Rumor: Harden for Melo

[StrengthAndHonor]

Its Broussard so that's your source but interesting nonetheless

In a radio appearance, Chris Broussard reported that the Houston Rockets and New York Knicks could agree upon a sign-and-trade of Carmelo Anthony for James Harden.

The Rockets could then sign LeBron James with their cap space to create a Big 3 with Anthony and Dwight Howard.

James and Anthony have reported interest in playing together.

[spurraider21]

what is this reported cap space you are talking about?

[Spur-Addict]

what is this reported cap space you are talking about?

Seriously :lol

[Double-Up]

what is this reported cap space you are talking about?

It's called unloading Lin and Asik plus some other scrubs. Doubt it happens but you still gotta try when you have a chance to get the best player in the game.

[spurraider21]

It's called unloading Lin and Asik plus some other scrubs.
oh. i hadn't heard of that idea before. especially not all of last year

[Double-Up]

Their expiring contracts now.

[Spur-Addict]

:rollin Unloading Lin/Asik

[Bulaien999]

Asik is value, lin you would have to package a pick plus cash at the bare minimum

[Mel_13]

So all they have do is:

1. Make Lin's contract disappear.

2. Make Asik's contract disappear.

3. Get Melo to sign for less than the max. (on a team that pays Howard the max)

4. Get James to sign for less than the max. (on a team that pays Howard the max)

That's quite a parlay right there.

[Double-Up]

So all they have do is:

1. Make Lin's contract disappear.

2. Make Asik's contract disappear.

3. Get Melo to sign for less than the max. (on a team that pays Howard the max)

4. Get James to sign for less than the max. (on a team that pays Howard the max)

That's quite a parlay right there.

No one's saying that shit will happen. Every team is trying to what they can to land James and rightfully so.

[Double-Up]

Just look at who the fuck reported it? Chris Broussard? :rollin

[Mel_13]

It's the same thing every summer with the Rox, chasing their white whale. Meanwhile, they've won one playoff series in 17 years. Maybe it's time for a different approach.

[spurraider21]

So all they have do is:

1. Make Lin's contract disappear.

2. Make Asik's contract disappear.

3. Get Melo to sign for less than the max. (on a team that pays Howard the max)

4. Get James to sign for less than the max. (on a team that pays Howard the max)

That's quite a parlay right there.


It's the same thing every summer with the Rox, chasing their white whale. Meanwhile, they've won one playoff series in 17 years. Maybe it's time for a different approach.
:wow with no regard

[Double-Up]

It's the same thing every summer with the Rox, chasing their white whale. Meanwhile, they've won one playoff series in 17 years. Maybe it's time for a different approach.

Each year is progress, 2012 James Harden, 2013 Dwight Howard, 2014? Quit hatin...

[Mel_13]

Each year is progress, 2012 James Harden, 2013 Dwight Howard, 2014? Quit hatin...

Not hatin', just observin'. With bemusement.

[~O~]

Lets trade for an older chucker who doesn't play defense for our younger chucker who doesn't play defense.

[spurraider21]

Melo and LeBron would be devastating on the offensive end wherever they go. both are basically small-ball 4's who can hit the 3 but also abuse any smaller defender down low. the spurs for instance would have to put diaw on one and leonard on the other.

[baseline bum]

Each year is progress, 2012 James Harden, 2013 Dwight Howard, 2014? Quit hatin...

Maybe by 2015 y'all can fire McHale and then by 2016 move out of that humid shithole.

[Double-Up]

Maybe by 2015 y'all can fire McHale and then by 2016 move out of that humid shithole.

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[Fpoonsie]

Maybe by 2015 y'all can fire McHale and then by 2016 move out of that humid shithole.

:rollin

[The Gemini Method]

I'd laugh at the Rockets but I nary have the room to talk...

[Killakobe81]

Wouldnt stop me from laughing, but I do think in the short-term that is a "win" for Rox.

[Ron Swanson]

Maybe by 2015 y'all can fire McHale and then by 2016 move out of that humid shithole.

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[Kidd K]

Lets trade for an older chucker who doesn't play defense for our younger chucker who doesn't play defense.

60%+ TS% isn't chucking.

Harden is definitely not a chucker.

[IrisHockey]

:lol how does TS% determine whether a player is a chucker or not?

[Franklin]

this move would leave their backcourt weak as fuck, tbh.

[Seventyniner]

:lol how does TS% determine whether a player is a chucker or not?

The normal definition of a chucker is not just someone who shoots a lot, but who also takes too many low percentage shots. Harden might be too reliant on free throws (note the use of TS% and not eFG%) and is a horrible defender, but he doesn't fit that definition of chucker.

