Comments on: Knicks may get ‘Melo, but don’t expect it via free agency http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/ Basketball - NBC Sports Thu, 23 May 2013 14:11:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: zackd2 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-32096 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:34:31 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=14502#comment-32096 “Melo may not be giving up up “$10 million” because contracts signed under the old CBA are not going to be immune from being adjusted to fit the new rules”

Ha, I’d like to see the owners try that.

]]> By: ufojoe1 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-32094 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:25:31 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=14502#comment-32094 Randolph will not be difficult to move.

The Knicks will have enough money to sign Melo to an extension if it comes down to that.

Melo may not be giving up up “$10 million” because contracts signed under the old CBA are not going to be immune from being
adjusted to fit the new rules. So this claim that Melo would be giving up money if he waited is based on speculation. It all depends on the new CBA. As far as I know, Melo’s contract is not grandfathered in so he’ll be affected whether he signs before or after the new CBA.

]]> By: zackd2 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-32092 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:56:59 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=14502#comment-32092 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/13/knicks-have-deal-to-move-anthony-randolph-for-first-round-pick/

7 days ago Randolph was “still a lot of potential there”, but now it’s not going to be easy to move him?

]]> By: ajbarrell http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-32090 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:32:34 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=14502#comment-32090 They may struggle to get a 1st for him but if they decide to plain salary dump. Tons of team will lineup and offer a 2nd for him. Wiz, twolves are two examples probably. The guys talented worth a flyer to see if they can figure him out.

]]> By: Kurt Helin http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-32084 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:46:03 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=14502#comment-32084 Randolph is not going to be that easy to trade. In the same way the Nuggets lost leverage, the Knicks have lost leverage in that deal. The Pacers are out for sure (already 15 on the books) and other teams are not going to help the Knicks out here. It’s not that simple for Walsh.

]]> By: bt5151 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/01/20/knicks-may-get-%e2%80%98melo-but-don%e2%80%99t-expect-it-via-free-agency/comment-page-1/#comment-32082 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 20:12:00 +0000 http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=14502#comment-32082 Incorrect. Timofey Mozgov’s contract is not guaranteed. Therefore, the Knicks have $42.5 million (after set charges) and would have $15.5 million for Carmelo. Since they have essentially already announced Randolph will be traded for a pick (not 2011 and thus not affecting 2011 cap holds), that leaves around $17-18 million for Carmelo. Mr. Lowe incorrect statement regarding, and inclusion of, Mozgov’s contract is misleading.

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