tkf wrote:

Cartman718 wrote:Knicks, Rockets Could Discuss Carmelo For Harden Sign-And-Trade
Jun 25, 2014 2:08 PM EDT

In a radio appearance, Chris Broussard reported that the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks could agree upon a sign-and-trade of Carmelo Anthony for James Harden.

The Rockets could then sign LeBron James with anticipated cap space created by trading away Omer Asik and Jeremy Lin in order to form a Big 3 with Anthony and Dwight Howard.

James and Anthony have reported interest in playing together.

Harden was a first-team All-NBA selection, but there have been questions on whether his game fits with Howard.

let me ask this. james harden is better than carmelo.. why would morey think lebron, carmelo and dwight is better than lebron, harden and dwight?

Probably because the scuttlebutt is Lebron wants to play with Carmelo so HOU is trying to position themselves as the team that can accomodate that desire. As good as Harden is if Lebron is serious about playing with Carmelo then Morey is signaling to Lebron that they can make that happen if he wants to jump ship.

I dont get people hating on Harden. He's is paid $15 mil a year, is a 1st team All NBA shooting guard (is there a better SG in the league right now considering age and salary?), and is what? 24? 25? What's the problem here? He also averages 5 rebounds and 5 assists a game and can definitely score. At the very least he is a huge asset.

tkf wrote:

Cartman718 wrote:Knicks, Rockets Could Discuss Carmelo For Harden Sign-And-Trade
Jun 25, 2014 2:08 PM EDT

In a radio appearance, Chris Broussard reported that the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks could agree upon a sign-and-trade of Carmelo Anthony for James Harden.

The Rockets could then sign LeBron James with anticipated cap space created by trading away Omer Asik and Jeremy Lin in order to form a Big 3 with Anthony and Dwight Howard.

James and Anthony have reported interest in playing together.

Harden was a first-team All-NBA selection, but there have been questions on whether his game fits with Howard.

let me ask this. james harden is better than carmelo.. why would morey think lebron, carmelo and dwight is better than lebron, harden and dwight?

fishmike wrote:

TeamBall wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:

CrushAlot wrote:

EnySpree wrote:Big tings a gwon....

So this Chris Broussard rumor that we all laughed at as being something he made up makes sense....

Houston could trade Harden to NY for Melo.....then Lebron could sign with Houston straight up.

All they have to do is get rid of Lin the same way they got rid of Asik....

Also could these second round picks, Larkin and Wellington be flipped to Houston to make this all work?

In Phil we trust mother****ers

I messed around on trade machine earlier and plugged asik in from the rockets (Lin's deal is identical). The Knicks could send dalembert, Murry, kmart, aldrich and another non guaranteed deal and it worked. My thought was to get the 25th pick in the deal. The Knicks don't need Lin and they need dalembert.

What about the idea of getting Harden for Melo though?

I don't want to think about it. Not a fan of harden. I know he is reay good I just don't want him in ny.

+1 Don't like the dude

It would be funny to watch his FT attempts go down once he puts on a Knicks jersey though.

same.. but at least he's value and you live with that. Boozer and late #1s is not value.

gunsnewing wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

Cartman718 wrote:Knicks, Rockets Could Discuss Carmelo For Harden Sign-And-Trade
Jun 25, 2014 2:08 PM EDT

In a radio appearance, Chris Broussard reported that the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks could agree upon a sign-and-trade of Carmelo Anthony for James Harden.

The Rockets could then sign LeBron James with anticipated cap space created by trading away Omer Asik and Jeremy Lin in order to form a Big 3 with Anthony and Dwight Howard.

James and Anthony have reported interest in playing together.

Harden was a first-team All-NBA selection, but there have been questions on whether his game fits with Howard.

Melo for Harden straight up does not work contract wise if Melo is looking for something near the max. Guess what? You add Lin's contract and it works. This should open a shot at signing LeDouche as well for Houston. Morey is a ****ing boss if he gets this done. I hope Big Chief Triangle does his thing and also gets a 1st Round Pick. Meaning the cost of LeDouche and Melo would be Harden, Lin and a 1st rounder.

EDIT: Now imagine if they also get their other target...Lowry.

That works. I would take harden or parsons along with Lin

Man...I would pass out if that happens. I love Parsons game. I think he is very comparable to Pippen.

gunsnewing wrote:Would Lebron really rather play with Melo than harden?

That is the rumor. Something about being buddies since their HS and AAU days. Read somewhere that LeDouche is more intrested in getting Melo his 1st championship than getting his 3rd.

NYKBocker wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Would Lebron really rather play with Melo than harden?

That is the rumor. Something about being buddies since their HS and AAU days. Read somewhere that LeDouche is more intrested in getting Melo his 1st championship than getting his 3rd.

That makes sense

His best friend is Chris Paul though. Same draft class and he is still after a ring

gunsnewing wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Would Lebron really rather play with Melo than harden?

That is the rumor. Something about being buddies since their HS and AAU days. Read somewhere that LeDouche is more intrested in getting Melo his 1st championship than getting his 3rd.

That makes sense

His best friend is Chris Paul though. Same draft class and he is still after a ring

ESPN talking heads last night saying that Paul and LeDouche does not match. Both are ball dominant play makers. Melo can be the offensive assassin that LeDouche can just feed in the game. I think I agree.

NYKBocker wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:

NYKBocker wrote:

gunsnewing wrote:Would Lebron really rather play with Melo than harden?

That is the rumor. Something about being buddies since their HS and AAU days. Read somewhere that LeDouche is more intrested in getting Melo his 1st championship than getting his 3rd.

That makes sense

His best friend is Chris Paul though. Same draft class and he is still after a ring

ESPN talking heads last night saying that Paul and LeDouche does not match. Both are ball dominant play makers. Melo can be the offensive assassin that LeDouche can just feed in the game. I think I agree.

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I want Parsons!

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I want Parsons!

It has to be a sign and trade with Melo only? The Heat can't get anything for Lebron?

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I want Parsons!

Good observation by Simmons...This is what I've been saying all along -- hopefully a bidding war for Melo is created and we wind up looking at a choice of several trade packages. It's up to Phil to work this concept to the fullest.. Create a frenzy and go with the best package in the end, whether it be for an already established star just entering his prime (James Harden) or an expiring contract and a few picks (the Chicago scenario). Can't possibly let this guy go for nothing. Hopefully Dallas and the Lakers enter the fold now. The more teams involved, the merrier..