Iverson was the quintessential chucker while LeBron isn't despite taking a lot of shots.

[BatManu20]

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[tmtcsc]

Harden sucks. Nasty-ass, tree-bark gnawing, nappy beard having, hipster-looking, werewolf.

[Thread]

Harden sucks. Nasty-ass, tree-bark gnawing, nappy beard having, hipster-looking, werewolf.

But, they'd be better off with him than Anthony. I believe Harden would be open to having James mentor him. Same thing with Howard. Howard wouldn't let Kobe, but, he'd most likely permit James. And it's another reason why if I were Houston I'd hang on to Lin. He'd flourish under James. At first blush it's the most appetizing destination for James.

[Double-Up]

But, they'd be better off with him than Anthony. I believe Harden would be open to having James mentor him. Same thing with Howard. Howard wouldn't let Kobe, but, he'd most likely permit James. And it's another reason why if I were Houston I'd hang on to Lin. He'd flourish under James. At first blush it's the most appetizing destination for James.

Stop attempting basketball talk, we couldn't keep Lin if we landed James you pedophile fuck. :lol

[Thread]

Stop attempting basketball talk, we couldn't keep Lin if we landed James you pedophile fuck. :lol

Just talking some turkey, Dubs. Can't you take an afternoon off from being a piss pot?

[Double-Up]

Just talking some turkey, Dubs. Can't you take an afternoon off from being a piss pot?

If you can put raping kids behind you, sure, why not?

[Spurs9]

Tbh that would be a pretty beastly team with Howard/Melo/Bron, I don't know how it would mesh together but I want it to happen just to watch those games tbh :lol

[Thread]

Tbh that would be a pretty beastly team with Howard/Melo/Bron, I don't know how it would mesh together but I want it to happen just to watch those games tbh :lol

There is still time to turn Harden, even Howard if they hurry. It's much too late for Anthony.

[Xevious]

I'd rather have a trio of Harden, James, and Howard rather than Anthony if that were a financial possibility. It's a moot point anyway, Houston can try all they like, James ain't going west.

[dg7md]

Harden > Melo

At least Harden isn't a bitch to every team he plays for that always complains about everything.

[RsxPiimp]

:rollin Unloading Lin/Asik

damn niggas who's laughing now.

[Malik Hairston]

All these roster change attempts for a team that still has McHale at coach, eliminating any chance at a title:lol..

[Spur-Addict]

damn niggas who's laughing now.

I thought about this actually, still a ways to go but it certainly looks a lot better today than yesterday.

[spurraider21]

All these roster change attempts for a team that still has McHale at coach, eliminating any chance at a title:lol..
What a sobering post tbh :lol

[Thread]

All these roster change attempts for a team that still has McHale at coach, eliminating any chance at a title:lol..

What the fuck do you expect? McHale told Howard exactly what Dwight wouldn't let Kobe tell him. Howard don't know shit about what it takes to compete for an NBA Title. He still doesn't. He wouldn't listen to Kobe, and he only pretended to listen to McHale.

[Malik Hairston]

Howard was pretty great in the playoffs this year, he was one of the few Rockets that showed up to play, actually:lol..

[sook]

All these roster change attempts for a team that still has McHale at coach, eliminating any chance at a title:lol..
Don't tell Third Man or w.e his name is, :cry Morey is the greatest GM ever and assembled a contender :cry. Real fucking smart right? Build a good team, and let a shitty coach lead it to failure.

What the fuck do you expect? McHale told Howard exactly what Dwight wouldn't let Kobe tell him. Howard don't know shit about what it takes to compete for an NBA Title. He still doesn't. He wouldn't listen to Kobe, and he only pretended to listen to McHale.
Dwight showed up, Harden choked. :lol bringing Kobe into this.

[Killakobe81]

Howard was pretty great in the playoffs this year, he was one of the few Rockets that showed up to play, actually:lol..

Dwight had his best playoffs in at least 5 years.
i hate that guy bit the truth is he was the 2nd best player in that series after LMA in a series that included Harden, Parsons and Lillard who are supposed to be better offensive players.

[Bulaien999]

Asik is value, lin you would have to package a pick plus cash at the bare minimum

Halfway there already. Asik of course with the value goods

[Thread]

Dwight showed up, Harden choked. :lol bringing Kobe into this.

Yeah, once it was 0-2. Try that at 0-0, but, hurry the clock is running.

Oh, yeah, I'm bringin' Kobe into it every chance I get. You can count on that.

[DMC]

Dwight had his best playoffs in at least 5 years.
i hate that guy bit the truth is he was the 2nd best player in that series after LMA in a series that included Harden, Parsons and Lillard who are supposed to be better offensive players.

On that one shot... Lillard was the best player in the series.