its on all the front pages of sports sites
the talks are serious but i’m not sure if its getting done by tomorrow….if its not done monday……the nets cant start the road trip with only 5 active guys
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
JK
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
They're more upset about losing Billups than Melo
Whether that’s Melo-hate or they recognize that Billups is the better player, IDK
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 11:42 PM EST up reply actions
Sources: Nets close to landing ’Melo in three-team trade
By David Aldridge, TNT analyst
Posted Jan 9 2011 9:01PM
The New Jersey Nets were close on Sunday evening to acquiring All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets in a three-team deal with the Detroit Pistons, but are still looking to get a commitment from Anthony and his camp on a long-term contract, according to two league sources.
The deal would send Anthony, along with guards Chauncey Billups and Anthony Carter, along with center Shelden Williams, to the Nets. Detroit would send veteran Rip Hamilton to New Jersey. The Nets would send guard Devin Harris, rookie forward Derrick Favors, guards Anthony Morrow, Stephen Graham, Quinton Ross and Ben Uzoh, along with two first-round picks, to the Nuggets. New Jersey would send center Johan Petro and forward Troy Murphy (and his expiring $12 million contract) to Detroit.
The potential savings for Detroit — Hamilton has two years and $25 million left on his deal — combined with the opportunity to break up the backcourt logjam that has plagued the team for two seasons makes the deal irresistable for the Pistons. Trading Hamilton would allow the team to, finally, move Ben Gordon into the starting lineup instead of splitting mintues with Hamilton.
The Pistons don’t want Petro, though, and are looking for New Jersey to route him somewhere else.
Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.com reported details of the deal earlier Sunday.
lamarcus aldridge is making bosh his girlfriend
by Hi imreallycool on Jan 9, 2011 11:39 PM EST reply actions
From Detroit about Harris and Portland
There are other complications, though. Other teams, such as the Portland Trail Blazers, want to get involved. According to league sources, the Blazers are enamored with Harris and have a more favorable view than the Nuggets.
From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20110109/SPORTS0102/101090343/Pistons-close-to-trading-Richard-Hamilton-to-Nets#ixzz1AbWEbrST
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
harris for miller and rudy
please i hope if portland wants to get involved king pulls this….lets billups stay and instead take harrington and forbes back
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:44 PM EST up reply actions
yeah i hope they instead get miller and leave billups in denver and morrow gets to stay
a win on all fronts
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
you are weird
Billups is the best player in the trade
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
easily
does better in MVP voting consistently, way better in Win Shares, vastly better in the postseason. Doesn’t have a bunch of fanboys saying “he’s a top 5 player!” tho.
by calling all toasters on Jan 9, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder what Chris Sheridan thinks about this HAHAHA
I want to wake up and see this done. I could use some good news.
I'm actually serious here:
Billy King should do to the Nugs what he has done 6 times to us:
Now that all the sites and writers are reporting and Melo is already giving up and the fans (see mob) has turned, we should lower our deal.
LOWER the DEAL BK!
yes melo is definitely adding leverage to the nets
if the nuggs bomb out with melo and then he walks uriji will be forever castrated in the nba
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 9, 2011 11:51 PM EST up reply actions
incarceratedbob incarcerated bob
BREAKING NEWS Carmelo Anthony has officially told NJ he will accept the trade to the Nets. All that is left is Physicals (Alot of them)
1 minute ago Favorite Reply
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:53 PM EST reply actions
where are u getting ur info
Source plz
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
by Mike28Live on Jan 9, 2011 11:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
copying and pasting from twitter
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:55 PM EST up reply actions
who the hell
is “incarcerated bob”
why should anyone take that seriously?
