nyknickzingis wrote:I would guess Houston wants this starting 5

Capela
Melo
Ariza
Harden
Paul

So they'd be willing to deal Gordon and Anderson if pushed.
What could Gordon (6th man of the year) and Anderson fetch in a 3 team trade?

That's probably what we are looking at here.

That's like $33m combined.

Gordon would be a weird pick up for the knicks considering hardaway.
Makes even less sense for Portland and little sense for Phoenix.

Very hard to see how the puzzle pieces fit.

EnySpree wrote:I can't wait... I don't want to talk about Melo anymore. Let him pursue his ring on a stacked team.... Let us rebuild our franchise... clean break

My sentiments too

"Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, who recently traded for point guard Chris Paul, may have another point guard come to his team.

Morey says Llull has turned down some offers he cannot believe. But he remains confident the Spanish star will play in the NBA (via The Ringer):

“I actually do think (Llull)’s gonna play for us. It may be on the back end, but he’s maybe one of the best guards ever in Europe … If he came in now, he’d be at least a quality rotation player in the NBA if not better.”

He was the Euroleague MVP in 2017 and has played for Real Madrid since 2007. Current teammates include former NBA players Anthony Randolph and Rudy Fernandez.

The Rockets bought his draft rights in 2009. Two years ago, Houston was rumored to offer between $15 million and $18 million over three years for his services.

Another source said the money was actually closer to $23.8 million for three seasons. But he never received the aforementioned more lucrative offer."

http://hoopshype.com/2017/07/04/rockets-gm-daryl-morey-says-spanish-star-sergio-llull-will-play-in-the-nba-one-day/

Allanfan20 wrote:The Rockets are set to sogn Harden to a 228 million dollar extension. How do the Rockets plan on being able to afford all of Melo and Harden and a newly signed Chris Paul?

"The 21-year-old (although there’s been some Mutombo-esque rumors of his true age) Zhou is coming off a season in the CBA in which he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and a steal per game, and he shot 55.8 percent from the field. He also showed as a capable three-point shooter, knocking down 36.4 percent from beyond the arc in a little over 1 attempt per game. He also shot almost 72 percent from the free throw line, and his shooting prowess could find him a place in a Houston rotation in need of some talent and additional range in the front court.

He’s also a skilled shot blocker, has a high basketball IQ, and can run the floor, but the obvious question mark is can he handle the physicality of the NBA? Zhou’s slight frame will be a huge liability banging inside, and he’ll need to pack on some serious muscle and man-strength to avoid being pushed around.

Luckily though, it shouldn’t be anything a professional strength and conditioning program can’t fix, and Zhou has the height and the skills to make him an intriguing option. The Rockets could really use another promising young player in the pipeline, and Zhou’s development will be something to keep an eye on if the Rockets do, in fact, manage to get him over here this year."

https://www.thedreamshake.com/2017/6/5/15739812/houston-rockets-have-plans-for-zhou-qi

reub wrote:The Rockets also have the rights to Zhou Xi, a 7'2" young center.

"The 21-year-old (although there’s been some Mutombo-esque rumors of his true age) Zhou is coming off a season in the CBA in which he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and a steal per game, and he shot 55.8 percent from the field. He also showed as a capable three-point shooter, knocking down 36.4 percent from beyond the arc in a little over 1 attempt per game. He also shot almost 72 percent from the free throw line, and his shooting prowess could find him a place in a Houston rotation in need of some talent and additional range in the front court.

He’s also a skilled shot blocker, has a high basketball IQ, and can run the floor, but the obvious question mark is can he handle the physicality of the NBA? Zhou’s slight frame will be a huge liability banging inside, and he’ll need to pack on some serious muscle and man-strength to avoid being pushed around.

Luckily though, it shouldn’t be anything a professional strength and conditioning program can’t fix, and Zhou has the height and the skills to make him an intriguing option. The Rockets could really use another promising young player in the pipeline, and Zhou’s development will be something to keep an eye on if the Rockets do, in fact, manage to get him over here this year."

https://www.thedreamshake.com/2017/6/5/15739812/houston-rockets-have-plans-for-zhou-qi

Wow. A future HOFF and our best player for Xi? Get it done.

