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Melo to thunder
Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:23 pm
Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:23 pm
Just saw breaking that Thunder is getting melo for kanter,McDermott, 2018 pick
This has come up on the board so often I thought it was somewhat pels related.
SBnation: melo to thunder in blockbuster trade
This has come up on the board so often I thought it was somewhat pels related.
SBnation: melo to thunder in blockbuster trade
This post was edited on 9/23/17 at 12:43 pm
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Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:26 pm to CheeseTiger251
link brah...
LINK
They are going to be fun to watch but a pain in the arse for the Pels
LINK
They are going to be fun to watch but a pain in the arse for the Pels
This post was edited on 9/23/17 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:27 pm to CheeseTiger251
interdasting.
So who are the top 10 stars in the East?
LeBron
Giannis
Wall
Lowry
Thomas
Irving
Hayward
Walker
Love
Porzingas? Embiid? Howard?
So who are the top 10 stars in the East?
LeBron
Giannis
Wall
Lowry
Thomas
Irving
Hayward
Walker
Love
Porzingas? Embiid? Howard?
Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:27 pm to DeionDeion
Yeah, sorry I was linking one. On my phone so it's a little slow
Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:51 pm to saintsfan92612
so the real question in hindsight is could the Pelican have put together something better than Kanter, McDermott, and a 2nd?
For example would Hill, Ajinca, Diallo, and a 2nd or 1st round pick be comparable?
For example would Hill, Ajinca, Diallo, and a 2nd or 1st round pick be comparable?
Posted on 9/23/17 at 12:57 pm to DeionDeion
On the plus side, one less big man in the west to guard AD and Boogie ??
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:03 pm to Pelibeast
Thanks God all this stupid stuff conecting Melo with Pels will end.
People. Even if Pels would have assets (they dont)- Melo had right to veto any trade. And he was not going to agree to come to NO
He agreed for a trade after Russ & PG combined work.
People. Even if Pels would have assets (they dont)- Melo had right to veto any trade. And he was not going to agree to come to NO
He agreed for a trade after Russ & PG combined work.
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:12 pm to pawel
Of course. All I'm asking is if he waived the no trade clause from Boogie and AD convincing him, could we put together a package similar and would we want to?
Look I'm not a Melo fan, but him on the Pelicans would make us an undisputed top 5 team in the West. Plus it would almost guarantee Boogie resigning. And by the time Melo's contract would be up, Asik could be movable again.
All I'm saying is that with the limited options the Pelicans have, it's definitely not that worst solution
But since that's not obviously happening, the Pels need to figure out how they are going to guard that team. If they go Russ, Roberson, PG, Melo, Adams how do we respond? I'd assume with Rondo, Jrue, Allen, AD, and Boogie but that's a tough offensive lineup. We could sub Cunningham in for Allen, or we could have Jrue guard PG13 and Clark come in at the 2 for some offense and guard Roberson since Roberson is an average/sub-par offensive player
Look I'm not a Melo fan, but him on the Pelicans would make us an undisputed top 5 team in the West. Plus it would almost guarantee Boogie resigning. And by the time Melo's contract would be up, Asik could be movable again.
All I'm saying is that with the limited options the Pelicans have, it's definitely not that worst solution
But since that's not obviously happening, the Pels need to figure out how they are going to guard that team. If they go Russ, Roberson, PG, Melo, Adams how do we respond? I'd assume with Rondo, Jrue, Allen, AD, and Boogie but that's a tough offensive lineup. We could sub Cunningham in for Allen, or we could have Jrue guard PG13 and Clark come in at the 2 for some offense and guard Roberson since Roberson is an average/sub-par offensive player
This post was edited on 9/23/17 at 1:19 pm
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:22 pm to CheeseTiger251
Don't think this will have much of an impact on us making the playoffs. OKC was probably finishing ahead of us anyway.
I will enjoy watching Melo trying to guard AD 3-4 times a year though
I will enjoy watching Melo trying to guard AD 3-4 times a year though
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:45 pm to DeionDeion
quote:
the Pels need to figure out how they are going to guard that team
How are the thunder going to guard the Pels?
Paul George on AD?
Posted on 9/23/17 at 1:52 pm to TeddyPadillac
I say you split your two best defenders on Jrue and AD. So Roberson or PG13. Russ can take Rondo and Melo can guard whoever else is out there. I think thats where I would lean
I wouldnt be surprised if Melo guards AD though or if they just go zone on D
I wouldnt be surprised if Melo guards AD though or if they just go zone on D
Posted on 9/23/17 at 6:01 pm to LesGeaux45
Nah
They were probably 3rd-5th in the west before and are solidly 2nd/3rd now
Pretty much the same if he was traded to HOU
They were probably 3rd-5th in the west before and are solidly 2nd/3rd now
Pretty much the same if he was traded to HOU
Posted on 9/23/17 at 7:27 pm to LosLobos111
this is sobering
Posted on 9/23/17 at 7:30 pm to DeionDeion
quote:
All I'm asking is if he waived the no trade clause from Boogie and AD convincing him, could we put together a package similar
no
Not unless holiday was part of it
something like 21MM in salary had to go out
Posted on 9/23/17 at 9:09 pm to CheeseTiger251
Man, wait til d-wade gets bought out. OKC will wreck shop on the west when he signs with them.
Still have high hopes for the Pelicans though.
Playoffs baby
Still have high hopes for the Pelicans though.
Playoffs baby
Posted on 9/24/17 at 3:47 am to DJ3K
Pels are not winning the Championship this year.
OKC was going to be better than NO this year. So it is not that another team become better.
OKC have George and Russ expiring. Melo with PO. They may have bigger tax bill than GSW...
Doubt that small market will pay so much
OKC was going to be better than NO this year. So it is not that another team become better.
OKC have George and Russ expiring. Melo with PO. They may have bigger tax bill than GSW...
Doubt that small market will pay so much
Posted on 9/24/17 at 8:24 am to pawel
It’s gonna be great watching Melo/Ryno type guys try to guard AD or Boogie. We really need to develop into a team that just bullies the other team instead of having AD and /or boogie sitting outside trying to pay like a ryno type. No team has enough tough rebounders to compete with us
Posted on 9/24/17 at 9:09 am to CheeseTiger251
One ball and two of top three (and three of top ~10) most frequent isolation players. Huge risk for OKC that both lowers the floor, but the West is now where you either take risks or you'll definately fail.
Posted on 9/24/17 at 11:32 am to DeionDeion
quote:
so the real question in hindsight is could the Pelican have put together something better than Kanter, McDermott, and a 2nd?
For example would Hill, Ajinca, Diallo, and a 2nd or 1st round pick be comparable?
Doubtful, but I wouldn't actually want them to. He would basically cement our status as all-star losers.
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