GoNyGoNyGo wrote:Just came across ESPN.

The KING is opting out of his contract.

He and Melo are planning something.

Absolute knew it...

Same for Melo.

This gives them the freedom to do anything. Basically, we can resign Melo for one year for the same money he could have opted in for. As can Lebron.

Or they can both go to cleveland, LA, or what ever.

Melo's interview he said this is about the next 5+ years. If he goes to LA, then its a lie.
I would not believe anything these guys say. Im not saying they are decieving, they are playing the game.
Before I pass judgement, I have to see what they do. Melo in Paris with Kobe? Woop-de-do! La La in Paris? A true fashionista!!!!

Kobe got the continental thing down as he grew up in Italy. I'll give Lebron credit, he stays true to his Akron roots and not pretends to be something he is not. Some how Amare carries the fashion thing pretty good but since his star had dimmed, he is not in the spotlight as much. Carmelo and his pencil thin "Stash" does not work in my book. Then he talks. Not pretty at all.

Even Bargnani!

PHil didn't come here to phuch around!

Nalod dreaming, but thats all its about these days.

RonRon wrote:Melo:

1- "I think what Lebron, Wade, and Bosh was smart"
2- "I am not waiting till 2015 to contend"
3- Again and again we see, Melo will unlikely not walk away from the 5 year maximum pay that only the NYK's can give, if we give him that type of contract, we will never be able to grab the talents needed to contend unless we can trade Iman/Chandler, JR Smith, Tim Hardaway JR etc at maximum pay outs, and sign many vet min/ undrafted talents to at, unload Felton/Prigs 2015 cap space

Saw this coming 1/2 season + ago, a reason why I said we made a huge mistake by not trading him in last years deadline and even earlier when he had his career year in the scoring title
Our best bet is to trade CA to the team that is to a Western Conference, if not we are building a team that we must be capable of eliminating

Sun's and Philly's multiple assets, financial flexibility, multiple draft picks, and future draft picks make the best chances of creating a dynasty that can lure both Lebron/CA in addition to other talents

You see everything coming in hindsight.

Much rather see them in Cleveland

tj23 wrote:I think the Cleveland thing is BS honestly. Just my opinion. I think LBJ opted out to take a bigger paycut so Miami could sign Melo. Wade and Bosh might do the same. They might have to in irder to acquire Melo. I'm bracing for it...

I don't see it. There bench is already too thin. I realize Heat trying to avoid repeater tax.

I can totally see Melo in Southbeach. Im sure his son will find new friends in his new school! I just don't see the financials. That, or I don't see Bosh. Maybe he opts out and goes for a long term deal. Lets face it, Dinotyopia is not that hot in demand these days!

tj23 wrote:I think the Cleveland thing is BS honestly. Just my opinion. I think LBJ opted out to take a bigger paycut so Miami could sign Melo. Wade and Bosh might do the same. They might have to in irder to acquire Melo. I'm bracing for it...

How though the pay cuts would be huge. Even if they cleared their entire books could they even offer 15 mil per?