22 Feb 2016 04:32:59
Idea from Daniel20
Lakers-Knicks-Cavs

Lakers get Love and Grant
Give: Russell, #2 pick, and Nick Young

Knicks get Russell, #2 pick, and Young
Give: Melo and Jerian Grant

Cavs get Melo
Give: Love.

1.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 11:06:23
If the Lakers can get another superstar then they should do this to pair Kevin love with that player. But if they can't bring another star in, then no.

2.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 16:27:45
I honestly don't believe the Cavs would trade Love for Anthony straight up. Would probably want something else as well just because Love is younger. Just know how Griffin works.

3.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 16:58:13
Carmelo is better, that's the compensation.

4.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 17:41:04
Melo doenst want to leave so he wouldn't be traded to anyone.

5.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 18:19:33
Melo has to say he's doesn't want to leave the Knicks LOL he knows damn well he isn't going to win a ring in New York, so if he had the opportunity to leave that garbage team and and team up with LBJ in Cleveland he would accept it in a heartbeat.

6.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 19:50:28
Hey Lakers0795, Melo doesn't hold the power in this. He can want to go all he wants, it doesn't mean the knicks would agree to this.

It seems pretty clear the knicks would trade melo only if they are able to get a SOLID player to build off of. I think the only realistc trade the knicks make for melo is in the offseason they trade melo straight up for Love or for Griffin. I know many don't agree, but I don't believe Jackson is looking for a long term rebuild, which it would be if the knicks did this.

7.) 22 Feb 2016
22 Feb 2016 22:07:13
@knicks, which option do you personally prefer, rebuild, or attempt around Zinger, Melo and through FA?

8.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 01:02:53
Ideally. I think I'd swap griffin and Melo simply for age. But as far as a rebuild or build off what they have. Absolutely prefer Melo. His style of game will keep him incredibly productive for at least 2-4 more years. Anyone who disagrees just simply doesn't watch him.

The Knicks major issue is and has been for a few years guard play. The Knicks are a legit coach and a pg away from contending. Their 3/ 4/ 5 is solid and should get even better with another year to develop for porzingis. Fix the guards and they are good.

9.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 07:38:41
Please tell me you mean contending for a playoff spot and not a championship LMFAO.

10.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 13:14:50
Nope. Championship. Lineup of Conley, afflalo, Melo, porzingis, Lopez. Pretty competitive. I'd take it. And quite honestly, your disagreement doesn't really matter much. Because remember, while the Knicks are floundering, the lakers literally have nothing but overhyped young core that had lost all trade value with the exception. Of maybe Russell. Good luck. Sore loser ;)

11.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 15:42:57
That's the joke of the week LOLOLOL. What makes you think Conley will leave Memphis to join your shifty team? Clarkson a is averaging 15 points and Randle a double double but they are overhyped? Okay. The most overhyped player is Porzingis with all dumbass Knicks fans saying he should win rookie of the year while towns is averaging 19 and 11. And why tf would you call me a sore loser? You guys haven't won a championship in 40 years remember? LMFAO.

12.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 16:08:25
That would be nice line up, very serious team in the East, even conference contender, but for true title contention I think they would need to upgrade also SG, not sure how long Afflalo can hold this tempo. But, in 2017 FA there are some interesting players, but also targeting Batum in this one might be interesting, along making strong offer for Teague, who'd do the trick along rest (even include 1st rounder, just once more, to put together a fine team)
Teague-Batum-Anthony-Zinger-Lopez

This might be NBA Finals team, as you said, with proper coaching.

13.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 16:52:13
The lakers have won 11 games. Clarkson is a rfa, as the starting pg guard for a team that has won 11 games for msot the season. 15 and 2 assists on the second worst team in the league, and likely to command 12-15 mill a year = overhyped. Someone needs to get stats.

Now Randle, oh man oh man. So the points, 11 pts a game. And his is scoring 42% from the field. Not horrific when you have a jump shot. Dude can't shoot from outside the paint, ergo, that efficiency is AWFUL.

As for the rebounds, he also is fortunate enough to play against one of, if not the, worst rebounding centers in the history of the game given his size. Again, someone needs to get rebounds because hibbert, who is 7'2 averages 5. Don't fool yourself, his points and rebounding is NOT quality when you look at the surrounding facts. And everyone in the league notices this.

But what you neglect to take notice of, which EVERYONE in the league and every fan of the sport realizes. Randle is one of the worst guarding PFs in the game. It is beyond awful. I've heard people say he can work on it and eventually be just below average. that's sad. Additionally, someone said he only needs to learn to dribble with both hands and create a workable jumpshot. Seriously?

Like I said, Randle and Clarkson are incredibly overhyped on their value.

