The Regime Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Since I’m guessing the Denver Nuggets won’t take my advice and keep Carmelo Anthony this season, and the list of rumored destinations for ‘Melo grows by the week, it’s time to explore what the Nuggets can do trade-wise to get something close to equal value in return for the man who’s been their franchise centerpiece for the last seven years. Although I still believe ‘Melo ultimately ends up in New York, recent rumors have gained momentum that he has the Houston Rockets at or near the top of his wish list of teams with which he’d sign a long-term extension following a trade. How exactly would ‘Melo end up in Houston, though? I tinkered around with some possible trades, and this one works out best for both sides on the court and with the salary cap: Houston gets: Carmelo Anthony, J.R. SmithDenver gets: Kevin Martin, Shane Battier, Jared Jeffries Actually, a ‘Melo-for-Martin and Battier deal would have worked, but if I’m the Nuggets and I know teams want ‘Melo, I’m making them take the problematic J.R. Smith back in the deal. Denver now rolls out a lineup of Chauncey Billups, Kevin Martin, Battier, Kenyon Martin and Nene, with Arron Afflalo, Birdman and Ty Lawson off the bench. That’s a playoff team. K-Mart2 replaces all but a couple of buckets of Carmelo’s scoring, Battier makes the team stronger defensively, and the two of them make Denver a smarter team automatically. Billups and Battier’s mature leadership would even out the hotheads like K-Mart1 and Birdman. For at least one season, before Battier, K-Mart1 and Afflalo become free agents in 2011, the Nuggets are a strong team in the West. As for the Rockets, they become a legit championship contender if Yao Ming can stay healthy (of course). If you take the best offensive center in the game, who also gets you 9-10 rebounds a night and blocks a couple of shots, and surround him with ‘Melo (arguably the best scorer in the League), Aaron Brooks at point guard, Courtney Lee and J.R. splitting time at the two, and Luis Scola at power forward, that’s a team with elite talent. Could that version of the Rockets knock off the two-time defending champion Lakers? http://dimemag.com/2010/08/nba-trade-pitch-carmelo-anthony-to-houston-for-kevin-martin/#more-53739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 28, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Overrating Kevin Martin a little, aren't we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 If this happened, it would prove that Morey is God. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htownborn Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I would love this trade if it were to happen, however I don't think the deal will go down that way. The Nuggets have already said their looking for young players and picks. The Rockets still can get Melo being that they have the Knicks picks and young talented players like Budinger, Hill, Patterson, Lowry, and Taylor, a vet in Kevin Martin and expiring contracts in Shane Battier and Jared Jeffries. But I think asking for Melo and Smith for just Martin, Battier, and Jeffreis would be a little too much, unless the Nuggets are looking at the expiring contracts. And the Rockets will definitley have too throw in those picks and maybe a player like a Budinger or Hill. If we are to get both Melo and Smith I defintley think we can give the Lakers problems maybe in the long run even beat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I really can't see why the Nuggets would do this trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I really can't see why the Nuggets would do this trade. Do you know who Daryl Morey is? He is God himself in a person. PG-BrooksSG-Courtney LeeSF-MeloPF-ScolaC-Yao Do it Morey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 28, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Do you know who Daryl Morey is? He is God himself in a person. PG-BrooksSG-Courtney LeeSF-MeloPF-ScolaC-Yao Do it Morey!Nasty roster. They take LA to seven. Can't say they'd come out on top, though, but they would be in the Finals once Bryant starts truly declining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtics3420 Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 If Denver trades Melo, they'll more than likely go for a rebuild, so i dont see why they'd wanna do this deal. New Jersey or even the Clippers are a more likely scenario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 (edited) Kevin martin and Shane for Melo and JR. Jeffries sucks. SO BAD TRADE Edited August 28, 2010 by #1hustler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted August 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Well Courtney Lee had basically zero success guarding Kobe in the finals a couple years back, that's why losing Shane Battier will hurt them. If he remains on their roster atleast he and Lee could split the duties, but I'm guessing there is no other way the trade would go down without Battier. But the main thing is getting Melo, pair him with a healthy Yao and that's one dangerous team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Terrible trade for the Nuggets. Martin is a great player to have but I'm sure they would rather have the Knicks picks and our youngins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YugoRocketsFan Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Well Courtney Lee had basically zero success guarding Kobe in the finals a couple years back, that's why losing Shane Battier will hurt them. If he remains on their roster atleast he and Lee could split the duties, but I'm guessing there is no other way the trade would go down without Battier. But the main thing is getting Melo, pair him with a healthy Yao and that's one dangerous team. Zero success? He actually did a pretty good job on Kobe IIRC. And plus who cares? Its Kobe. That is just one player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Kevin Martin for Melo? NO FILLERS!?!?!? what the hell? I agree with you Real Deal, TOTALLY overrating Kevin Martin. Dude what are you talking? Houston gets: Carmelo Anthony, J.R. SmithDenver gets: Kevin Martin, Shane Battier, Jared Jeffries That is the possible trade right now. Get it done Morey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multi-Billionaire Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 To put it in perspective, I'd rather take Danilo Gallinari than Kevin Martin. If Denver does this, I'd request a trade to another's team fanbase. In short, 0 chance Rockets get him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 Dude what are you talking? Houston gets: Carmelo Anthony, J.R. SmithDenver gets: Kevin Martin, Shane Battier, Jared Jeffries That is the possible trade right now. Get it done Morey!I do think Rockets should add 1 more filler because Melo is a top 5 player in the league. Denver will still be a good team in my opinion with Martin, Shane and Jeffries but not as better as they are right now with Melo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted August 28, 2010 Report Share Posted August 28, 2010 I do think Rockets should add 1 more filler because Melo is a top 5 player in the league. Denver will still be a good team in my opinion with Martin, Shane and Jeffries but not as better as they are right now with Melo. They are not looking to be a better team right now, they are looking to rebuild around the right pieces the only reason that Battier anf Jefferies are involved in this is because the are huge expirings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland's Finest Posted August 29, 2010 Report Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) Terrible deal. If I'm Denver and I'm trading a marquee name, I want one of two things, a star in return or at least an above average star with a few other young pieces. Kevin Martin hasn't even been an all-star yet. Another option is getting pieces to rebuild, be it young players with potential, picks, or cap relief. If this deal would be made, Battier and Jeffries would be gone by the end of next year probably, and those two aren't exactly what you want for a guy like Melo. They need much more. If Melo keeps being a baby and gets his way and is traded, the Nuggets should trade Chauncey to a team like Atlanta who would do anything for him, and then trade JR, Kenyon, and Nene. Nene said he'll retire in like three years? So why keep him there if he won't be there when you plan on being good again. Build on a backcourt of Lawson and Afflalo, and start Birdman at Center. Use what you get for the other guys to fill in and get a top pick. Trade Harrington and Birdman during the deadline. Odd how the Cavs, Nuggets, and Pistons could get the first three picks 7 years later. Edited August 29, 2010 by The New Beginning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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