Knicks trying to acquire OJ Mayo to send to Denver in Melo Trade..

[QUOTE=niko]Could we make a trade that gets us JR Smith too? I really feel like he'd fit in well here, D'Antoni would be all father figurish and he'd be allowed to shoot all he wanted, i think he'd be in heaven.

BTW, someone told me the Knicks hire bodyguards to follow around their young players and make sure they don't get in trouble. That strikes me as very smart.[/QUOTE]

we already have fields and billy walker at SG, we dont need JR here. but if that's what it takes to get melo, then yeah

[QUOTE=niko]Please, like Kim will still be there. Who is Candace Parker? I love Sharapova btw. It makes me want to punch Vujacic even harder.[/QUOTE]
Kris wasn't part of last week's rumored deal.. or are you saying she's gonna dump him?

And Candace Parker is a rather attractive WNBA players (yes there are some) married to Sheldon Williams (yes, that guy)

[QUOTE=ChuckOakley]Kris wasn't part of last week's rumored deal.. or are you saying she's gonna dump him?

And Candace Parker is a rather attractive WNBA players (yes there are some) married to Sheldon Williams (yes, that guy)[/QUOTE]

I'd assume Kim will dump him and move on, yes. It seems logical. She must be between shows because Hump is not exactly a draw.

[QUOTE=niko]I'd assume Kim will dump him and move on, yes. It seems logical. She must be between shows because Hump is not exactly a draw.[/QUOTE]
You must not know da Hump!

Broussard says Denver does not want Mayo, there by disproving the "story" he started.

How about Knicks Trying to aquire both Marc Gasol and Carmelo in the trade? Would this scenario work?
(tried it out on trade machine, salaries work out fine. Knicks +2 wins, grizzlies -2 wins, nuggets even)

Knicks Receive:
Carmello Anthony
Al Harrington
Marc Gasol

Grizzlies Receive:
Tony Douglas
Danillo Gallinari
Timofey Mozgov
2nd round Pick from Knicks (2011)
1st round Pick from Knicks (2014)

Nuggets Receive:
OJ Mayo
Wilson Chandler
Eddy Curry
1st round Pick from Knicks (2011 - from Twolves for Randolph)


Here's why I like it.

Knicks- get Melo and a Defensive Center. With a new CBA theres no guarantee they can accomplish both of these things. Then they can extend Felton under current CBA so they have him past 2011.

Memphis - Gets rid of OJ Mayo's headache. Marc Gasol is RFA and will probably leave Memphis anyway, unless Memphis matches a ridiculous offer. They receive Backup point / sg in tony douglas. A young athletic center to develop (look what they did with marc gasol when he came from LA), and a sharp shooting wing player who has the size to be a dominant player. Plus two draft picks.

Denver - Save a ton of money by getting rid of Harrington. Have a young player in OJ may who may be a star. Have the ability to resign chandler. Get a lottery pick this season from the minnesota-knicks deal.

Thoughts?

[QUOTE=niko]

BTW, someone told me the Knicks hire bodyguards to follow around their young players and make sure they don't get in trouble. That strikes me as very smart.[/QUOTE]


i think quite a few pro teams do that for their problem players. i remember the Cowboys did it for that problematic cornerback, i can't remember his name, but he ended up getting into a fight with the bodyguard they hired when he was wasted :oldlol:

[QUOTE=da dream]How about Knicks Trying to aquire both Marc Gasol and Carmelo in the trade? Would this scenario work?
(tried it out on trade machine, salaries work out fine. Knicks +2 wins, grizzlies -2 wins, nuggets even)

Knicks Receive:
Carmello Anthony
Al Harrington
Marc Gasol

Grizzlies Receive:
Tony Douglas
Danillo Gallinari
Timofey Mozgov
2nd round Pick from Knicks (2011)
1st round Pick from Knicks (2014)

Nuggets Receive:
OJ Mayo
Wilson Chandler
Eddy Curry
1st round Pick from Knicks (2011 - from Twolves for Randolph)


Here's why I like it.

Knicks- get Melo and a Defensive Center. With a new CBA theres no guarantee they can accomplish both of these things. Then they can extend Felton under current CBA so they have him past 2011.

Memphis - Gets rid of OJ Mayo's headache. Marc Gasol is RFA and will probably leave Memphis anyway, unless Memphis matches a ridiculous offer. They receive Backup point / sg in tony douglas. A young athletic center to develop (look what they did with marc gasol when he came from LA), and a sharp shooting wing player who has the size to be a dominant player. Plus two draft picks.

Denver - Save a ton of money by getting rid of Harrington. Have a young player in OJ may who may be a star. Have the ability to resign chandler. Get a lottery pick this season from the minnesota-knicks deal.