by shane gayle on Jan 10, 2011 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
incarceratedbob incarcerated bob
BREAKING NEWS Source close LaLa (Carmelo ’s Wife)confirms Melo is on board with trade. Only part left is Physicals & Detroit signing off
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:53 PM EST reply actions
RT @nuggetsnews: Melo just said “I don’t see it happening” in reference to the trade, but he wouldn’t talk about timetable
Then you have this
alanhahn Alan Hahn
RT @nuggetsnews: Melo just said “I don’t see it happening” in reference to the trade, but he wouldn’t talk about timetable
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:54 PM EST reply actions
Dueiling tweets
incarceratedbob incarcerated bob
BREAKING NEWS League obviously must approve players in the deal & make sure contracts match up. Carmelo has given his approval
35 seconds ago Favorite Reply
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jan 9, 2011 11:55 PM EST reply actions
Yeah well, Incarcerated Bob said LBJ to NYK was a done deal.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
SIGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
by David Triger on Jan 9, 2011 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
Like Melo?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
We do see, to keep adding pieces to this trade. First it was Favors and picks, then Favors, murphy expiring and picks and another team gets Harris, then Denver was getting Favors, Harris and picks, now Denver is getting Favors, Harris, Morrow and picks. I do love Billups even though he is getting older. He is a floor LEADER and Playmaker. He could play out his last couple of years and then move back to Detroit. I think he played better with Hamilton and Hamilton played better with Billups. My biggest concern still rests with trading Favors. In order for us to give up all of those assets, Anthony has to sign and Billups must not force a buyout or this trade migth really hurt us.
LETS GO NETS!
I lay my head to rest and pray that this trade becomes a real life success
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=2d3nxnv
+15 is the best i have ever done mimicking a real trade scenario
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 10, 2011 12:02 AM EST reply actions
What about this
ChrisMannixSI: RT @nuggetsnews Melo just said “I don’t see it happening” in reference to the trade, but he wouldn’t talk about timetable
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
No one knows what context he said that in
He’s probably just expressing how fed up he is with the Denver F.O. and how he doesn’t think anything will ever get done because … nothing has.
Is he even allowed to talk about it?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
no i believe that would be collusion if he set the limits of the deal in an interview
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 10, 2011 12:09 AM EST up reply actions
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.associatedcontent.com%2Farticle%2F6201670%2Fnets_finally_land_carmelo_anthony_in.html%3Fcat%3D14&h=429d8
check this out
SO MUCH FOR GOING AFTER HIS NECK!
Don't bother
It’s the same ‘article’ that’s been posted here 3 times or so that originally mentioned Favors as the number 4 pick. Not a credible source.
Yeah. He has one on Jan 31 in NJ.
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
oh well now i know the trade isnt happening i
Can get some rest and wait till feb
"Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment"
by killa kadafi191 on Jan 10, 2011 12:08 AM EST via mobile reply actions
This is depressing..
I thought we were getting melo.., Now are we not only NOT getting him, imagine how bad the players are gonna play NOW? They’re gonna play with even LESS energy then before, if that’s even possible.. We might not win 15 games this season.. =(
sasha vujacic is KING.
by Stromile Swift on Jan 10, 2011 12:11 AM EST reply actions
I dunno man..
But im seriously depressed now..
sasha vujacic is KING.
by Stromile Swift on Jan 10, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions
Its the Nuggets
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
king is tryin to get detroits pick for dumping hamilton
cant knock him for trying….nets should recieve compensation for clearing 36 mil off their books
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 10, 2011 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
well his rep is on the line......the deal just keeps tipping in jersey's favors more and more
either they lose without melo and get a great pick and possibly sign him as UFA or wait for uriji to come crawling back whe he realizes the knicks can only offer chandler, gallo, curry, and randolph
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 10, 2011 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
Melo said doesn't see a trade happening
Ask is this his last game as a nugget he said not at all
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
O I thought Ujiri said he canceled the trade or something
What else is Carmelo gonna say?
~Hard Work
amazing, not only will melo not come here
but we probably destroyed the whole team playing any meaningful games
we will have to dump the whole team again now
our draft pick would be high
Nets Front Office
has done everything it could. The Nuggets are at fault here. Either way, the Nets need to get rid of a ton of players by Wednesaday. There has been too much credibility lost here. If a trade is made, at least a re-trusting effort can begin.
No player on the Nets feels safe (except Lopez and even if he was averaging what he did last year, no one can play alone).
Uriji is insane.
Cheer up everyone!
WOJ to the rescue!
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Y! Sources: Denver and New Jersey pushing through increasing arcimony to complete ’Melo trade to Nets: http://tinyurl.com/2awtvym
Official Member of the "MAKE CARMELO A NET" Movement
Are some of the people on here crazy?