HofstraBBall wrote:

reub wrote:The Rockets also have the rights to Zhou Xi, a 7'2" young center.

"The 21-year-old (although there’s been some Mutombo-esque rumors of his true age) Zhou is coming off a season in the CBA in which he averaged 16 points, 10 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and a steal per game, and he shot 55.8 percent from the field. He also showed as a capable three-point shooter, knocking down 36.4 percent from beyond the arc in a little over 1 attempt per game. He also shot almost 72 percent from the free throw line, and his shooting prowess could find him a place in a Houston rotation in need of some talent and additional range in the front court.

He’s also a skilled shot blocker, has a high basketball IQ, and can run the floor, but the obvious question mark is can he handle the physicality of the NBA? Zhou’s slight frame will be a huge liability banging inside, and he’ll need to pack on some serious muscle and man-strength to avoid being pushed around.

Luckily though, it shouldn’t be anything a professional strength and conditioning program can’t fix, and Zhou has the height and the skills to make him an intriguing option. The Rockets could really use another promising young player in the pipeline, and Zhou’s development will be something to keep an eye on if the Rockets do, in fact, manage to get him over here this year."

https://www.thedreamshake.com/2017/6/5/15739812/houston-rockets-have-plans-for-zhou-qi

Wow. A future HOFF and our best player for Xi? Get it done.

frenchy00 wrote:

nixluva wrote:

frenchy00 wrote:Not sure why folks are getting excited nervously happy...Houston/Portland have nothing good to offer...neither does Cleveland if we're not talking Kevin Love. I'll prefer to keep Melo over the spare parts.

Excited about a new start rather than the same Melo-centric process. Now it's about a NEW CORE of young talent that will grow together for the next 5 or more years. Knicks fans can rejoice over this team having a new approach.

Knick management never came through to surround Melo w talent. Then the antiquated triangle offense. Dont think its fair to label the knicks failures the past few years as "Melo-centric". And do you think these scrubs being discussed will earn there keep to be here for the 5 years your talking?
I'm sorry, Leonard, Harkless, and whatever spare parts being discussed coming from Portland does not offer any hope. If were talking lottery picks or young players w talent then i could understand the consideration of trading Melo then I can understand..but we're not. Were talk freaker Myers Leonard...laughable.

The result of handing the keys to the franchise over to player in the form of a NTC!

Uptown wrote:

frenchy00 wrote:

nixluva wrote:

frenchy00 wrote:Not sure why folks are getting excited nervously happy...Houston/Portland have nothing good to offer...neither does Cleveland if we're not talking Kevin Love. I'll prefer to keep Melo over the spare parts.

Excited about a new start rather than the same Melo-centric process. Now it's about a NEW CORE of young talent that will grow together for the next 5 or more years. Knicks fans can rejoice over this team having a new approach.

Knick management never came through to surround Melo w talent. Then the antiquated triangle offense. Dont think its fair to label the knicks failures the past few years as "Melo-centric". And do you think these scrubs being discussed will earn there keep to be here for the 5 years your talking?
I'm sorry, Leonard, Harkless, and whatever spare parts being discussed coming from Portland does not offer any hope. If were talking lottery picks or young players w talent then i could understand the consideration of trading Melo then I can understand..but we're not. Were talk freaker Myers Leonard...laughable.

The result of handing the keys to the franchise over to player in the form of a NTC!

True. So lets not compound the issue entertaining silly trades. And futher to my point why are ppl getting excited about these scrubs being discussed. Melo is still an all star caliber player. Put things into perspective people.

GoNyGoNyGo wrote:Some say Melo deal to Houston is done. To be officially announced next week.

Also that Lee will start and play with tHJr at the 2/3.

I would think Lee would like to lthe Vernon so we will see. I don't mind him staying and helping the young guards.

TPercy wrote:If dealing with Portland I hope we can get shabazz Napier, lot of upside with him.

That's funny you say that. The best leader I've seen at Uconn was Napier. He was part of two championships-- he's a hard worker and hasn't really got his chance in the NBA playing behind stars. He's a player who would be great as a third PH-- he's a young 25 professional good peaty defender can hit the NBA 3-- He's a great throw in