magicbalala245 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) The Denver Nuggets have had preliminary discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers on a Carmelo Anthony trade, league sources told ESPN The Magazine's Chris Broussard on Tuesday. The Lakers' package would be built around center Andrew Bynum. Denver has no interest in Ron Artest and isn't particularly interested in Lamar Odom either, sources said. Please land Carmelo Edited February 9, 2011 by magicbalala245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I'll pass. Compromising our frontcourt size and length (a position we are already thin at) isn't worth a Melo rental. There is no way we'll threepeat without Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Of course, Anthony, who can opt out of his contract after this season, would likely have to agree to sign a three-year, $65 million extension with the Lakers for them to part with Bynum. Okay so it's not going to be a rental, but I'm still very hesistant about the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hilarious. Wilson Chandler>Andrew Bynum all things considered. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 This new Denver GM is doing his best to lose his job very early in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Do it Mitch, etc. I'll never stop sucking your [expletive] if it happens 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobe24 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Personally if this happens, it would be awesome to have Heat get past the Celtics to have a Kobe vs Wade, Lebron vs Melo, and Gasol vs Bosh + Odom finals matchup. If not, then idc if Boston beats them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I don't know why Denver wouldn't take Odom/Artest if they are being included... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Great if he signs an extention terrible if he doesn't. Also what happened to building around Bynum after Kobe retires? Lol Kobe, Melo, Gasoft > LeBron, Wade, Bosh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I just don't see the point of this for either team. LA is better suited to keep Bynum because his presence against Boston and Miami would be huge as opposed to another scorer who's gonna take shots away from Kobe. I don't think its a good fit for LA. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 A report from ESPN on Tuesday indicated that the Lakers and Nuggets were holding preliminary discussions about a trade involving Carmelo Anthony and Andrew Bynum. "What's out there is inaccurate," said a Lakers representative familiar with the negotiations. Denver is also in discussions with the Knicks, the team Anthony is reportedly set on playing for by the 11-12 season. That took long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Kobe, Melo, Gasoft > LeBron, Wade, Bosh I disagree with this quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) That took long. If you know LA history they don't like to deal through media of course they gonna shoot it down. Just like no heard about Artest for either Jackson or Wallace till today and those discussion were held last week. Just like the Pau trade no media report new about till it happen. If Melo comes to LA I'd be shocked myself but I hope it does. And Bynum is the most attractive piece that is connected to Denver. Wilson Chandler & Brewer potential is not that high as Bynum. Even though injury riddled Bynum could be a potential as most analyst on ESPN agree with. Cause how many legitimate centers are there in the league that have legitimate post game in the post. Edited February 8, 2011 by magicbalala245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 The Nuggets like Bynum's immense upside and believe that, at 23 years old, he can overcome his health issues. But they understand it would be a risk, and are not entirely certain they would trade for him, one source said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I disagree with this quite a bit. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfish Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I think this is gonna go down any minute http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4k6vs2d 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRV Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Horrible trade. If you guys thought Lebron was too cocky to share with Wade and the other way around, just imagine how selfish Kobe and Melo will be with the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I don't know why Denver wouldn't take Odom/Artest if they are being included...because there's such a thing as a salary cap. it would be utterly stupid for Denver to take back the contract of Artest when they could use that money on a younger, better player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 There's two sides to this deal if you're the Lakers. For one, they're a team that just won back to back titles, do you really want to break up that core and change the chemistry of the team? Is it really necessary to go into panic mode because your not winning games in the meaningless regular season? I repped Flash's post earlier, but it just hit me, size doesn't really matter as much as it used to. There are many stretches throughout the game where Boston's only defense is fouling, it happened a ton in game 7 last year, and it happened when they last met this season (Shaq had 5 fouls in 15 mins..). The league isn't what it used to be, defense is now more predicated on the team itself with a zone, and Boston is one of the worst teams when it comes to points in the paint since they're all jumpshooters for the most part. In a seven game series, a frontcourt of Gasol, Odom, and Melo would be more than enough. As for Denver, it's a very risky move considering what they're leaving on the table in New Jersey and New York. Bynum's health is always a question mark, and one can make the argument that Favors or Chandler are much better pieces to build around. Not to mention keeping Melo in the Western Conference would only be a bad thing for them. I don't see this happening, but it's a deal worth thinking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) I still dont see how you Laker fans are high on Bynum? I knew that dude was a fraud ever since the start. And then you guys would say look he just went 24 and 12 for five games HE GOT UPSIDEZZ. Then he gets hurt for 3433 games. Great trade for the Lakers if it happens. Edited February 8, 2011 by .50. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AboveLegit Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Sources tell me "nothing's dead" between LA-Den trade talks. Def true though that Jim Buss loves Bynum and views Jim as his project.http://twitter.com/#!/Chris_Broussard/status/35038241396621312 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not to mention Melo has to adjust to being the second guy in that triangle offense. I just don't think he and Kobe fit very well together I have to be honest. Neither of those 2 are the type of playmaker that Wade or LBJ is nor are they as unselfish. That's just my 2 cents though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) I can't believe we are still talking about upside for a guy in his 6th NBA season now, especially since he has no knees. Also talking about Bynum's presence or whatever, Bynum missed their first finals appearance, and averaged less than 25 minutes during their last 2 playoff runs. They can survive without him, especially with the emergence of Lamar Odom. To suggest the Lakers NOT do this deal is one of the most absurd things I have ever heard. Edited February 8, 2011 by Check my Stats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsguy9695 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I would hate to see Carmelo land in Los Angeles with the Lakers. I hope it falls thru and he lands with the knicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Truth Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) I still dont see how you Laker fans are high on Bynum? I knew that dude was a fraud ever since the start. And then you guys would say look he just went 24 and 12 for five games HE GOT UPSIDEZZ. Then he gets hurt for 3433 games. Great trade for the Lakers if it happens.he definitely hasn't lived up to the hype, but he's still a threat on the court whether he's scoring or not. his sheer size helps the Lakers immensely. imagine if Gasol had to guard Dwight in the finals a couple years ago. imagine if Odom had to guard Garnett last year. the Lakers still probably would have won those series lol, but Bynum made things easier. in fact, it was the series in which they didn't have Bynum when they lost to Boston in the finals a few years ago. he's still giving the Lakers close to eight rebounds and two blocks a game. he's also a good interior defender who usually keeps the elite big men within their means. they'll need him to start scoring more eventually, but I think a lot of people forget he's still in his early 20's. he's got a lot of years left and I don't think he's even reached his prime yet. with all that said, I'd still trade Bynum for Melo, but I think the Lakers have a pretty good shot at the ring even without Melo this year. Not to mention Melo has to adjust to being the second guy in that triangle offense. I just don't think he and Kobe fit very well together I have to be honest. Neither of those 2 are the type of playmaker that Wade or LBJ is nor are they as unselfish. That's just my 2 cents though.it would be interesting to see how they coexist. they'd both want the ball in big situations and they'd both want to take the final shots. I'm sure Kobe would get those shots and Melo would probably get pissed after awhile. I personally think New York is a much better opportunity for Carmelo. he goes back to his home state, becomes the number one option, and he'd have some good teammates out there. if he wants to be 'the man,' LA definitely isn't the place for him. Edited February 8, 2011 by HOV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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