22 Jul 2017 20:15:04
4 team trade with Cavs, Knicks, & Rockets:

Lakers Trade: Clarkson, Randle, Denver's 2018 and Chicago's 2019 second round picks.
Lakers Get: Porzingis and Frye

Cavs Trade: Irving, Shumpert, and Frye
Cavs Get: Gordon, Clarkson, Ariza, Black, Knicks 2019 (top 7 protected) 1st round pick, Denver's 2018 and Chicago's 2019 second round pick.

Knicks Trade: Anthony, Porzingis, and 2019 first round pick (top 7 protected)
Knicks Get: Irving, Randle, and Shumpert

Rockets Get: Anthony
Rockets Trade: Gordon, Ariza, Black

This trade allows the Cavs and Knicks to relocate their disgruntled stars immediately, instead of waiting until Dec. 15th for recent signings to become trade eligable. The Cavs maintain athe ability to sign Rose and compete their way into the finals, while also setting a foundation for a rebuild (expect a Love and/or Thompson trade for assets). The Knicks get a superstar in Irving along with 2 starters, all of which are at the beginning of their primes. The Rockets (who are selling the Franchise) will pair Melo with Chris Paul and James Harden to become a true contender, and increase the team's value.

The Lakers go into next summer with ~$60 million to spend (after stretching Deng's contract), giving them a chance to sign both Paul George and Demarcus Cousins. The new Lakers dynasty would be in the 2018-19 Western Conference Finals with an average age of 23 years old.

Ball - Ennis?
Ingram - Hart
George - Kuzma
Porzingis - Nance Jr.
Cousins - Zubac - Bryant

1.) 22 Jul 2017
22 Jul 2017 23:39:18
Knicks have been reported of wanting to trade Anthony, another minor contract, and picks for Irving and Shumpert. There is also a report that Knicks are no longer trading Porzingis.

2.) 23 Jul 2017
23 Jul 2017 02:54:20
Melo is dealing with enough management drama with the Knicks, he's made it clear he prefers the Rockets. It will be an interesting development to see if the Cavs are willing to wait till December for a better trade offer.

3.) 23 Jul 2017
23 Jul 2017 15:35:58
As far as Melo to the Rockets I doubt it happens unless a Knicks buyout happens. Rockets must trade Ryan Anderson to add Melo and nobody wants his contract. So unless some mystery team comes in and takes his contract or the Knicks change there mind on Anderson I doubt a deal gets done. The Cavaliers are in no hurry to trade Irving. Yes teams are calling about him but the Cavs can say to Irving your under contract and we aren't trading you. Yes it will be interesting to see what team come in with an offer that the Cavs like. I think the Wolves, Clippers, Suns, and Nuggets would be teams to come in with offers that would satisfy the Cavs.

4.) 23 Jul 2017
23 Jul 2017 19:34:39
What if the Pacers take him? They get Ryan Anderson, Chinanu Onuaku, and a 2018 first round pick from Houston, in addition to the Knicks 2018 second round pick. Knicks also send Melo to the Rockets, while getting Thaddeus Young, Trevor Ariza, and Joe Young.

Since the report stated LeBron as the main cause of his trade request, I expect the Cavs to make a trade happen by New Years at the latest. How about Cavs/ Spurs/ Suns:
The Cavs get Eric Bledsoe, Lamarcus Aldridge, Marquese Chriss, and the Spurs' 2019 1st round pick. Suns get Kevin Love and a 2018 1st rounder from the Spurs, while they get Kyrie Irving.

5.) 24 Jul 2017
23 Jul 2017 23:25:05
As far as Ryan Anderson goes if the Knicks were to offer first rounders, and Houston offers first rounder plus take salary back like you mentioned Thaddeus Young it could work but I am unsure if the Pacers are interested in that. The Phoenix Suns have stepped up as a destination for Anderson and willing to take 3 first rounders with him but the Knicks want Chriss but the Suns want to trade Bledsoe and Chandler. Knicks don't want them.

As far as Irving the report is that the Kings are making an offer that includes De'Aaron Fox to get Irving. If a deal like that happens this off season I think Lebron James needs to think long and hard about potentially asking for a trade to the Lakers.

6.) 24 Jul 2017
24 Jul 2017 00:01:29
I meant 2018 and 2020 first rounders from the Spurs.

7.) 24 Jul 2017
24 Jul 2017 08:18:01
I think the Pacers need to hit the rebuild button. Anderson is a good compliment offensively to Turner and Oladipo's game. They get a young prospect, a 1st round pick, and swap bad contracts for a better fit (Young has 2 years left compared to Anderson's 3).

Yea, I don't see the Knicks taking Chandler without getting rid of Noah. I saw the Kings trade and it would be a mistake for them. They're rebuild is finally set in stone and they have good pieces on a rookie scale. They couldn't build a contender around Kyrie within 2 years with their current situation so he would walk in free agency. Not to mention a Kyrie and Buddy backcourt combo would be a disaster defensively.

If your the Cavs, would you wait till December to trade Kyrie for a Jeff Teague, Andrew Wiggins, and a 1st round pick?

8.) 24 Jul 2017
24 Jul 2017 16:34:09
Cavaliers are way over the salary cap and if they trade Kyrie Irving they might be in the starting period of rebuild mode. Jeff Teague contract and Andrew Wiggins extension is going to be a lot of money not only next season but seasons to come. So I would say get Wiggins, the 1st round pick plus Pekovic for cap relief which the Cavs would trade Kyrie Irving.