If he says he's not waiving his NTC unless its a trade to the Clippers or Cavs it means we have all the leverage, If they really want to get rid of him they should take almost any offer instead of getting absolutely nothing.
So whats the shittiest possible offer we can give them that doesn't involve Tristan Thompson or any other Key piece? I'm sure the knicks would love some future 1st round picks aswell, I wouldn't mind having Melo come off the bench
They don't need to get rid of him. Thats the thing. I don't know why the Knicks would trade him unless the clippers are dumb enough to send some real talent. Rose is gone this summer. That takes 21 million off their salary.
They could already be under the cap by cutting a player or 2. So unless they are just trying to tank then they have no reason to take the junk we would offer.
As far as how would it work. If you have a chance to add carmelo and keep Lebron, Kyrie, and Love. You make it work. So anyone saying "I don't even want him on this team" your lying.
Just for kicks... that means I'm not saying I think this will happen so no freaking out... we give them Shump, TT, Kay, and Cedi and whatever picks/assets we can muster up. They give us Melo and O'quin.
They get a fan favorite back in Shump and TT can live in NY with his BAE. We pick up some random center that can switch on D.
Our lineup would be Irving, Lebron, Melo, O'quin. With Korver, smith, frye, jefferson, liggins, and whatever we can get during buy out season. You sub out Love and Melo early then bring them back together to Pick and Roll other teams benches to death with Korver and Frye raining down 3's.
Saying all that. Its not going to happen. Clippers have more ammo and more reason to go after another star anyways.