re: Is this trade for Melo realistic?

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I would think the ownership transition would need to be finalized in order to for the team to go back over the tax threshold.

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Really think about this. As it stands we're going to average 12,500 fans per game next season (ballpark) with not all suites sold, and only 70% of premium seats sold. Let's be optimistic and say we host 3 first round home playoff games at $2MM gate revenue each game.

Now the trade scenario: We average 18,000 fans per game next season, 90% suites are sold, 90% premium seats are sold. Let's say we host 3 first round home playoff games at $2MM gate revenue each game, 3 second round home playoff games at $2.5MM gate revenue each, and 3 WCF games at $3MM gate revenue each.

You're easily talking about an extra $25 to $30MM in ticket sales next season alone with the improved roster. That's not even addressing new corporate sponsorships, merchandise sales, a better media deal (I think this one is almost up).

I know you'd have to do a way more scientific and thorough cost/benefit analysis to assess the risk/reward but on the surface it seems like a no brainer.