re: Stiemsma has been waived, Melvin Ely signed

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Could we buy out Amare like we did with Rasheed Lewis? Is that the thinking?

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I saw an article this morning that Amare is considering playing for some Israeli team he's part owner of once his contract is up. I'm not sure whether that makes him more or less open to a buyout.

I think the biggest obstacle to any NY trade is are they willing to risk Gordon opting in and eating cap space in 2015 when they'll only have about $12 million on the books, possibly less since these are the players I keep hearing mentioned in trades from NY's end, Felton, JR Smith and Shumpert. Especially with Phil Jackson on board now, aiming for a book clearing Miami style Big 3 seems to be the quickest way to rebuild even if Melo stays. We really may have to Stretch Provision Gordon.