What the hell is the man supposed to say?
“Yeah, I can definitely see the trade happening. It’s not like trade talks have fallen apart before.” (Oh wait, they have!)
or
“Without a doubt. This is my last game as a Nugget. Peace, everyone. It’s been good.” (The deal falls apart at the last second, and he ends up staying a Nugget. Now what?)
You guys can’t be serious.
The deal is not “off”, the man is just saying what he needs to say.
Woj
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Y! Sources: Denver and New Jersey pushing through increasing arcimony to complete ’Melo trade to Nets: http://tinyurl.com/2awtvym
Official Member of the "MAKE CARMELO A NET" Movement
The important
thing to determine is the way Melo said this. Depending on his body langauge and mood when giving the interview Melo could have being criptic or he could have just been at a loss for words and didnt know what to say.
One of the key points here is the Nets picking up Billups 14M option.
Official Member of The Ancient Mystic Society of No Melo
Lol thats what I said
What else is Melo going to say?
O well me and Lala have our bags packed and we’re goin to Jersey tonight.
~Hard Work
Jason Kidd said that when he was traded to Dallas
“There’s no light in the tunnel” Remember?
by Fabio Villani on Jan 10, 2011 12:21 AM EST up reply actions
if he deal doesnt go down before tuesday
then i cant see it going down untl new jersey finishes their 4 game west coast road trip
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 10, 2011 12:19 AM EST reply actions
PEOPLE
Melo cannot come out and say YES this was my last game b/c then if the deal was held up, he would have to play @ home infront of a crowd that knows hes gone! This is scripted!!!
Official Member of the "MAKE CARMELO A NET" Movement
cut the guy some slack
he took over a team that had it’s hands tied with a megastar who is going to leave. Not an ideal sitaution for a rookie GM>
what he wants?
Nets are giving everything they can. Picks, Favors, Morrow, Ross, Graham, Uzoh.
No nba teams can give more than us. Com on!
by Fabio Villani on Jan 10, 2011 12:28 AM EST up reply actions
Well Fabio
He will be considered that if the trade doesn’t happen, cause he knows he can’t keep him now, and he has to do this deal. This is what you get when you put in a GM that has no knowledge of basketball, and/or didn’t work or know about the sport before he got this job.
Do you guys not read?
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Y! Sources: Denver and New Jersey pushing through increasing arcimony to complete ’Melo trade to Nets: http://tinyurl.com/2awtvym
It’s going to happen tomorrow.
Official Member of the "MAKE CARMELO A NET" Movement
ive taken a new stance
ill believe it when i see it
by Hi imreallycool on Jan 10, 2011 12:27 AM EST up reply actions
I can read...
But i’ve heard it was a “done deal” 3 times already.. I don’t believe ANYTHING.
sasha vujacic is KING.
by Stromile Swift on Jan 10, 2011 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
if you dont believe anything then why do you get depressed when the deal falls through?
we’ve been through this same spiel many times already, just don’t get excited until there is actually an official confirmation and not some tweet saying it’s a done deal.
by sheepareevil on Jan 10, 2011 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
A deal falling through
is no reason to become a nihilist.
Official Member of The Ancient Mystic Society of No Melo
If the Nets keep coming back and offering more, then they are just
ENABLERS!
To Ujiri’s Crack-headed ways.
Do you think Carmelo will go to Disney World with Brook?
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Maxyboy on Jan 10, 2011 12:28 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Melo and Billups
are going to pressure Lopez into drinking and talking to women.
by nygiants1 on Jan 10, 2011 12:29 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
From what I can gather the Nets
will still have 3 first round picks left right? I think the Nets should look into bringing in OJ Mayo. Mayo is a nice young prospect and he could come off the bench or eventually take starting 2 guard spot from Hamilton. Mayo is still on a rookie deal and maybe an expiring like sasha, a pick or two could land Mayo. Thoughts?
wishful thinking
dont think the grizz let him go
by Hi imreallycool on Jan 10, 2011 12:29 AM EST up reply actions
i know there
was talk that he could be on the move.
that would be news to me
but yea if there were and we had a chance, hed be a great piece IMO
by Hi imreallycool on Jan 10, 2011 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
If this trade was going to happen...