Thoughts?[/QUOTE]


i didn't know Gasol was a FA but i can see them matching whatever offers to keep him. I just can't see why Memphis would fold out right now though more than try and trade OJ more than anyone for a piece to make them competitive with the rest of their cast.

I know he's a really good player and all, top 10ish, but this whole thing may be making Melo the most overrated player in the league.

[URL="http://twitter.com/#%21/Chris_Broussard/status/25954959665143809"]http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/25954959665143809[/URL]

[QUOTE]DEN has no interest in OJ Mayo, source says, so NYK has to go back to the drawing board.[/QUOTE]

Go to hell Broussard with your throwing shit against the wall until something sticks. I'd listen to Peter Vescey before Broussard at this point.

[QUOTE=InspiredLebowski][URL="http://twitter.com/#%21/Chris_Broussard/status/25954959665143809"]http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/25954959665143809[/URL]



Go to hell Broussard with your throwing shit against the wall until something sticks. I'd listen to Peter Vescey before Broussard at this point.[/QUOTE]

i think this situation has reached ISH NEEDS TO START A RUMOR SO ESPN REPORTS IT stage.

[quote=niko]i think this situation has reached ISH NEEDS TO START A RUMOR SO ESPN REPORTS IT stage.[/quote]I'll retweet and send it to Broussard. Someone set up an official looking Twitter.

[url]http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-anthonytrade011011[/url]

[B]Nuggets threaten to trade

welcome to 3 days ago

The Knicks will have to give up Chandler and most likely Fields and a #1 pick. This deal would make more sense than the crazy deal the Nets are concocting. Chandler would fill in Melo's spot as a starter. Fields is an exceptional rookie who looks like he'll get better and better every new season. And a #1 pick to entice the deal. The Nuggets may claim whatever they would like to the public. But they are in definite talks with the Knicks and they know that the NYK can make a good package for Melo.

[url]http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/14/about-that-o-j-mayoknicks-rumor-denver-reportedly-isn%E2%80%99t-interested/[/url]

[B]About that O.J. Mayo/Knicks rumor, Denver reportedly isn

[QUOTE=MightyWhitey][url]http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/14/about-that-o-j-mayoknicks-rumor-denver-reportedly-isn%E2%80%99t-interested/[/url]

[B]About that O.J. Mayo/Knicks rumor, Denver reportedly isn’t interested[/B]

This really should have been expected.

The Knicks are scrounging around trying to insert themselves back into the Carmelo Anthony trade talks. They started talking with the Memphis Grizzlies to come up with a trade package that might include O.J. Mayo.

And the Nets said “no thanks, not interested”, according to a tweet from Chris Broussard of ESPN. That would fit with the ongoing pattern of the Nuggets wanting nothing to do with dealing with New York. Broussard also said Mayo didn’t really like the idea of going to Denver — but he would love to be a Knick.

Knicks fans, let’s be honest. There is only one way ‘Melo is coming to the Knicks — he tells the Nets, Nuggets and his agents that New York is the only place he will go, and if a trade isn’t worked out he’ll do it via free agency.

That means he meets with Jay-Z and Mikhail Prokhorov and tells them no to their face. That means he tells his agents — who desperately want him to sign the extension so he doesn’t potentially leave tens of millions on the table under whatever the new Collective Bargaining Agreement will look like — that it is only the Knicks and to stop messing around with other scenarios. It is him telling all the teams that have spent weeks and countless hours putting together the Nets three-team trade he is not playing along.

Does that seem likely to you?[/QUOTE]


its very possible IF Melo never indicatted or hinted he'd go to NJ in the first place. which some of the reports were saying. ITs REAL stupid on the part of the Nuggets more than anyone taking trade talks that far without Melo's approval and hard to believe but who knows whats true and isn't at this point considering so many reports on this.

There are less reasons why he'd go to NJ though, compared to NY. JayZ, Denver/agent wanting him to, they're moving to Brooklyn, and maybe wishful thinking of getting Chris Paul...and then the cons of playing for Avery on a horrible team(probably even with Rip and Chauncy) going nowhere anytime soon.

vs

the Knicks who are going to compete this year with a good roster, another legit superstar that is a big, NY playing in MSG, and immediate gratification without another year or years of waiting.

IMO he'd be stupid to go to NJ all things considered. There are too many variables that can end up being a awful situation he's locked into.

Not to mention players prefer D Antoni's style of offense over a conservative, more defensive focused one like Avery coaches. And then theres being coached by Avery...

Just make the ****ing trade,I can't wait and hear hundreds of speculations every day.

