I love how EVERYTIME opposing defenses seem to soften up Felton takes it right to the hole. Yea... I said hole

I think we still have a bit of time to see if we can develop AR and Timo rather than try to bring in someone else. The same goes for TD. So long as we can win games it gives us the time to really evaluate and explore deals too. It also puts us in a position of strength. Fact is we're not desperate. We're in a good spot.

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

s3231 wrote:

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

I don't quite understand how some of you negotiate. Just because someone else give a stupid huge offer does not mean that you have to, especially considering the circumstances.

Just glad that Donnie is set for another nap until the day before trade deadline.

martin wrote:

s3231 wrote:

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

I don't quite understand how some of you negotiate. Just because someone else give a stupid huge offer does not mean that you have to, especially considering the circumstances.

Just glad that Donnie is set for another nap until the day before trade deadline.

that is how it is playing out. if the nets gut what they have to get melo. then even if we offer gallo + chandler + fields. it does not add up to countering a nets all in play for melo. so donnie would have to pull out a ace card, felton, and thats when things get really crazy.

s3231 wrote:

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

if Melo is amenable to going to NJ, there's nothing we can offer to match NJ's offer w/o completely gutting the roster... it's up to Melo whether he wants to play for the Knicks or not... if he says no to NJ then DEN has no choice but to trade him to NY or lose him for nothing... DEN is trying to bluff Melo & scare him into accepting a trade to NJ because they don't wanna give in & move him to the team of his choice... it's up to Melo whether he wants to call their bluff or not... maybe it's not a bluff & they're really prepared to lose him for nothing rather than trade him to the Knicks... if that's the case, their fans would have every right to kill that GM for his handling of the situation... the smart thing for the Nuggets would be to trade him to the Knicks in that situation & accept 2 of our young players along w/filler & picks... that's as good as they can ever hope to get for Melo in that situation & at least they save some form of self respect by getting back usable assets & talent... are they going to blink here? is Melo? we shall soon see... this is like Phil Ivey vs. Doyle Brunson at the final table at the WSOP on an all-in bet for all the marbles.

martin wrote:

s3231 wrote:

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

I don't quite understand how some of you negotiate. Just because someone else give a stupid huge offer does not mean that you have to, especially considering the circumstances.

Just glad that Donnie is set for another nap until the day before trade deadline.

Well I mean, again, it all depends on what the circumstances are. For every Melo post I make, I usually put a disclaimer about it depending on whether Melo is willing to accept that extension to a different team.

Obviously, if Melo tells Nets "No I won't extend," then I agree with those that say we shouldn't really offer much at all.

However, if the Nets are in this and have found a way to bring back some talent with Melo and in the process, convince him to stay long-term, then I think we step up with our best offer (note, I don't think our best offer should include all of our young guys) and try to make sure that doesn't happen.

I try to stay out of these comments because we don't know what's officially going on but I think it's funny when some people seem to show indifference to the Nets getting a guy like Melo. I said it earlier this year (when trade almost happened) and I'll say it again, it would be a big blow because he is the best shot we have right now at putting together a contending core.

cheers wrote:

martin wrote:

s3231 wrote:

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

I don't quite understand how some of you negotiate. Just because someone else give a stupid huge offer does not mean that you have to, especially considering the circumstances.

Just glad that Donnie is set for another nap until the day before trade deadline.

that is how it is playing out. if the nets gut what they have to get melo. then even if we offer gallo + chandler + fields. it does not add up to countering a nets all in play for melo. so donnie would have to pull out a ace card, felton, and thats when things get really crazy.

Well if that happens, we obviously say "thanks, but no thanks." I'm not advocating gutting the roster to bring him here.

But if it comes down to the following scenario:

1. Nets make a strong offer, which Melo would rather take than go to FA because other talent is going to NJ
2. Melo still would much rather go to NY, but Knicks have to offer good enough package or else Denver would rather just let Melo walk at end of year

Then I think in that scenario, you compromise and give up a package to what I said above. Yeah it won't match the Nets' offer, but basically comes closest to making everyone happy.

Melo has a lot of leverage and Denver has some leverage too (as far as the max vs. waiting for new CBA) in these negotiations. This process likely won't be as simple as "who makes the best offer."

martin wrote:

s3231 wrote:

cheers wrote:

s3231 wrote:

TMS wrote:this team played great tonight, there's no denying it... they're also an Amare injury away from becoming a lottery team again... having another star on the team insures against that from happening

Right on the money. We've had different opinions on the Jeffries trade in the past, but in 100% agreement with you here.

BRIGGS, I love the way this team has been playing in the past month but we're depending a lot on a guy that has had surgery on the same knee twice already.

If we can get Melo via trade while keeping one of Fields/Chandler/Gallo, I think that's something you would have to do (assuming AR is only other significant asset that would have to be used). Yeah we would lose some depth, but it's easier to add depth than it is to add a star player to your core.

really ny just offers one, and bests nets offer what is korean for loco

Favors + Murphy + multiple first round picks (one from the Nets which will likely be lotto) means we have to put 2 of our good prospects in (minimum) to come close.

You can't possibly think offering one of those 3 prospects trumps the Nets offer alone.

I don't quite understand how some of you negotiate. Just because someone else give a stupid huge offer does not mean that you have to, especially considering the circumstances.

Just glad that Donnie is set for another nap until the day before trade deadline.

lol..some these trade idea's are crazy