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Yes New York needs to get something from Anthony's departure. Not too pile on the Knicks, but what pieces do they have? Smith is getting older and is a chucker. THJ was decent last season if I recall correctly.
 
Why would they have to do a sign and trade? Couldn't he just sign there?

If they used the amnesty on Boozer and traded Dunleavy, they still would only be able to offer him ~$16M. To offer a max, they'd also have to move Taj Gibson (and maybe Jimmy Butler, not positive).

A S&T would allow them to keep Gibson and get Boozer's money off the books rather than pay him to not play. I think they'd have a much more formidable team if they can get the Knicks to play ball.
 
Chicago wouldn't have much left if they traded for Anthony. No way can you trade Jimmy Butler away. Hinrich, Anthony, and Noah isn't a terrible starting point.
 
Boozer + Dunleavy + Mirotic + #16 + #19

for

Anthony + JR Smith

Noah / G.Smith

Gibson

Anthony / Snell

Butler / JR Smith

Rose

Or Felton instead of JR, I don't care
 
Why would they have to do a sign and trade? Couldn't he just sign there?

Not without trading Gibson and Butler and amnestying Boozer. Plus if they do a sign and trade, Melo can get the full 130 mil, rather than just the 90 that the Bulls can offer.
 
The Bulls are the perfect spot for Melo, best defensive team in the league....top 3 coach in the league and they don't have a scorer. Why wouldn't they want Melo?
 
The Bulls are the perfect spot for Melo, best defensive team in the league....top 3 coach in the league and they don't have a scorer. Why wouldn't they want Melo?

Because he is 30 and has a bad body type? I just don't feel he is worth max money. Unless you are Lebron/Kobe/KD I don't think you are worth max money past 30.
 
BTW, I am so damn excited for this draft. So many teams have a lot of assets that want to trade and lots of teams with players that want to trade for picks. Add in the fact its supposed to be one of the deepest drafts in the last 20 years and you have a recipe for an exciting night.
 
Because he is 30 and has a bad body type? I just don't feel he is worth max money. Unless you are Lebron/Kobe/KD I don't think you are worth max money past 30.

He's coming off the best year of his career.....

As for the MAX money? I wouldn't give it to him but IF he's the missing piece to Rose/Noah for a ring or finals....then it's worth it.
 
The Bulls are the perfect spot for Melo, best defensive team in the league....top 3 coach in the league and they don't have a scorer. Why wouldn't they want Melo?

Been saying the same thing, if they can somehow get Melo while keeping Butler and Gibson, thats an incredible starting five.
 
BTW, I am so damn excited for this draft. So many teams have a lot of assets that want to trade and lots of teams with players that want to trade for picks. Add in the fact its supposed to be one of the deepest drafts in the last 20 years and you have a recipe for an exciting night.

Forgot the draft was this Thursday.

I think OKC trades one of the picks, or does a draft/stash.

If they stay put at 21, i'd like a shooter, could maybe see a PG too.
 
Been saying the same thing, if they can somehow get Melo while keeping Butler and Gibson, thats an incredible starting five.

Only way they can is with a sign and trade, otherwise they'd have to clear their salaries to give Melo the 4 year max. Even if it is a sign and trade, I'm assuming the Knicks would want Butler back in the deal.
 
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