What's best for Melo ? Going to NY
Where will he go ? No idea

[QUOTE=niko]I'd assume Kim will dump him and move on, yes. It seems logical. She must be between shows because Hump is not exactly a draw.[/QUOTE]
How dare you say that!
[url]http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20457259,00.html[/url]

[QUOTE]
Kim Kardashian enjoyed her adventures as a single woman while filming Kourtney & Kim Take New York

[QUOTE=ChuckOakley]How dare you say that!
[url]http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20457259,00.html[/url][/QUOTE]

i work there. since you quoted people i 100% now know you are right and apoligize for slighting the big hump.

[QUOTE=niko]i work there. since you quoted people i 100% now know you are right and apoligize for slighting the big hump.[/QUOTE]
You work for People?

even if they can't get Melo they should still get Mayo

[QUOTE=Ikill]even if they can't get Melo they should still get Mayo[/QUOTE]

It's tough to decide.

Mayo has potential to be a great player but it's a big gamble.
He could explode and become an all-star player (maybe even more) or he could play crappy without helping us like we would expect.

Fields is playing good now,I'm very satisfied with him.
I think our priority is to sing a defensive/rebounding center.

[QUOTE=Clutch]Just make the ****ing trade,I can't wait and hear hundreds of speculations every day.

What's best for Melo ? Going to NY
Where will he go ? No idea[/QUOTE]

going to ny is best for melo? Clearly.

Why do I keep getting negged from this thread... seriously, if you don't agree with me that's okay, but you don't neg someone cuz you disagree (and you could at least put your name in the comment)....

[QUOTE=MeLO MvP 15]Why do I keep getting negged from this thread... seriously, if you don't agree with me that's okay, but you don't neg someone cuz you disagree (and you could at least put your name in the comment)....[/QUOTE]

i bet (going out on a limb here) its knick fans!

[QUOTE=Clutch]It's tough to decide.

Mayo has potential to be a great player but it's a big gamble.
He could explode and become an all-star player (maybe even more) or he could play crappy without helping us like we would expect.

Fields is playing good now,I'm very satisfied with him.
I think our priority is to sing a defensive/rebounding center.[/QUOTE]


OMG The OJ Mayo hope still continues :lol :lol

@ Best dude is Jason Terry

[QUOTE=Clutch]It's tough to decide.

Mayo has potential to be a great player but it's a big gamble.
He could explode and become an all-star player (maybe even more) or he could play crappy without helping us like we would expect.

Fields is playing good now,I'm very satisfied with him.
I think our priority is to sing a defensive/rebounding center.[/QUOTE]


I have always believe the best route for the Knicks is try to acquire the 3 headed monster which reports said they were trying to do last trade rumor, but the Knicks were beating he bottom feeder teams on a little winning streak so they didn't want to mess it up. I firmly believe that wherever Mayo goes, Hasheem Thabeet will be the tag along.

Right now Knicks are 22-17 in 6th place in the East. Don't see them dropping any further than 6th. They will probably face Chicago or Orlando first round. With a strong possibility of advancing to the 2nd round.

I'll take my chances with a 3 headed monster OJ Mayo/Carmelo Anthony/Amare Stoudamire while having Felton as the PG, and keeping Fields. Fields although 6'7 is really long could probably play him at the 3 for a lot of the time and Melo at the 4, since they like to get up and down anyway.


PG: Raymond Felton
SG: OJ Mayo
SF: Carmelo Anthony
PF: Amare Stoudamire
C: Hasheem Thabeet

Bench
Landry Fields

I like the sound of this squad, maybe it can become reality soon.

[QUOTE=lilojmayo]I have always believe the best route for the Knicks is try to acquire the 3 headed monster which reports said they were trying to do last trade rumor, but the Knicks were beating he bottom feeder teams on a little winning streak so they didn't want to mess it up. I firmly believe that wherever Mayo goes, Hasheem Thabeet will be the tag along.

Right now Knicks are 22-17 in 6th place in the East. Don't see them dropping any further than 6th. They will probably face Chicago or Orlando first round. With a strong possibility of advancing to the 2nd round.

I'll take my chances with a 3 headed monster OJ Mayo/Carmelo Anthony/Amare Stoudamire while having Felton as the PG, and keeping Fields. Fields although 6'7 is really long could probably play him at the 3 for a lot of the time and Melo at the 4, since they like to get up and down anyway.


PG: Raymond Felton
SG: OJ Mayo
SF: Carmelo Anthony
PF: Amare Stoudamire
C: Hasheem Thabeet

Bench
Landry Fields

I like the sound of this squad, maybe it can become reality soon.[/QUOTE]
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