bmags Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Not even Marvin Williams, now it's Josh McRoberts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 10:19 AM) After seeing Lebron shut down Rose a few years back I think it's possible he could play the 2. Lol, Kawhi Leonard styled on him. The guy LeBron covered in the Finals got FMVP. LeBron's defense is insanely overrated. Melo and LBJ make no sense at. Miami is gonna let their only legit big walk to bring in another SF? One of the two would have to move over to PF, LeBron being the more viable option, that would mean he's going to have to bang with big bodies night in and night out (read a ZLowe article that LeBron himself admits he doesn't like doing that) grab the defensive rebounds instead of being out on the perimeter and getting easy fastbreak opportunities. You can put Melo at PF but he's also come out saying he doesn't like physical play too much either. Anthony is also prone to giving up great low post position to his opponent. Melo and LeBron is a turrible idea imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Marc Stein Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 12:38 PM) Marc Stein Seeing how Bulls, Rockets and Mavs are all engaged with other free agents sure suggests they buy premise Melo is down to Knicks and Lakers But the Lakers and Knicks doing the same thing doesn't suggest that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 12:44 PM) But the Lakers and Knicks doing the same thing doesn't suggest that? I don't see the appeal in the Lakers at all. They suck. Kobe and Nash can't stay healthy. Gasol's not that good anymore and he might not even re-sign. Julius Randall's a nice piece, but he's a rookie. They don't have a center. So yeah...great roster. Even NY's a better situation. Oh and they also don't have a coach right now. Why the hell would you join them? Edited July 7, 2014 by chw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 05:48 PM) I don't see the appeal in the Lakers at all. They suck. Kobe and Nash can't stay healthy. Gasol's not that good anymore and he might not even re-sign. Julius Randall's a nice piece, but he's a rookie. They don't have a center. So yeah...great roster. Even NY's a better situation. I like Randle, it's annoying though that Woj's foot injury report turned out to be false, that cost him a couple million. But he still does have foot injury concerns, never fun for a big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 12:48 PM) I don't see the appeal in the Lakers at all. They suck. Kobe and Nash can't stay healthy. Gasol's not that good anymore and he might not even re-sign. Julius Randall's a nice piece, but he's a rookie. They don't have a center. So yeah...great roster. Even NY's a better situation. Oh and they also don't have a coach right now. Why the hell would you join them? That has La La written all over it...Happy wife, happy life right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 12:55 PM) That has La La written all over it...Happy wife, happy life right? I feel like the La La angle is a bit overplayed. They're rich as hell, they can fly to wherever the hell they want when they want. Just because Melo would play somewhere else doesn't mean they have to move there and stay there permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 01:02 PM) I feel like the La La angle is a bit overplayed. They're rich as hell, they can fly to wherever the hell they want when they want. Just because Melo would play somewhere else doesn't mean they have to move there and stay there permanently. Could be...Just speculating... Bosh supposedly being offered a max deal by Houston.....Should that happen does anyone know if they'll be able to afford Parsons? He's been my plan C after Melo/Love for awhile now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 01:14 PM) Could be...Just speculating... Bosh supposedly being offered a max deal by Houston.....Should that happen does anyone know if they'll be able to afford Parsons? He's been my plan C after Melo/Love for awhile now. I think they are able to match whatever offer Parsons gets, whether they're over or under the cap. The thing is, if they give Bosh $24 million a year and match Parson's $12 million offer, they'd be $5 million over the luxury tax. Also, signing Bosh is dependent on the Rockets' ability to get rid of Lin's contract. Edited July 7, 2014 by chw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 07:22 PM) I think they are able to match whatever offer Parsons gets, whether they're over or under the cap. The thing is, if they give Bosh $24 million a year and match Parson's $12 million offer, they'd be $5 million over the luxury tax. Also, signing Bosh is dependent on the Rockets' ability to get rid of Lin's contract. They HAD a deal in place for Lin to sixers (reportedly), you have to wonder if that's still there with this reported Amare to 76ers deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 11:58 AM) They HAD a deal in place for Lin to sixers (reportedly), you have to wonder if that's still there with this reported Amare to 76ers deal. Wait, so Knicks are moving Amare? Wow, if that is the case, can they make a run at LBJ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 McRoberts to the Heat. Full mid level exception, 4/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 02:09 PM) McRoberts to the Heat. Full mid level exception, 4/23 LOL. Josh McRoberts? For real? That's their big move? LOLOLOLOLOLOL McRoberts is a decent player, but if I'm LeBron, he doesn't convince me of anything. Edited July 7, 2014 by chw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 7, 2014 Author Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 02:11 PM) LOL. Josh McRoberts? For real? That's their big move? LOLOLOLOLOLOL McRoberts is a decent player, but if I'm LeBron, he doesn't convince me of anything. So that means no new free agents that would put them over the cap, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 If LeBron goes to Cleveland, Bosh to the Rockets and Melo to the Bulls, I would laugh so hard at Wade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 02:23 PM) So that means no new free agents that would put them over the cap, correct? Well, if LeBron gets the max and Bosh and Wade get paid what they're worth, yeah. I mean, seriously, Josh McRoberts? He does a bit of everything for you and might be able to start at the 4 for Miami, but I don't think he really makes them all that much better. A guy like Gasol would have been a great get, but McRoberts seems like a mediocre consolation prize at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 02:24 PM) If LeBron goes to Cleveland, Bosh to the Rockets and Melo to the Bulls, I would laugh so hard at Wade. Yup, nobody should feel bad for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Pierce is asking for $9-10 million from the Nets while the Nets are only willing to go with $6-8 million. In the case where the Bulls strike out on all better options (Melo, Bosh, Parsons, Hayward), would you give Pierce $9-10 million a year for two years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 07:59 PM) Wait, so Knicks are moving Amare? Wow, if that is the case, can they make a run at LBJ? That would only put them about 4-5 mill under cap. I have to say, I"m pretty impressed at how Phil has done getting rid of the dumpster fire contracts the Knicks had. If I'm him, I wonder if he's kind of hoping Carmelo leaves so he can start fresh. I still like Phil Jackson a lot, not surprised his mind could figure out the GM world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 12:23 PM) So that means no new free agents that would put them over the cap, correct? Pretty much quells any chance of Melo heading there as they can't sign Melo and use the MLE. I suppose they could maybe do a sign and trade to maneuver it, but I don't know that they would have the players to do so, unless it is some odd 4 team deal with Bosh headed to Houston, Melo to Miami, and expirings / contracts / picks to Knicks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (scs787 @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 08:09 PM) McRoberts to the Heat. Full mid level exception, 4/23 Aren't the heat $50 million under the cap? How do you get a mid level exception when you are under the cap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Isn't McRoberts the guy who gave LeBron a cheap elbow to the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 02:32 PM) Isn't McRoberts the guy who gave LeBron a cheap elbow to the neck? Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 7, 2014 -> 02:31 PM) Aren't the heat $50 million under the cap? How do you get a mid level exception when you are under the cap? I am guessing cap holds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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