I just don't see them making that trade- if thats all they're offered then they'll probably just hold onto him and see if the new CBA impliments a 'franchise player' clause (I remember reading that somewhere else today)

orangeblobman wrote:

Ira wrote:I don't want to be a wet blanket, but we all know that if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is.

You are a wet blanket.

OldFan wrote:

TMS wrote:

nychamp wrote:If this deal is accurate as described in your quote, do it in a heartbeat. This is exactly the type of deal that Walsh's waiting game was meant to yield, only losing Chandler. Obviously hugely favorable for the Knicks. Gallo stays, Fields too. Get it done.

yup... so much for all the experts who thought we were gonna have to gut our entire roster to get Melo here... seems to me like DW played this just right.

Well count me as someone who would be VERY HAPPY to be wrong and get Melo in that kind of deal. Sounds too good to be true but would be great if the Knicks could pull that off.

After the Lebron fiasco and all the hopes which were raised last summer, best thing to do is sit back, watch, and don't get too excited.

Of the three- Gallo, Fields, and Chandler, I would be least unhappy (but not happy) to see Chandler included in the deal.

What if Denver also wanted a future #1 (the next that would be available) from us- how would folks feel about that?

TheGame wrote:

tkf wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:Odds of deal happening is practically ZERO.

Corey Brewer is a RFA THIS summer.
Wilson Chandler is a RFA THIS summer.

Yea so Denver will trade Melo for 2 guys they can lose this summer that they are going to have to pay. Their own teams dont want to pay them but Denver is going to pay them to be in lottery land in the west. Makes perfect sense.

Too Funny.

Bye Bye Gallo in any Melo trade.

denver can evaluate them and then sign them if they want... the key to the deal will be minny's pick which will be at the top of the lottery...

I think TKF has noted the fundamental flaw in this deal. If I am Denver, I am trading for two RFAs. Both of those guys can play, so Denver will want to keep them but it will be forced to pay them. The only way this deal goes through is if we offer another 1st round pick and maybe a couple of second round picks. Plus, we might have to throw TD into the deal, which would allow denver to trade Chauncey Billups and start Lawson. Either way, as long as we keep Gallo and Fields, we come out on top of the deal.

Felton, Fields, Melo, Amare, Timmy M, with Gallo on the bench backing up Melo and Amare, is a solid lineup that would be no worse than 3rd best in the East.

I'd have no issue giving up our GS #2(I think we have this) and our 2012 #1 two years down the road, though.

What I *THINK* is that Melo isnt signing an extension until the Knicks are simply not an option. If he can be traded there or sign a FA MAX 5 year deal with the Knicks he will hold out signing an extension until those options are exhausted. He's from the East, played in the Garden in Big East, and is buddies with Amare. There is no secret about Melo's desires. The only thing in question is what he has said or hasnt said to Den and everyone else as far as signing and extension.

If you look at all thats been reported and his interviews he's simply said over and over that he's waiting and keeping his options open. Thats because he CANT say he will only sign with the Knicks. That makes his life in Denver hell and he's no dummy, so he's towing the line.

The Nuggets want a KG type package. Bos gave up picks, a stud young frontcourt player and some other pieces. What the Nets were (poof poof offering) is in that range...

The Knicks will not offer that. Walsh knows how hard it is to fill a roster with good young players, but also knows how hard it is to get a stud to build around. He fielded a subpar team for 2 years just for the CHANCE to get a guy to build around. He accomplished that and more, using the cap space, draft and trades to really overhaul the roster.

IF he can keep Gallo and Fields and Mosgov I think there isnt a player he wouldnt package, which is something I agree with and have said over and over again.

If you have:
Felton
Fields
Melo
Gallo
Amare
Mosgov
you have ALL the major pieces you need to build and elite team. Do Fields, Chandler and Mosgov need time? bigtime, especially Mos... but that guy works harder than anyone on the team and Amare and the rest of them know that and love him for it. He just need experience.

I'm sure we could get Melo for Mos, Gallo, Fields and Chandler and say take Harrington back and prob not even throw in future picks. Thats a crap trade for us and doesnt get us any closer to being an elite team then just staying pat and waiting.

THANK GOD we have Walsh.. because he's knows value and timing.

And I have ZERO problem with Dolan saying go get Melo. Melo is a star personality, a good guy and wants to be a NYer and a Knick. He will be great here, but he's got a value and overpaying for anything always costs more than its worth

misterearl wrote:Yawn

Time to wake up and smell the coffee, dude.

And as we reported in today's Newsday , the Nuggets are also considering other scenarios and want to get an understanding of the next collective bargaining agreement from the annual Board of Governors meeting at All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. A source told me that the Nuggets are curious about the possibility of an NFL-style franchise tag, which they could use to keep Anthony, though there would still be some risk involved

http://mobile.newsday.com/inf/infomo;jsessionid=06B15DA9DA0C5EFE9155.3040?site=newsday&view=sports_blogs_item&feed:a=newsday_5min&feed:c=sports_blogs&feed:i=1.2665048&part=1

Silverfuel wrote:

Ira wrote:I don't want to be a wet blanket, but we all know that if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is.

Yup. NY is going to have to give up more than just AR, Chandler and Curry.

the CBS article suggests the Knicks would be giving up $3M in cash to offset the remaining salary that's owed to Curry that would facilitate a buyout once he's traded to MIN... maybe another asset will be included down the road... i'm sure this is just the general parameters that are currently being discussed... this isn't a done deal just yet.