It would have already. Its not going down.
by Christopher Manchesi on Jan 10, 2011 12:28 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
+1
EXACTLY Christopher.
sasha vujacic is KING.
by Stromile Swift on Jan 10, 2011 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
You could have said the same thing month ago, you could say that about any trade then
Carmelo is getting traded no matter what. Going by that logic, will he stay a nugget then, since no trade has happened?
He is talking about the media leak
Official Detractor of the "Make a Wish Foundation, NJ chapter" headed by Billy King
Not at all.
You’re talking about a 15-20 player trade (including picks). They take a little bit of time.
And time makes people feel like they've got something real
but you know… all they have is time.
Official Member of The Ancient Mystic Society of No Melo
I guess that's my strange way of saying the trade deadline isn't until the 24th of February
and that all parties should be patient.
Official Member of The Ancient Mystic Society of No Melo
you know if denver trades him now that will suck big time for the nuggets.....7/8 games at home
playing miami, okc, and lakers all at home and then that one road game is in San Antonio……..think ppl will want to watch those nationally televised games? LOL
Lets just 68 and say I owe you one
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 10, 2011 12:28 AM EST reply actions
Can't be worse than watching them with Melo taking the game off
"I don’t think we want to be like the Knicks. I think we’d more like to resemble the Lakers." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Maxyboy on Jan 10, 2011 12:30 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't know if anybody posted this
WojYahooNBA: Y! Sources: Denver and New Jersey pushing through increasing arcimony to complete ’Melo trade to Nets: http://tinyurl.com/2awtvym
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
It's not happening
Nuggets should rest their players. They don’t know what they’re doing!
by Fabio Villani on Jan 10, 2011 12:30 AM EST up reply actions
Aldridge
basically sayin git’s down to Carmelo at this point.
I don't think its at that point yet, because of Nuggets owner.
If Proky has to fly in, then this won’t get done for Wednesday game and Nets would need to bring up players from DLeague.
lol so you guys think there going to keep Melo and loose him for nothing?
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
They're giving him
to the Knicks, where Melo wants to stay.
by Fabio Villani on Jan 10, 2011 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
Ha!
No way… this deal will be done tomorrow. Carmelo will be a Net shortly, this trade chatter is more than just chatter now- it’s the real thing.
Im out
Before i go i must say this trade will go down tomorrow i will be SHOCKED and if this is dead tomorrow i will cry and it will be deja-vu all over again
Gun to my head the trade goes down hopefully tomorrow morning
"Avery Johnson: Erase to Replace"
(Soon To Come:Carmelo Anthony)
by Wall2KingJames on Jan 10, 2011 12:36 AM EST reply actions
Deal will be okay if Nets can pull it off using only 2 of the 1st round picks.
I suspect the LA pick will be gone too. Nets need to save the 2012 and beyond picks.
Nothing seems to be definite about adding any picks.
I thought the reason Nets gave Nuggets Morrow and Harris is in lieu of picks?
Nuggets can’t have it both ways.
uhhhhh
has he ever heard of blake griffin?
by sheepareevil on Jan 10, 2011 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
If this doesnt get done...
I cant be a Net fan anymore. This will be the biggest embarrassment of all time.
Unrecoverable.
I think it will
But maybe not as soon as we all are hoping for. And even if not, i’m loyal EVEN if its the Nets….
How does a franchise recover from this if it doesnt happen??
Net fan for 22 years and this will be the ultimate lowpoint.
by power_njerz on Jan 10, 2011 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
+48496
If this deal will dead and Melo will go to another team, this franchise is over. It’s just ridiculus
by Fabio Villani on Jan 10, 2011 12:42 AM EST up reply actions
No time has ever been bad as this to my recollection. Only Petro’s death and the team still played hard the rest of the season.
I think it gets done though. Too many names out there in the media to take it all back now.
by power_njerz on Jan 10, 2011 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Lol at David Aldridge
I feel like he’s COMPLETELY out of the loop on this one.
Woj, Berger, everyone has reported the Melo extension part isn’t even a factor anymore.
