MELO to BOS trade idea

[CFAN38]

I really dont want Melo in a celtics uniform. This is just based on not liking his playing style and preseved personallity.

With that if he was with Rondo on the celtics it would take a very specific team around those two to create a contender.

A. Elite elite rim protector, Chandler and Melo dont get along but that is who they need DPOY type Center.

B. versatile 3/4 or 4/3 who can be a + defender at either position a young Marion comes to mind.

C. floor spacing SG who can hold his own defensively, C Lee would work

B. A dynamic versitle bench lead by a volume scorer and a well rounded 4/5, ex would be I Thomas and T Gibson


Another out of the box idea I have with Melo is a Suns trade.

Why not

Knicks get something in the line of Bledsoe, Len, G Green, (filler?) and Lakers pick

Suns get Melo and JR

The suns would place Melo on a team with a lot of 3rd option talent. He and the Morris brothers would form a 3 F rotation at the 3 and the 4.

[soulman]

[Lucky17]

So, I was wondering out loud recently, "Hey, doesn't Melo have a no-trade clause with his new contract?"

Yes, he does.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/235849/Carmelo-Anthony-Denies-Report-Of-Willingness-To-Waive-No-Trade-Clause

[Fafnir]

Yeah I don't see Melo forcing his way out until next year. Going to give the Knicks a shot at FA.

[manl_lui]

so we're trading Sullinger 

[D Dub]

I'm convinced a 3rd team needs to get involved to grease the wheels.  Danny doesn't want to break the bank, and Phil isn't going to make a panic move. 

My idea from yesterday involved getting the Knicks: Lance, MGK, Bass, Bos15' 1st.  Not sure ifg that's enough & we'd still have to compensate this 3rd team with other picks.  That said, this scenario potentially keeps Green & Sullinger out of the deal to run with Rondo & Melo.

[zimbo]

so we're trading Sullinger 

Ha that's the first thing I thought too!

[Vermont Green]

I think Melo is a top player, albeit with some warts, and I would be happy building a team around him and Rondo.  I think there might be some issues with Rondo's man double-teaming Melo in sets but I think there are ways to work around that.

I don't think this is realistic though.  In order for it to happen, the Knicks would have to have given up on Carmelo AND Carmelo would have had to have given up on the Knicks.  Carmelo could have signed anywhere but he picked NYK.  It will have to be bad longer than this for him to be ready to be traded I would think.

And how are the Knicks going to do better than Carmelo?  I don't see any potential trade that would make the team better or give the team a better immediate future.  I do not believe that Carmelo is their problem.  It is the lack of anything else that is the problem.

[Csfan1984]

I think Melo is a top player, albeit with some warts, and I would be happy building a team around him and Rondo.  I think there might be some issues with Rondo's man double-teaming Melo in sets but I think there are ways to work around that.

I don't think this is realistic though.  In order for it to happen, the Knicks would have to have given up on Carmelo AND Carmelo would have had to have given up on the Knicks.  Carmelo could have signed anywhere but he picked NYK.  It will have to be bad longer than this for him to be ready to be traded I would think.

And how are the Knicks going to do better than Carmelo?  I don't see any potential trade that would make the team better or give the team a better immediate future.  I do not believe that Carmelo is their problem.  It is the lack of anything else that is the problem.

Some good stuff in this post VG. But like to just say Melo couldn't get the same $ any where other than NYK that could be why he chose to stay. Some guys take the money then in a year demand to be traded.

[jpotter33]

I think at the very least it will be something like this:

NYK: Wallace, Thornton, Smart, Olynyk/Sully, 2016 Brooklyn 1st, 2015 Clips Pick

Bos: Melo, Dalembert

I would definitely consider this package. THough I LOVE Smart, if we keep Rondo he is more of an asset to us than a player. We'd also lose Olynyk or Sully and probably a pretty good pick in 2016 and a later 2015 1st rounder, but it'd be worth it. Dalembert would also be a good 1 year Center for us until we could try and lure a better C here next year.

I think New York would accept this package because they'd have really good prospects with Smart, Hardaway Jr., and Olynyk with the chance of getting a good Center or wing in the draft.

Of course, many, many things have to go right for Melo to be traded. Both Melo AND Phil have to like the offer, and Melo has to be willing to waive his no-trade clause.

[Timdawgg]

I think at the very least it will be something like this:

NYK: Wallace, Thornton, Smart, Olynyk/Sully, 2016 Brooklyn 1st, 2015 Clips Pick

Bos: Melo, Dalembert

I would definitely consider this package. THough I LOVE Smart, if we keep Rondo he is more of an asset to us than a player. We'd also lose Olynyk or Sully and probably a pretty good pick in 2016 and a later 2015 1st rounder, but it'd be worth it. Dalembert would also be a good 1 year Center for us until we could try and lure a better C here next year.

I think New York would accept this package because they'd have really good prospects with Smart, Hardaway Jr., and Olynyk with the chance of getting a good Center or wing in the draft.

Of course, many, many things have to go right for Melo to be traded. Both Melo AND Phil have to like the offer, and Melo has to be willing to waive his no-trade clause.

Seems like a lot to give up but probably very realistic. That being said, I think the only way NY does it if Jeff Green is included.

[slamtheking]

I think at the very least it will be something like this:

NYK: Wallace, Thornton, Smart, Olynyk/Sully, 2016 Brooklyn 1st, 2015 Clips Pick

Bos: Melo, Dalembert

I would definitely consider this package. THough I LOVE Smart, if we keep Rondo he is more of an asset to us than a player. We'd also lose Olynyk or Sully and probably a pretty good pick in 2016 and a later 2015 1st rounder, but it'd be worth it. Dalembert would also be a good 1 year Center for us until we could try and lure a better C here next year.

I think New York would accept this package because they'd have really good prospects with Smart, Hardaway Jr., and Olynyk with the chance of getting a good Center or wing in the draft.

Of course, many, many things have to go right for Melo to be traded. Both Melo AND Phil have to like the offer, and Melo has to be willing to waive his no-trade clause.

Seems like a lot to give up but probably very realistic. That being said, I think the only way NY does it if Jeff Green is included.

have to agree, this is a fairly realistic offer.  the only questions in my mind are:
- Melo's health
- Green opting back in and if not, can/do we resign him
- who we'd be targetting as a center for the next year

[PickNRoll]

I'd rather watch Smart grow than watch the tail end of Melo's prime.  I'm thinking about entertainment value only, not bball results.  They can have anyone else.

[Finkelskyhook]

Why on God's green earth would anybody want the snitchster in a Celtics' uniform?

How many coaches has this guy had?  How many different teams have the two franchises he's played for built around him?

I see little difference between the snitchster and Iverson as to how they impact a team.

[soulman]

maybe Rondo and Wallace for Melo and Shumpert...