http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/source-chicago-is-most-likely-option-for-melo/

Assuming he follows through with his plan to opt-out by Monday’s deadline, Anthony could either sign with the Bulls for less money than he is due to make with the Knicks ($129 million over five years) or be moved to Chicago in a sign-and-trade deal.

“He is looking to leave if one of the teams he likes can get a deal done with New York,” the source said. “He knows New York is not good enough the way they are currently constructed. Melo wants to win now. He will move if he feels that team can win.”
NBA: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls

The source added that Chicago was the most likely landing spot “unless Houston can come up with something other than Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik.”

As has been reported, Chicago would need to amnesty Carlos Boozer and get rid of Taj Gibson and at least one more player in order to clear room for Anthony.

As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported, if the Knicks believe Anthony’s departure is inevitable, they could get Boozer and the No. 16 or 19 pick in Thursday’s Draft in exchange for Anthony. The Bulls would have to make the pick and then trade that player to the Knicks in July, Windhorst reported.

LivingLegend wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:It looks like you're going to get your wish Briggs.

http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/source-chicago-is-most-likely-option-for-melo/

Assuming he follows through with his plan to opt-out by Monday’s deadline, Anthony could either sign with the Bulls for less money than he is due to make with the Knicks ($129 million over five years) or be moved to Chicago in a sign-and-trade deal.

“He is looking to leave if one of the teams he likes can get a deal done with New York,” the source said. “He knows New York is not good enough the way they are currently constructed. Melo wants to win now. He will move if he feels that team can win.”
NBA: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls

The source added that Chicago was the most likely landing spot “unless Houston can come up with something other than Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik.”

As has been reported, Chicago would need to amnesty Carlos Boozer and get rid of Taj Gibson and at least one more player in order to clear room for Anthony.

As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported, if the Knicks believe Anthony’s departure is inevitable, they could get Boozer and the No. 16 or 19 pick in Thursday’s Draft in exchange for Anthony. The Bulls would have to make the pick and then trade that player to the Knicks in July, Windhorst reported.

We can only hope it's to Chicago for Boozer/rights to Mirotic/#16 and #19 (players drafted for us and traded to us post 7/1).

That would be fair --- if we could move Raymond or JR in the deal and not take back anything long term -- that might even be better.

I think Chicago is a possibilty because Phil / Paxson have some history and personally I'm not sold on Phil truly believing in Melo as "the" piece to build around.

StarksEwing1 wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:It looks like you're going to get your wish Briggs.

http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/source-chicago-is-most-likely-option-for-melo/

Assuming he follows through with his plan to opt-out by Monday’s deadline, Anthony could either sign with the Bulls for less money than he is due to make with the Knicks ($129 million over five years) or be moved to Chicago in a sign-and-trade deal.

“He is looking to leave if one of the teams he likes can get a deal done with New York,” the source said. “He knows New York is not good enough the way they are currently constructed. Melo wants to win now. He will move if he feels that team can win.”
NBA: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls

The source added that Chicago was the most likely landing spot “unless Houston can come up with something other than Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik.”

As has been reported, Chicago would need to amnesty Carlos Boozer and get rid of Taj Gibson and at least one more player in order to clear room for Anthony.

As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported, if the Knicks believe Anthony’s departure is inevitable, they could get Boozer and the No. 16 or 19 pick in Thursday’s Draft in exchange for Anthony. The Bulls would have to make the pick and then trade that player to the Knicks in July, Windhorst reported.

We can only hope it's to Chicago for Boozer/rights to Mirotic/#16 and #19 (players drafted for us and traded to us post 7/1).

That would be fair --- if we could move Raymond or JR in the deal and not take back anything long term -- that might even be better.

I think Chicago is a possibilty because Phil / Paxson have some history and personally I'm not sold on Phil truly believing in Melo as "the" piece to build around.

I think Melo is a great second guy. He is definetly the better scorer but he need to play with someone who might have overall great skills who can also akke the players round better

other than noah who would that be on the bulls? and how does the rose/anthony tandem work in terms of number of shots and usage? weird. and then there's the bulls defense taking a huge hit with gibson gone.

dk7th wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:

LivingLegend wrote:

BigDaddyG wrote:It looks like you're going to get your wish Briggs.

http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/source-chicago-is-most-likely-option-for-melo/

Assuming he follows through with his plan to opt-out by Monday’s deadline, Anthony could either sign with the Bulls for less money than he is due to make with the Knicks ($129 million over five years) or be moved to Chicago in a sign-and-trade deal.

“He is looking to leave if one of the teams he likes can get a deal done with New York,” the source said. “He knows New York is not good enough the way they are currently constructed. Melo wants to win now. He will move if he feels that team can win.”
NBA: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls

The source added that Chicago was the most likely landing spot “unless Houston can come up with something other than Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik.”

As has been reported, Chicago would need to amnesty Carlos Boozer and get rid of Taj Gibson and at least one more player in order to clear room for Anthony.

As ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported, if the Knicks believe Anthony’s departure is inevitable, they could get Boozer and the No. 16 or 19 pick in Thursday’s Draft in exchange for Anthony. The Bulls would have to make the pick and then trade that player to the Knicks in July, Windhorst reported.

We can only hope it's to Chicago for Boozer/rights to Mirotic/#16 and #19 (players drafted for us and traded to us post 7/1).

That would be fair --- if we could move Raymond or JR in the deal and not take back anything long term -- that might even be better.

I think Chicago is a possibilty because Phil / Paxson have some history and personally I'm not sold on Phil truly believing in Melo as "the" piece to build around.

I think Melo is a great second guy. He is definetly the better scorer but he need to play with someone who might have overall great skills who can also akke the players round better

other than noah who would that be on the bulls? and how does the rose/anthony tandem work in terms of number of shots and usage? weird. and then there's the bulls defense taking a huge hit with gibson gone.

As has been reported, Chicago would need to amnesty Carlos Boozer and get rid of Taj Gibson and at least one more player in order to clear room for Anthony.

I guess I don't quite get the above and perhaps Chi cap situation; not sure why they need to get rid of Taj. And I don't think they want to, he would be a core piece for them.

Noah, Taj, Melo, Butler, Rose. That's an impressive lineup.

toodarkmark wrote:Why can't we get the #16, take Tyler Ennis, and then get Taj Gibson and Carlos Boozer? 24.8 Chicago to prob around that area for Melo. Sounds like a good trade.

Because we shouldn't be trying to win, if we deal Melo. We would need to put forth the worst team we possibly can to maximize our 2015 pick. In lieu of Gibson, I'd want , Hinrich (who I'd look to deal for a 2nd or as part of a package for Lin and Asik), Mirotic, Butler and Fredette who may not be much to start but will get better over time. To sweeten the deal for the Bulls, I'd be willing to send them Iman Shumpert, Jeremy Tyler and Cole Aldrich.

NardDogNation wrote:

toodarkmark wrote:Why can't we get the #16, take Tyler Ennis, and then get Taj Gibson and Carlos Boozer? 24.8 Chicago to prob around that area for Melo. Sounds like a good trade.

Because we shouldn't be trying to win, if we deal Melo. We would need to put forth the worst team we possibly can to maximize our 2015 pick. In lieu of Gibson, I'd want , Hinrich (who I'd look to deal for a 2nd or as part of a package for Lin and Asik), Mirotic, Butler and Fredette who may not be much to start but will get better over time. To sweeten the deal for the Bulls, I'd be willing to send them Iman Shumpert, Jeremy Tyler and Cole Aldrich.