Official Member of the "MAKE CARMELO A NET" Movement
Now we know why Uzoh's contract was honored a few days early.
They were working on trade and new Nets roster would only go down anyway.
King should take on a 10 day contract tomorrow, if there is someone ready.
He has to be ready to field 8 players for Wednesday. He would be up to 6 players if deal is pending physicals (not yet completed).
I think we should just forefeit that game AND the rest of the season because
This one has achieved the insurmountable task of being more of a mishandled disaster than last year.
if you don't have 8 ready to play, you do.
Peeps forget when they were looking to assign all the blame to Lawrence last year that we almost didn’t dress enough in like 8 of those 17 games.
Proky's plane has not budged for international flight.
We will have to watch it for activity. We previously assumed Melo would request a meeting before signing.
They said that meeting isnt necessary. Melo will sign here.
by power_njerz on Jan 10, 2011 12:50 AM EST up reply actions
Yea, they would get some games televised Nationally.
ESPN has to take credit first.
If we don't get Melo
Can we at least fire the Who Wants a T-Shirt guy?
by giacomo on Jan 10, 2011 12:51 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
and avery?
and I’m still very cool with trading Diva Harris too. I’d rather keep Petro than those two right now.
Yea, that bad.
Ok im just going to go try and sleep.
Meanwhile have a Lucid Dream and live out what it would feel like assuming the trade went trough tonight.
Sheridan hasn't tweeted in almost 2 days - since gloating that Billups wanted a buyout (apparently Billups now wants guaranteed money).
Here is what I sent Chris:
@CSheridanESPN Why so quiet? Are those tears? Maybe you were caught in one of those Rat Traps from The Rock?
And I wasn’t the only one to mock him today.
this deal is as good look for denver.
plus how amazin will it be to have two marque players amar’e and carmelo both in new york to ignite a local rivalry the right way, with star powa!
by cheers from manhattan on Jan 10, 2011 1:04 AM EST reply actions
been at it all day....
no one can take it
by Hi imreallycool on Jan 10, 2011 1:09 AM EST up reply actions
i do like the thought of having melo and lopez as out centerpiece though
i’m just not happy about harris and morrow departing
Deal could still evolve...
Tomorrow. I feel like the Detroit part is pretty set.
Same
Lots of people here hate Devin, But we only win when he has a good game, thats a sign. I always supported him.
But if it means giving him up for this deal to finally get trough.. along with a great shooter like morrow then screw it.
Just wondering but...
Is there any reason why we have to trade Devin?
Why not just get Rip and leave Billups in Denver where he really wants to be. Denver doesn’t seem in love with him. Not sure how the salary matches up but why not keep Devin?
Devin has more trade value
At least thats what i’m reading on Denver stiff. they all want to keep Billups
No way of knowing
But a deal seems closer than ever. As usual, everyone’s just waiting on Denver to pull the trigger
what we're seeing right now is melo
is actively and outwardly angry with usjirijiriijii and kroneke for hanging him out to dry, and making him look the bad guy. this whole time, he’s handled things diplomatically, played hard and said and done all the right things.
now, melo knows he’s headed to NJ and the nugs FO is delaying things unnecessarily and putting melo on the court in front of the home crowd, risking injury and embarrasment. he’s pissed.
he’ll be a net tomorrow gentlepeople.
imagine something extremely witty here
well i'll say this
and i’ve been saying it all along. if he isn’t a net tomorrow, he will be shortly.
there are no other roads for anyone here.
you can argue the merits of the trade, but from the viewpoint of trying to land melo, king has played chess beautifully. he forced denver’s hand, and most impressively he forced melo and melo’s managements hand.
king knew he had the cards, and he sat at the table and played them.
imagine something extremely witty here
sorry i mixed metaphors here
chess and cards….
will keep it strictly cards from here on out
imagine something extremely witty here
if King pulls it off
he’ll become a legend
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 10, 2011 1:31 AM EST up reply actions
I don't know where King has any control in this.
Anthony is the guy that wanted Hamilton.
So now King goes from demanding a first round pick from Detroit to giving one up. Now he has to find another taker for Petro. Kiss another draft pick goodbye. Or involve a trade exception… same result.
