grillco wrote:

TMS wrote:

grillco wrote:

crzymdups wrote:I think the Nyets will come back to the table with a lesser offer - one they'll make without Melo signing an extension. Then they'll try to convince him to sign the extension by July 1.

The Nets aren't out of this - this is the oldest negotiating ploy in the book. Walk away from the table to get what you want.

Do you hold press conference to go this route? Usually it's a gesture and the news gets out, but calling a televised press conference to say go blow seems a bit more than a bluff OR it's the most over-the-top bluff EVER!!!

But who am I to judge the Russian mafia...I mean legitimate business people.

dude, give it up already... Melo doesn't want to be a Net... ESPN showed a clip of him last night saying he was done with all the NJ talks... how much clearer can he make himself without actually coming out & saying "I don't want to be a Net"? why the hell would the Nets give up anything for a rental when they know Melo's gonna leave this summer to join the Knicks anyway? that would just add further embarassment to an already ridiculous situation for their franchise. they are not going to be a championship contender with Melo in the fold, they want him as a longterm face for their franchise... they won't be interested in any rental scenarios.

I haven't even read your post beyond the first few words. I think NJ is done going after him, I was just responding to crazymad's speculation. I think they pulled too big to be bluffing and I like the idea that they used a media event to say "we're out." I know Melo doesn't want to play in Jersey even if it's just for one year.

grill, my response was directed at crzy, not u.