Report: Melo prefers Bulls over Lakers in FA

[RoseMVP1]

According to Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, a source close to Anthony said the reigning scoring champ is leaning closer to the Chicago Bulls than the Los Angeles Lakers as a possible destination.

"Chicago is much more in play for him than L.A.," the source said.

Of course, he would first need to choose to leave the New York Knicks. The same franchise he fought so hard to get to, and the one that can offer him a longer, more lucrative contract than any potential suitor.

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Anthony would also be forced to take something less than max-contract money. The Bulls can free up something in the neighborhood of $14 million if they amnesty Carlos Boozer, dump Mike Dunleavy's salary and don't take on any significant contracts (i.e., no Nikola Mirtoic), via ShamSports.com.

This decision won't come down to dollars alone, but Anthony would already be leaving beaucoup bucks on the table simply by exiting New York.

He hasn't masked the fact he plans to opt out of his current contract at season's end. As for whether he'd simply re-sign with the Knicks or search for greener pastures elsewhere, that remains anyone's guess.

Both the Bulls and Lakers will have significant financial flexibility this offseason. The two perennial powers would also seem to be interested in the quickest fix available.

That would be a nice addition.

 

[Axl Rose]

please lets get it done

 

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

I beat you to a thread about the Woj article by 2 hours, RoseMVP1 :elephant:

http://www.chicitysports.com/forum/showthread.php/45512-Adrian-Wojnarowski-Slams-Bulls-Organization

 

[RoseMVP1]

I beat you to a thread about the Woj article by 2 hours, RoseMVP1 :elephant:

http://www.chicitysports.com/forum/showthread.php/45512-Adrian-Wojnarowski-Slams-Bulls-Organization

My bad bro, I skimmed that article, I didn't think it was the same one I just posted lol

 

[ChettheJet]

I recall 'sources' being off on just about every FA when it came to signing with the Bulls, going back to Hill and McGrady. I believe in contracts when they're signed.

 

[ChiSoxCity]

I recall 'sources' being off on just about every FA when it came to signing with the Bulls, going back to Hill and McGrady. I believe in contracts when they're signed.

Melo is stuck in NY unless he's willing to take less money to leave. There is not indication he will do that.

 

[NCChiFan]

Honestly, I, really, honestly. No.


I just don't see the chemistry on Offense. Two guys that want the ball in their hands a lot sharing the same floor? This has Lebron, D Wade and Bosch first year written all over it.

 

[Dejo]

Honestly, I, really, honestly. No.


I just don't see the chemistry on Offense. Two guys that want the ball in their hands a lot sharing the same floor? This has Lebron, D Wade and Bosch first year written all over it.

If they follow year three and four the same way, I am all for it.

 

[Axl Rose]

Honestly, I, really, honestly. No.


I just don't see the chemistry on Offense. Two guys that want the ball in their hands a lot sharing the same floor? This has Lebron, D Wade and Bosch first year written all over it.

and they still made the finals and then won the year after, then won again the year after that, now they are working on making the finals 4 years in a row and possibly 3 peating

poor example

 

[DCguy]

Carmelo can play with Rose, he played with Iverson just fine. He wants to win, he will make it work.

 

[Silverwulf]

It makes more sense for him realistically especially if he'd like to ever have some team success, but since when have NBA players done what makes sense to normal people.
They live for fame and fortune which inevitably leads to decisions that most people would never make.

 

[Flacco4Prez]

Melo makes a ton of sense for the Bulls. I'm still holding onto false hope that the Bulls could potential wooh Lebron again because I don't think he is afraid of the Jordan talk anymore. I personally believe the only way he can become the GOAT is by coming to Chicago and changing the opinions of the Chicago fans

 

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

I just don't see the chemistry on Offense. Two guys that want the ball in their hands a lot sharing the same floor? This has Lebron, D Wade and Bosch first year written all over it.

They made it to the NBA Finals in their very first year.

It makes more sense for him realistically especially if he'd like to ever have some team success, but since when have NBA players done what makes sense to normal people.
They live for fame and fortune which inevitably leads to decisions that most people would never make.

Like I mentioned in another thread last week, I believe that Melo is ready for a championship. This reminds me of when KG took his game to a championship level after he was traded to Boston.

 

[RoseMVP1]

and they still made the finals and then won the year after, then won again the year after that, now they are working on making the finals 4 years in a row and possibly 3 peating

poor example

And would've won all 3 finals had a certain someone showed up in the first one.

 

[Silverwulf]

Like I mentioned in another thread last week, I believe that Melo is ready for a championship. This reminds me of when KG took his game to a championship level after he was traded to Boston.

Like I was saying in that other thread ... I think maybe now it's time to give him a shot ... because I think you may be right.

Not sure he'd be my first choice ... or my second either ... but he's a better candidate now than he was several years ago.

 

[BigP50]

I would love it. Most likely Melo or Rose would have a good shot every possession. If not, Butler would for sure be open then.

 

[The Hawk]

Mirotic will be coming here no matter what happens with Carmelo. The guy will be an all-star and his money is not significant. Hinrich will be gone also so they will save that money. The three new rookies will have small contracts and will be filling out another part of the roster.

 

[FrenchieBully]

If Mirotic doesn't come next year due to Melo, then bring him over the following year. Don't keep Melo from coming because you badly want a Euro to come over right away.

 

[clonetrooper264]

For what it's worth, it doesn't seem like LA is going to pursue Melo that hard. The blog below reiterates Melo's poor relationship with D'Antoni and Kobe has pretty much taken a DRose like stance in terms of recruiting Melo to LA. If Melo really does put us a priority destination where he'd like to play out the rest of his prime, I'd say we're in a good place to make a move to get him. We could trade Boozer plus picks to get him this year and then hammer out an extension or just hope that come FA time he doesn't just reup with NY for more money.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2014/01/27/morning-shootaround-jan-27/#knicks

 

[CreepyBasementGuy]

It makes sense for both sides , IMO, for him to come here...but when does Chicago ever get their guy.