The two players besides Humphries that have done anything this year are going in the trade. A top 3 pick goes away (Favors) and now Denver could take 2 or 3 picks on top of that.
One thing is certain, the desperate types are always taken by the stronger. Maybe Thorn couldn’t draft but this is ridiculous.
Official Detractor of the "Make a Wish Foundation, NJ chapter" headed by Billy King
Denver's front office is a disgrace
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
yeah but they're also being smart about this....
but i think their rep has probably taken a small blow
it's weird
they seem to want more players from our bad team.
hey, if that’s what they reeeealllly want….
imagine something extremely witty here
Yeah.. i dont get it either
I understand the Picks but not the players. i could care less who we give up. Just get this over with so i can watch net play some decent Basketball already.
that's what i'm itching for
i don’t care how old hamilton and billups are
with those two and melo we’ll actually be able to watch something resembling the sport we love
imagine something extremely witty here
their rep won't matter
if they have players other teams want….they’ll still get calls
but, if they want players in the future, they’re gonna get fleeced
imagine something extremely witty here
if new parts are being named
i hope its not hump or farmar being added to the list of players going out
If farmar gets added
You gotta take Morrow out.
If hump gets added… then idk we just shouldnt do that we would lose too much levrage
Denver would have to take Outlaw's salary if they want Hump
screw that. this is ridiculous.
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 10, 2011 1:35 AM EST up reply actions
Yea Agreed
Humphries has been so valuable. Losing him would be tough. He would be the perfect complement to Melo, Billups, Hamilton, and Lopez. He just finds ways to contribute.
To keep Humphries now you are looking at 4-5mil raise per year
add Hamilton’s contract which runs through 2013 (which counts 9mil against the cap even if bought out in 2012), Outlaw’s contract, a Lopez raise to come (at least +9mil), and a new cba. Care to explain where the team will have any flexibility to make a trade with the assets mostly gone, and cap space tied up.
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Well the tweets have stopped.
It is 1:33 AM and i need to go sleep. I’m out, hopefully when i wake up i see some good Headlines.
King should just say that if Nuggets don't like it, then switch to Plan B where they must take Murphy and go from there.
I sure hope Nets can keep the Houston 2012 pick. They will need it later.
I have a feeling that someone will get the LA 2011 pick. Detroit doesn’t deserve it.
Maybe they will back off if a deal for Petro with Houston gets done.
Haven't we suffered enough as Nets fans? LOL
Could a Melo deal fall apart again???
only if melo stops it
and if he does his management team will take a big, big hit
imagine something extremely witty here
In any case...
I think Billy King has done an excellent job trying to get this done. You can’t fault him for Denver’s waffling.
no way melo agrees to extension
if u just saw the interview on nbatv youd know. he said not at all like 4 times.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 10, 2011 2:42 AM EST via mobile reply actions
yea but its more like rasheed wallace saying "both teams played hard" a thousand times
what the hell else is he supposed to say?
by sheepareevil on Jan 10, 2011 2:46 AM EST up reply actions
plus im pretty sure if his agent did all this work to get a deal in place with the Nets without Anthony’s approval, he would be fired by now.
by sheepareevil on Jan 10, 2011 2:47 AM EST up reply actions
Apparently Knicks gonna try for Dwight in 2012 if they don't get Melo
short-term, maybe. long-term plan is dwight howard RT @Kremsicles: if Melo goes to NJ, would knicks use cap space on big like Camby, maybe?
Dwight make much more
sense for them then Melo anyway
Imagine
Felton/Paul
Fields
Chandler/Gallo
Amare
Dwight
That is a championship winning wime
If we get Paul and Melo best believe Howard will give us a close look.
Can trade Lopez plus pieces for him too.
Paul and Melo have to same agent. If we take on Rip and Melo the plan is he is going to steer Paul here next.
Paul
Melo
will recruit….
Dwight
The odds of landing Melo has lengthen
after what he said after the NO game
Even then, after lending Melo, the Nets have almost no assets to use for Paul, Maybe a no 1, expiring and no young talent except for Lopez
It is going to be almost impossible to lend Paul after Melo
Plenty of crazier things have happened, things always change
You could easily have said as well that Rashard Lewis or Gilbert Arenas were impossible to move, and everyone would have agreed.
no chance
Dwight and Paul come off books same year
Partially functional, half of me is comfortable, the other half is close to the Cliff, like Mrs. Huxtable
by King Henry the 2nd on Jan 10, 2011 3:56 PM EST up reply actions
They aren't getting Paul and Howard.