The sore loser is that you picked russell instead of Okafor, Porzingis, Turner, Booker, and a plethora of other prospects that have shown more promise thus far. Players that haven't been benched and finally given a chance to start again because the team is so horrific. Knicks fans aren't saying he should win ROTY. They are saying he's a franchise player. Which he is. Knicks fans are excited about the improvement, which they had. And knicks fans are excited about the prospects of the future, as opposed to holding onto the days of the past, like you are doing. I far rather be talking about how we are building towards a contender than sitting with a HORRIFIC roster, and reminiscing about the glory days.

Realeast, I FULLY agree with you. I think that lineup is a sure fire contender. The only question is working out the financials and the trades. If somehow the knicks pull that off, which isn't outside the rhelm of possibility, outside lakers0795, most would agree that's a legit contender.

14.) 23 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 18:56:56
Yes we've won 11 games but at least our losses will give us another top young prospect in Ingram or even Simmons, while all the losses you guys are piling up are just making you guys even less attractive to free agents. You say Clarkson is only averaging 2 assist, but you don't realize that our horrible coach has an offense centered around Kobe taking 20-25 shots per game and just uses Russell and Clarkson for catch and shoot.

Randle is a beast and anybody who disagrees doesn't know basketball. He is shooting "just" 42% from the field, but he's raw and will improve his jump shot and finishing ability especially with his right hand. You say his rebounding is luck? That's just stupid. He fights off opposing big man for offensive and defensive boards. We can agree on one thing though, his defense is atrocious and I don't see it getting any better, but at the same time all the blame can't go to him when Hibbert can defend a pick and roll what so ever and Kobe just decides not to play any defense and let's opponents get to the rim.

It's hasn't even been a year, and I still feel like Russell can be the best (or second best cause towns is a monster) player in his draft. As i stated earlier he's used as a catch and shoot player so he can't show his true potential, YET. You say we aren't building for the future but we have 3, possibly 4 young studs and a ton of cap room, while you have Porzigis and a declining Camelo with bad knees making max money. And not once did you see me mention anything about our glory days lol all I did was mention your championship drought LMFAO.

15.) 24 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 23:18:56
Hahahh clarkson isn't bad. It's the coach! Randle is a beast! He's shooting. 42% from the paint! And can learn to shoot and dribble in a few years. And Russell is possibly the best in the draft? You fee he can be the best?

I don't need to comment more on this. I will let that statement show your homer bias. Russell. Can be the best. Better than towns. If not better than towns then better than everyone else. Jeeze man. You need to learn to evaluate talent and a team. That's just absurd.

16.) 24 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 23:21:46
Wait I missed that. 4 young studs? You lost all but 11 games man. Your young studs are considered absolute disappointments by all analysts, even your coach. Absolutely NO ONE considers Russell top two or 3 of this draft. And you say potentially the best. Man, his days at Ohio state are over. Move forward. With all of them.

17.) 24 Feb 2016
23 Feb 2016 23:26:54
I can't get over this. You mock Knicks fans for loving porzingis. Who by all accounts is the second best rookie. You mock the Knicks drought which is implicitly toting your history. But then in the next breath go I'm living on the future. And Russell is the best rookie. This is AMAZING. Did you read that before you wrote it? Ok. And Melo is in contention for mvp lol. This made my night. Thanks for the laugh.

18.) 24 Feb 2016
24 Feb 2016 00:26:15
Most Knicks fans I see want Melo gone. "All he cares about is money and not helping the team" is what I've read from Knicks fans. They even admit he won't lead a team to a championship let alone past the second round.

Also, if you happened to watch any of the laker games, Scott has clarkson or Russell handle the ball and then pass to Kobe and go to the corner. Like literally it's a horrible offense. Towns is a monster, beast, stud, whatever you want to call him, but I still feel like Russell will easily be top 5 maybe top 3 when he retires from this draft class. Towns right now looks like the legit top player easily.

I just don't see Conley-affalfo-Melo-porzingas-Lopez competeting for a championship. Are they better than love lebron and kyrie? Better than the raptors? I don't have faith in Melo like I used too. I don't see Conley joining regardless, I see him staying in Memphis.

19.) 24 Feb 2016
24 Feb 2016 13:05:51
I still believe that Russel can become a very good starter in league, but doesn't look like franchise cornerstone, and at this point I am afraid, that Porzingis, looking like a legit franchise player, is more valuable than all four lakers "studs" (russel, clakson, randle and nance; you've got only one likely long term starter, maybe also clarkson if he improves defense considerably other are looking more like good bench players) together. At least I'd rather have him, than four of those.
Btw, being bad at defense is not like being a bad passer, or shooter, it is basically half of the game.
Regarding Knicks chances, I think they could play those team, and that's giant step forward, not sure they are better than Cavs, but would put up a fight. And who knows next year than.

20.) 24 Feb 2016
24 Feb 2016 13:14:50
Theking. Does Teague batum Melo porzingis Lopez seem more legit?

21.) 24 Feb 2016
24 Feb 2016 14:46:52
If you have Conley batum Melo porzingas and Lopez, (not sure about the salary cap if you can fit Conley and batum) that would be legit.