Mavs interested in Melo, trading for Chandler

[Trentknicks]

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/kni...espnapi_public

The Dallas Mavericks may be in the market for two of the biggest names on the Knicks.

Our buddy Marc Stein reports in his "Summer Scoop" series that the Mavs hope to be in the mix for free-agent-to-be Carmelo Anthony this summer.

He also reports that Dallas would be highly interested in trading for Tyson Chandler if the Knicks decide to make Chandler available in the offseason.

"The Mavs intend to be at the front of the line to try to reacquire Tyson Chandler should the Knicks make their defensive anchor available via trade.

"Letting Chandler go remains the most fiercely debated aspect of Cuban's decision to break up the Mavs' championship team, but word is they'll indeed pursue what many will regard as an overdue reunion."

The Knicks had a chance to move Chandler at the 2014 trade deadline, but opted against it.

Kind of surprised to see that they are interested in trading for Chandler seeing that he has practically fallen off a cliff. So Mavs fans, what kind of a package would you be prepared to put forward for Chandler, keeping in mind picks and/or young talent will need to be thrown in, otherwise the Knicks could just let him expire this year.

Had a quick browse on their salary issues, would a S&T need to be worked out for Melo if Dallas wants to land him?

[Levity]

interesting. imagine having melo, dirk, and ellis all on the same team. would anyone else even be allowed to shoot the ball?

also, chandler will be a 15 mil expirer next year. so that 1 year of melo and his new contract, dirk, ellis and chandler would be a hefty little price for the mavs.

[imdaman99]

As a Knicks fan, they can have Chandler for anything.......... or Larkin

[Trentknicks]

As a Knicks fan, they can have Chandler for anything.......... or Larkin

I have only 2 requirements for moving Chandler:
- 1 pick or young talent is included
- Knicks don't take back a longer term salary

[-Lebron23-]

I have only 2 requirements for moving Chandler:
- 1 pick or young talent is included
- Knicks don't take back a longer term salary

So are you guys happy to go on full rebuilding mode?

[StephHamann]

I have only 2 requirements for moving Chandler:
- 1 pick or young talent is included
- Knicks don't take back a longer term salary

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ltqce6m

+ Mavs 2 Rounder

[Trentknicks]

So are you guys happy to go on full rebuilding mode?

That's what will happen in 2015 as it is. The Knicks are not winning the chip as presently constructed, so why not grab some young talent to develop and picks in the mean time?

[Trentknicks]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ltqce6m

+ Mavs 2 Rounder

Eh, Brandon Wright's shown some promise, but we take back a solid amount of salary for an extra year. I'd prefer a 1st round pick or Larking to be involved.

[Bl]

melo is bad fit chandler is perfect fit, then need a rebounding defensive big

[-Lebron23-]

That's what will happen in 2015 as it is. The Knicks are not winning the chip as presently constructed, so why not grab some young talent to develop and picks in the mean time?

I agree with that but I read other Knicks fans saying Melo isn't going anywhere and I just don't see how he is staying while Knicks are rebuilding, no point for either party really.

[Trentknicks]

I agree with that but I read other Knicks fans saying Melo isn't going anywhere and I just don't see how he is staying while Knicks are rebuilding, no point for either party really.

Ideally I'd like to S&T Melo for young talent and pick/s.

And trade Chandler for young talent or a 1st rounder.

[-Lebron23-]

[QUOTE=Bl

[longtime lurker]

Signing Melo and trading for Asik would put them in the top tier in the West, but damn Melo and Monta. Does not look like it would work out. Oh and that would render Calderon completely useless

[el gringos]

Mavs don't have enough in the Tyson chandler sweepstakes

Pistons have josh smith and could move chandler to a 3rd team.

[-Lebron23-]

Ideally I'd like to S&T Melo for young talent and pick/s.

And trade Chandler for young talent or a 1st rounder.

Melo can get you that but Chandler, with that contract? I am not sure.