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Clearly Nets and Denver fans don't see the trade the same way
From Roundball
Favors is a huge and athletic power forward who will not be able to drink legally for another 18 months. He makes his living around the basket with four of his 4.7 shots a game coming from within ten feet although he does not have much of a post up game to speak of. Reportedly a very hard worker Favors is a prospect that can help provide hope for the future. The biggest reason to watch the rest of the season will be to track his development. For now all you need to know about Favors is Nets fans are not real keen on losing him and he was by far the best prospect the Nuggets were offered in exchange for Carmelo.
The worst part of the rumored trade is the inclusion of Anthony Morrow and not because he is not an NBA player, but because he possesses a contract that runs through 2012-13 paying him a flat $4.0 million per season. Morrow was a great fit in Golden State in their wide open up and down style of play where he capitalized on numerous open looks from behind the arc. He could find similar opportunities in Denver, but he joins a crowded rotation at shooting guard with Arron Afflalo, J.R. Smith and possibly Devin Harris also looking for minutes at that spot.
The Nets have five first round selections in the next two drafts although the two most valuable are heavily protected. The Nets own the Warriors’ first rounder in 2012, but it is top seven protected in 2012 and 2013 and top six protected in 2014. The bad news is if it is not conveyed by 2014, it transitions into a second rounder. The Nets have a similar pick from the Rockets that is lottery protected between 2012 and 2016. It too becomes a second round pick, in 2017, if it is not conveyed by then. New Jersey also owns their own first round picks and the Lakers owe them a first rounder starting this June which is top 18 protected. Denver should certainly receive the Warriors pick, but none of the others are very tantalizing. The Nets own pick this June might be the second most valuable.
i really see melo not being traded
Dude looks like and sound like he is gonna force his way to his first choice.
Denver deserves it too.
I will be laughing at them
"Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment"
by killa kadafi191 on Jan 10, 2011 5:46 AM EST via mobile reply actions
he seem pretty damn sure
he was not going to be a Nets within the next week
There is only one way he could be so damn sure … wonder if Vegas have odds on what I am thinking
yea had he said
I don’t know man or I have nothing to say I would think other wise but he must know something we don’t .
Its cool. Life goes on
"Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment"
by killa kadafi191 on Jan 10, 2011 6:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Denver need to be punished for their actions.
Can’t keep letting them get away the deal should be taken down a notch.
Official Member of the "DO NOT TRADE DERRICK FAVORS" Movement
oh they will be when they are force to
Take whatever the knicks offer or see him walk away from nothing.
This deal will never get done with the nets because of too many outside factors and denver keep raising the price or looking for more.
I think melo has accepted as well.
This will go down to the trade deadline.
Where denver has no leverage
"Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment"
by killa kadafi191 on Jan 10, 2011 6:26 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Did anyone get any sleep?
My prediction is a deal has been agreed to…ready to be announced today. lol
Damn its too early.
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
Official Member of the "DO NOT TRADE DERRICK FAVORS" Movement
wow then your more than fan…i wouldnt know what to call it.
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
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once i heard melo comments i got some
Sleep. Figure nothing is happening till feb
"Do you remember when Martin had a dream and Bobby had a regiment"
by killa kadafi191 on Jan 10, 2011 6:27 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I am beginning to think that Melo expects to meet with Proky this weekend.
Post article said something like Proky has charter flights available this weekend.
http://www.fanfeedr.com/nba/2011/01/10/nets-megadeal-for-melo-delayed-on-cusp-by-denver
I thought Proky could fly his Gulfstream 5 any time he wanted?
We were told before he owns it, unlike the Knicks owner.
Maybe Kerber has bad source.
Lol what do you think he would say?? “Yeah I’m heading to NJ in the next flight”
I’m from France and I went tobed around 3 AM here. I’m pretty sure a deal will go down tonight.
It ddidnt.
