The only thing I can think of is that they are keeping their cap space open for something else. Not quite sure what, but that is what it appears to be.
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Randle wasn't going to fit in this system with Lebron. The Lakers basically told him that, and that was when he wanted to have his rights renounced. If you think about it, a 23 year old PF who just came off the year that he did could only get an MLE contract leads me to believe that the interest wasn't there as much as he thought it would be. You never see a RFA just take the mid level exception, especially when he becomes a free agent.
Look at Levine for example. Injury prone, can't shoot, can't play defense, but he gets a 20 million per year contract?
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As much as I don't like Melo (That much has been evident since I started posting here), getting him, as weird as it sounds, could push the Lakers into the Top 3 in the west. I know that sounds screwed up, but if he is coming for the Veterans Minimum after he gets bought out or stretched/waived, can you think of anyone else who would be better for that kind of money?
Look at Levine for example. Injury prone, can't shoot, can't play defense, but he gets a 20 million per year contract?
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Gonna laugh if it's Hoodie Melo 
Banana boat crew forming in LA.
There's like no one decent left in free agency.
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Banana boat crew forming in LA.There's like no one decent left in free agency.
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It doesn't matter if you give Melo vet minimum or 28m million. He is an intense black hole for any competent team right now. He still behaves like he is a top star on the court in decision making and demands, but is incredibly inefficient, slow, can barely create with his own moves anymore. And is supremely lazy in defending.
It's astounding any team with aspirations would want this Melo.
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It's astounding any team with aspirations would want this Melo.
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I'm not saying that the Lakers do want him. In fact, I haven't really heard anything of the sort.
I do know that CP3 is pushing the Rockets hard to go get him.
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You might want to tell that to Brett Brown.
https://247sports.com/nba/oklahoma-...ers-interested-in-Carmelo-Anthony--119667915/
I do know that CP3 is pushing the Rockets hard to go get him.
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You might want to tell that to Brett Brown.
https://247sports.com/nba/oklahoma-...ers-interested-in-Carmelo-Anthony--119667915/
recently, we (Bosnia) played a friendly match against Croatia, where Zubac, Bogdanovic and Saric + other experienced veterans won by "only" 13 pts against a bunch of zizinho level players (seriously, i was better than half those players when i was playing as a youngster)... aaanyway, i came across this video after the game:
[video=streamable;zu4ah]https://streamable.com/zu4ah[/video]
here, Zubac talks in croatian, mentions talking to Magic and Rob at the end of the season and that they told him he should get more minutes next season. at 1st i thought he barely played last season so more minutes could mean anything, but now that we are left with him, Wagner and Javale (who cant play much anyway), im starting to think "more minutes" means something like 20 a night maybe? i would certainly not be against it
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you can bet on it, Lonzo/Rondo-KCP/Hart-Ingram-Kuzma-James will close out games for us, unless its against the Minnesottas, Philadelphias, New Orleanses of the world, due to their dominant centers
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i dont buy that Melo of all people cant shoot. he can definitely shoot, but its difficult to get the ball in you sweet spots and take the shots you want with Russ. Paul George shot 43% from the field and he was their 2nd option. OKC is a mess, judging players by their one season there would be a mistake.
what Melo brings you: shooting, scoring, some rebounding
what Melo doesent bring: defense, playmaking
Melo as solely the basketball player would be a good addition to any team, especially for the vet min. the problem lies elsewhere. Melo "doesent accept no damn bench role" so his attitude would be a problem for any team that sees his role differently as he does. would that be a problem in a team with Lebron James (or Chris Paul, if he goes to Houston)? i dont know, but they are the closest with Melo and have the best chances to keep him in check, certainly more than other teams would.
look, im not jumping of happiness over here about the thought of signing Melo, but i acknowledge hes still an useful asset at this stage of his career, if used correctly
[video=streamable;zu4ah]https://streamable.com/zu4ah[/video]
here, Zubac talks in croatian, mentions talking to Magic and Rob at the end of the season and that they told him he should get more minutes next season. at 1st i thought he barely played last season so more minutes could mean anything, but now that we are left with him, Wagner and Javale (who cant play much anyway), im starting to think "more minutes" means something like 20 a night maybe? i would certainly not be against it
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I can't remember who but an analyst was saying when we play small ball LeBron might take that 5 spot 
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i dont buy that Melo of all people cant shoot. he can definitely shoot, but its difficult to get the ball in you sweet spots and take the shots you want with Russ. Paul George shot 43% from the field and he was their 2nd option. OKC is a mess, judging players by their one season there would be a mistake.
what Melo brings you: shooting, scoring, some rebounding
what Melo doesent bring: defense, playmaking
Melo as solely the basketball player would be a good addition to any team, especially for the vet min. the problem lies elsewhere. Melo "doesent accept no damn bench role" so his attitude would be a problem for any team that sees his role differently as he does. would that be a problem in a team with Lebron James (or Chris Paul, if he goes to Houston)? i dont know, but they are the closest with Melo and have the best chances to keep him in check, certainly more than other teams would.
look, im not jumping of happiness over here about the thought of signing Melo, but i acknowledge hes still an useful asset at this stage of his career, if used correctly
He’s gotten to that point where he’s too old to make up for declining athleticism. Dude never was in great shape and doesn’t work hard. No team should be happy or looking forward to having himS he’s legit locker room cancer.
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Just rumors
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Just rumors
He’s gotten to that point where he’s too old to make up for declining athleticism. Dude never was in great shape and doesn’t work hard. No team should be happy or looking forward to having himS he’s legit locker room cancer.
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Just rumors
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Just rumors
That’s his dream. What’s he getting, 30+ mill a year to do nothing? Let him get his, I got nothing against players making bank. The teams would fuck them over if they had the chance.
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That’s the thing tho, I’m really not sure if he still has it. Plus they’d have to be a pretty bad team to rely on him. Thunder tried to get him to pull a Ray Allen but the dude is not okay with limited minutes, no reason he would change his mind for Lebron, his ego wouldn’t allow it.
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That’s the thing tho, I’m really not sure if he still has it. Plus they’d have to be a pretty bad team to rely on him. Thunder tried to get him to pull a Ray Allen but the dude is not okay with limited minutes, no reason he would change his mind for Lebron, his ego wouldn’t allow it.