chw42 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 09:13 AM) Wait, we are going to trade Mritocoic with Snell / MJD? Why would we do that? Or are they implying those guys would replace MJD? To get Afflalo and Melo, we have to get rid of pretty much everyone that's not a starter on the roster. Mirotic is a big trade chip in that scenario. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 He is clearly say that he believes the odds are really high that Melo is just using the Bulls. Matt Spiegel @MattSpiegel670 5m Carmelo and Bulls talk next with Mitch Laurence of the NY Daily News next, on @670TheScore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 10:42 AM) To get Afflalo and Melo, we have to get rid of pretty much everyone that's not a starter on the roster. Mirotic is a big trade chip in that scenario. At my health club, for the past few weeks they have had some guys doing drills on the basketball court. McDermott was there for a while. Adrien Payne has been there the entire time. Yesterday, Mirotic was there. I really don't know if it has been a secretive Bulls thing or what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 10:46 AM) He is clearly say that he believes the odds are really high that Melo is just using the Bulls. Matt Spiegel @MattSpiegel670 5m Carmelo and Bulls talk next with Mitch Laurence of the NY Daily News next, on @670TheScore For what though? Stephen A. Smith this morning said Melo's priority is money, but the Knicks and Phil Jackson have made Melo believe that they're not going to offer him max money. More like 100 million (a little more than the 96 max he can get with another team), not the 120+ million max deal. If true, money won't be a big factor in his decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Mitch Lawrence @Mitch_Lawrence 18h Now that #Melo is officially opt outing, maybe he'll take #JoakimNoah's recruiting calls. #JimDolan, your move. http://nydn.us/1pwvZou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 If Melo opts out, wouldn't the Bulls be hesitant/unable to offer max money? They are cap stuck and need to move guys in order to get another big contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 10:55 AM) If Melo opts out, wouldn't the Bulls be hesitant/unable to offer max money? They are cap stuck and need to move guys in order to get another big contract. They'd have to make some moves first of course, hopefully in the next few days before the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 10:51 AM) For what though? Stephen A. Smith this morning said Melo's priority is money, but the Knicks and Phil Jackson have made Melo believe that they're not going to offer him max money. More like 100 million (a little more than the 96 max he can get with another team), not the 120+ million max deal. If true, money won't be a big factor in his decision. Mitch basically said that Jim Dolan would trump Phil Jackson and give Melo the max. Mitch Lawrence also reminded me of why everyone hates New York. What an arrogant, elitist, asshole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxsoxsoxsox Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 10:51 AM) For what though? Stephen A. Smith this morning said Melo's priority is money, but the Knicks and Phil Jackson have made Melo believe that they're not going to offer him max money. More like 100 million (a little more than the 96 max he can get with another team), not the 120+ million max deal. If true, money won't be a big factor in his decision. doesn't sound like he's leaving to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 The more I hear about it, the more that I think that the Bulls are going to be used as a tool for Melo to get paid by the Knicks. He loves New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxsoxsoxsox Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 01:04 PM) The more I hear about it, the more that I think that the Bulls are going to be used as a tool for Melo to get paid by the Knicks. He loves New York. yep: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosen...,7609103.column "Being used appears to be the Bulls’ purpose around the NBA. Many free agents talk about the opportunity in Chicago, but no great players come to the Bulls, and nobody knows why. If some people do know why, they’re not saying, and if the Bulls are the ones who know why, they haven’t figured out a way to change it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 David Schuster 50 mins · Chicago, IL · The rumor mill continues.........According to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, the Bulls are offering Taj Gibson, Tony Snell and both of their first round draft picks this year in exchange for Kevin Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 02:18 PM) David Schuster 50 mins · Chicago, IL · The rumor mill continues.........According to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, the Bulls are offering Taj Gibson, Tony Snell and both of their first round draft picks this year in exchange for Kevin Love. Yeah, I don't see Minnesota taking that for Love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 02:25 PM) Yeah, I don't see Minnesota taking that for Love. Need to take something or they won't get anything for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 02:25 PM) Yeah, I don't see Minnesota taking that for Love. Two things in play here. It will have to be a team that Love is willing to resign with. That limits the field pretty greatly. Secondly, with Klay Thompson seemingly not on the table, what better offer is out there, with a team that Love will resign with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 02:29 PM) Two things in play here. It will have to be a team that Love is willing to resign with. That limits the field pretty greatly. Secondly, with Klay Thompson seemingly not on the table, what better offer is out there, with a team that Love will resign with? Ya, was just going to say with Klay off the table they might be able to get it done. I assume GS might offer up Barnes and Lee, which is a better offer player wise, but when you throw in the 2 picks that might be tough to choose between. EDIT- Guess they wanted Barnes and Thompson not Thompson and Lee. Edited June 23, 2014 by scs787 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Mainly due to contract but also due to fit, Taj is a much more attractive piece than Lee, who has 2 years left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 My brother ran into Melo today in Paris. I guess Nike was throwing Melo a party in the same building my brother and sister in law are staying. My sister in law told him they were from Chicago, Melo said "uh oh". So Pippen might not be recruiting, but just part of this Nike party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 He isn't coming to Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 02:18 PM) David Schuster 50 mins · Chicago, IL · The rumor mill continues.........According to Chad Ford of ESPN.com, the Bulls are offering Taj Gibson, Tony Snell and both of their first round draft picks this year in exchange for Kevin Love. Rose-scrap heap-Anthony-Love-Noah. Still have to wonder if the bench would be good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 08:18 PM) Rose-scrap heap-Anthony-Love-Noah. Still have to wonder if the bench would be good enough. Anthony isn't happening. Love would give you two stars that are young. You'd have time to build bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Silvy @WaddleandSilvy 7m Jim Boeheim told us that he believes Melo would leave money on the table to play with the #Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 In other news, Duncan opts in. I think Diaw is the only guy not signed next year. So, totally doable to bring him back and they're easily the favorites again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 04:18 PM) Rose-scrap heap-Anthony-Love-Noah. Still have to wonder if the bench would be good enough. Would Butler be the scrap heap or Augustin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 23, 2014 -> 03:26 PM) Would Butler be the scrap heap or Augustin? Butler would have to be traded to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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