In Soviet Russia, Nets Cheer For You!
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 10, 2011 6:37 AM EST up reply actions
Wait what time is it in France?
Because here in New Jersey is 6:39 in the morning.
In Soviet Russia, Nets Cheer For You!
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 10, 2011 6:39 AM EST up reply actions
Projected Trade
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=2dcwujj
"On tools alone, Favors has star potential...The issue for him is that he’s still figuring out the game...But the team that drafts him may have to be patient."
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I havent slept and I won’t until I hear some good news. And for Melos comment after the game, it doesn’t mean anything. Why would hid agent go through so much trouble to set this up knowing melo wouldn’t want it. This deal is going to happen, and melo will suit up when we take on Carter and the Suns.
Goodnight and good riddance to this drama.
by devin34harris on Jan 10, 2011 6:38 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Only reason I believe its happening
is because it is what Leon Rose wants.
In Soviet Russia, Nets Cheer For You!
If the trade goes through
We should find some way to flip someone for Anderson Varejao sometime. Now that he’s out for the season, his value should be as low as it will get till next season.
At 10 mill year no thanks
Not unless its Outlol
Official Member of the "DO NOT TRADE DERRICK FAVORS" Movement
He's pretty much worth the money
A better inside presence than Lopez. He’s put up nearly a double double even in an incredibly injured plagued year
The clock struck midnight
And “Cinder-Melo’s” slipper still doesn’t fit!
"That's life...I tell ya, I can't deny it
I thought of quitting baby...But my heart just ain't gonna buy it"
And I think its because some wench went to the ball ALSO wearing glass slippers
And Cinder-Melo cant find his slipper yet.
In Soviet Russia, Nets Cheer For You!
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 10, 2011 6:43 AM EST up reply actions
Regarding Petro deal..
It looks like Pistons would hope to get a pick for Petro.
Otherwise Nets have to forfeit a pick (likely the LA pick).
That isn’t fair. They are taking advantage.
Nets should be getting a pick, not Pistons.
How many 2nd round picks do Nets have? I have feeling they will be disappearing before this is over.
Why, the Pistons aren't getting anything out of this thing except a salary dump
Why should they have to give up a pick?
There getting rid of a horrible contract and they should be desperate to do so.
Why should they get anything back.
Official Member of the "DO NOT TRADE DERRICK FAVORS" Movement
Because they've got what we need
We NEED them. They don’t need to get rid of rip immediately. They’d like to, but they don’t need to
They should get rid of Petro on their own.
Nets/King are offering to help, but they shouldn’t make it conditional.
Nets still have 3.1 million TE from Yi deal.
Maybe Nets can move that to the team that takes Petro?
Still, I feel that Nuggets owner will be the biggest problem.
Deal is only good if Nets can keep one or 2 of the picks (say the Houston pick).
I just realized, that it is better for us if Melo plays hardball.
Melo could still force Nuggets to give Nets a better deal or else he won’t sign extension.
I haven’t heard anyone take that point of view. We should write Melo just to be sure he understands the power he has.
Melo should tell Nuggets he will not sign extension if Nets give up more than 2 picks (and privately imply that he will make sure he won’t get hurt in any remaining games he plays with Nuggets – hint, hint).
Melo could even demand to Nuggets – Harrington for Outlaw or else no deal.
2 things might have happened in my opinion
the fact that Anthony is 100% sure he will be a Nugget within a week means
a..he has no intention of signing an extension, thereby showing everyone involved (denver) who actually has the power
b. Billup was the tipping point, Billup not wanting to go to the Nets, means Anthony would only sign with the Nets, if they could find soem other way to upgrade the PG …. he obviously thinks a dribble and not create PG is not for him …. so Nash or Kidd?
Finally
Cant wait for this happen today!! Ii feel bad for 1050 ESPN and their crew..ahahahaha..Now they will have to start following NETS…
Carmelo Anthony was not in a limbo as you put, he is just saying what he thinks is appropriate at the moment. He is not seeing it happening and that is what he just said so why make a fuss over it when it is true that the deal is not happening.
Michael Jordan is not God
by ferronsebastien on Jan 10, 2011 9:15 PM EST reply actions
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