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    Is Carmelo really thinking about the Lakers, or is he just trying to get more money out of Chicago?

    I can't imagine him actually coming to the Lakers. The thought of Carmelo and Kobe coexisting together just doesn't seem like a good fit. Yeah, they're friends, but they're also ball hogs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Giant View Post
    Is Carmelo really thinking about the Lakers, or is he just trying to get more money out of Chicago?

    I can't imagine him actually coming to the Lakers. The thought of Carmelo and Kobe coexisting together just doesn't seem like a good fit. Yeah, they're friends, but they're also ball hogs.
    At this point, I think it's NY with a small shot of him going to LA. Chicago doesn't have the money.

    The Lakers deal is a bit less but looks like they come the closest to matching the Knicks deal with a better shot of winning.

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    I'm not even sure the Lakers have a better chance of winning. They probably do this season, but there is no way they are contending for a title.

    New York will have much more flexibility after next off-season when Amare's ridiculous contract comes off the books. I think the Knicks are the better bet long-term, and they can pay the guy more.

    I just don't know why he would be flirting with the Lakers since New York is offering him the max anyway.

    If he's just using the Lakers as a smokescreen, it's to get more money out of Chicago.

    Hopefully he'll surprise us all and retire.

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    Even with Melo the Lakers probably won't even make the playoffs next season, the Western conference is just too stacked. Much better chance of sneaking into the playoffs with the Knicks in the awful East.

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    Spoon good point the Lakers are nobody even with Carmelo

    Two ball hogs

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    If Carmelo goes back to the Knicks, he will not be remembered 20 years from now.

    If Carmelo goes back to the Lakers, he will not be remembered 20 years from now.

    If Carmelo goes to the Bulls, he may win a couple of titles.

    Up to him.

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    Interesting to note about this is Carmelo specifically wants to play with Taj Gibson. The sad thing is, Bulls could offer more money if they traded Taj. So this deal is about money. He'd rather play in Chicago with Taj if money was not an issue and was the same across the board.

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    sounds like lakers making a late charge for carmelo

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    The major media markets continue to make up rumors about Melo. Guy has not said a word on where he is going.

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    this is all hilarious stuff, so melo supposedly wants to join the lakers:
    -who have old ass kobe, old ass nash and old ass gasol
    -they will be capped out if he joins
    -they literally have 3 players on their roster right now
    -no coach
    -nobody can play defense

    and some1 has the gall to mention the lakers have a better shot of winning????

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    Quote Originally Posted by jsmithj88 View Post
    this is all hilarious stuff, so melo supposedly wants to join the lakers:
    -who have old ass kobe, old ass nash and old ass gasol
    -they will be capped out if he joins
    -they literally have 3 players on their roster right now
    -no coach
    -nobody can play defense

    and some1 has the gall to mention the lakers have a better shot of winning????

    dumbest thing i ever read.

    i'll be bumping this post when lakers make the playoffs with kobe and melo.


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    Going to Lakers would be a confusing move from mellow

    He would go there just for the glory of Hollywood

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    Just proves he doesn't want to win.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cross View Post
    Just proves he doesn't want to win.
    He doesn't. He wants bright lights and $$$, and a happy wife.

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    I think deep down Phil Jackson does not want Anthony

    It's just public pressure that he'll given to

    He's pretty popular in New York with kids and fans etc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by crustyme View Post
    dumbest thing i ever read.

    i'll be bumping this post when lakers make the playoffs with kobe and melo.

    WOW make the playoffs !!!
    WHOOOOOPIEEEEEE !!!!!

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    Sorry to the op but this is not a bold prediction as vegas has had the knicks and bulls as the frontrunners for several weeks

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    Chicago fans salty already thinking it's the only place he could possibly win.

    He must not want to win if he doesn't go to Chicago.

    Yeah, okay.

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    Guys he's a pussy he always has Been his whole career

    Too much pressure if you go to Chicago

    He loses their he will be known as one of the biggest losers of all times that was a great player

    If he finishes in New York and loses it really will not hurt him too much

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    If it's about winning, Lakers don't make much sense. Wrong LA team.

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    I know the Lakers had an off year but it's funny people discount them so quickly. The Lakers do not stay down long, it just doesn't happen. They just won their division 5 years in a row from 2008-2012. 7 conference titles in the 2000's. I'm not a fan but the Lakers will never be out of the picture, they will always be able to draw talent in and if Melo goes there then they are right back as a contender instantly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BarkingToad View Post
    If it's about winning, Lakers don't make much sense. Wrong LA team.


    Now the Clippers are LA's team, can't make this stuff up. No one sees the bigger picture around here. Chicago is the only place he can win, the Lakers won't win, Clippers the better franchise...etc.

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    Clippers will own the Lakers with or without Melo.

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    This is hilarious

    He is staying home

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    Thought he was going to make his decision on monday still nothing but more drama

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    I think he's gone outta NY. If he was gonna stay, he'd have announced. He knows what they're offering. I think he's informed NY that he's either going outright to LA or they can engineer a sign-and-trade with the Bulls. Phil's decision.

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    I think he's gone outta NY. If he was gonna stay, he'd have announced. He knows what they're offering. I think he's informed NY that he's either going outright to LA or they can engineer a sign-and-trade with the Bulls. Phil's decision.

    He wouldn't announce this early if he wanted the knicks to make some moves to woo him back. Notice that the heat are signing players like mcroberts and granger and they drafted napier, all in the name of keeping lebron.

    waiting and watching has benefits. Business 101

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jatt24 View Post
    Thought he was going to make his decision on monday still nothing but more drama
    Blame the media, not the players. This is the biggest decision of their lives but I guess I shouldn't expect ignorant sports fans to understand that. I mean, it's all about us so the players should play for championships only and do what we feel is best for them, right?!

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    I think he's gone outta NY. If he was gonna stay, he'd have announced. He knows what they're offering. I think he's informed NY that he's either going outright to LA or they can engineer a sign-and-trade with the Bulls. Phil's decision.
    I'm more inclined to believe that he's waiting for Bosh to bolt to Houston and then sign with Miami to play with LeBron....All this goes up in smoke when LeBron goes to Cleveland. Will be great when Bosh and LeBron both bolt leaving Miami with Wade, Granger, McRoberts and Napier with a boatload of cash to spend on nothing.

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    Indeed, I hope Miami loses Bron.

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    I think Melo still is unsure where he wants to go

    Guess everyone waiting for LeBron

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    I think Melo still is unsure where he wants to go

    Guess everyone waiting for LeBron
    I think that also JJ, no one wants to choose until they find out where Lebron is going and who that team is going to try to sruuound him with

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cross View Post
    Indeed, I hope Miami loses Bron.
    why ? most likely bosh will stay

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    What is taking so long ??
    Common melo

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    Quote Originally Posted by jjgold View Post
    What is taking so long ??
    Common melo

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