I am not convinced that he will just play out the season and sign with us. Once on that teams, who knows what the Russian will try to do to keep him (legal or otherwise).

please no nononononon

1st course:

Marcus Camby, Andre Miller and Rudy Fernandez.

offer Curry, AR, Azubuike and Toney Douglas and two second round picks. saves Portland about $20M in salary next year, and Azubuike's contract is covered by insurance and half of Curry's deal has already been paid.

2nd course:

Pursue OJ Mayo from Memphis and either Carl Landry or Jason Thompson from Sacto.

not sure what those would take, but I think they'd be possible.

crzymdups wrote:If we don't get Melo I have two courses I pursue:

1st course:

Marcus Camby, Andre Miller and Rudy Fernandez.

offer Curry, AR, Azubuike and Toney Douglas and two second round picks. saves Portland about $20M in salary next year, and Azubuike's contract is covered by insurance and half of Curry's deal has already been paid.

2nd course:

Pursue OJ Mayo from Memphis and either Carl Landry or Jason Thompson from Sacto.

not sure what those would take, but I think they'd be possible.

these 2 things have been discussed before: they would not save any $ for the other team.

misterearl wrote:"CLEVELAND: The Cavaliers are a disaster and clearly need to start over in 2010 A.L. (After LeBron). Anderson Varejao is a franchise favorite and loved by the fans there, but his contract is an albatross, especially when you consider how he's not nearly as effective without LeBron on the floor. But next to Stoudemire, he'd be the perfect complement for his hustle, rebounding and defense."

I have to think verajo is part of a solution there--and he has a nice contract for them. Im looking at potentially attainable dudes.

iSergio wrote:I'm very worried if we don't get Carmelo Anthony. There is not a single Star FA next summer after him. We'll end up having cap money with nothing to spend it on and will probably be forced to spend it on mediocre/role players like Detroit did with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. And I know some of you believe we are a scrub like Jason Thompson away from beating Miami but we are not. We're really another Star and a LEGIT veteran defensive anchor away from being in the conversation with the Heat.

I was worried about that this off season- and Walsh played things way smarter than any of us could have even suggested- Felton for 2 years? That is unheard of when you have guys like Duhon and Harrington getting longer contracts.

We whiff on Melo- I am not worried about Walsh spending the money foolishly.

BRIGGS wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

iSergio wrote:I'm very worried if we don't get Carmelo Anthony. There is not a single Star FA next summer after him. We'll end up having cap money with nothing to spend it on and will probably be forced to spend it on mediocre/role players like Detroit did with Ben Gordon and Charlie Villanueva. And I know some of you believe we are a scrub like Jason Thompson away from beating Miami but we are not. We're really another Star and a LEGIT veteran defensive anchor away from being in the conversation with the Heat.

If we don't get Melo in the summer then I would be more than happy to resign The Mayor then add these 3 UFA to our roster.

Joel Przybilla - Starting Center to play with Amare.
Shane Battier - SG/SF - Add another multi-position player in the mix
Jason Williams -Backup PG

Just added good depth with High BBall IQ players.

To old no where near enough talent there--plus we haev fields no need for Battier

Mayo--another 20 point scorer age 23
Deandre Jordan athletic 7-0 260 leading the NBA in FG% and who's play is really coming on
Tayshaun Prince--one battle tested vet who is a young 30 who would be really good here

Prince and Jordan are easy Mayo wed have to trade for. But Id rather have these three guys at the same expense it would take for Melo anyway

Mayo you would have to get on a trade since he is not a FA. Who would you send that Memphis would want?

Would you rather have Jordan or Marc Gasol? Both are RFA. They would cost us something.

Prince is a UFA but don't you think we have enough perimeter players?

But I agree that the 3 you mentioned would greatly enhance us as long as the core in place now is still here to play with them next year.

"the world is ours" to quote a well known italian playing a miami-cuban chasing the american dream.

TMS wrote:DeAndre Jordan is a guy to talk about replacing Timofey Mozgov... hardly a viable plan B option to target if we miss out on Melo... let's get real.

You always seem to forget 75% of the material. How about having the money and or ability to bring in two proven scorers sign Wilson ANd add a C---please dont compare Mosgov to anyone leading the NBA in FG% who has scored 20+ points 10 rebounds in games etc... Mosgov cant even hold on to the ball. Now that may change and it may not--but Im not waiting on him to find out.