Rockets welcome Carmelo with pics of him with Lin's jersey number..ouch

[fairweatherfan]

Hope Melo took a picture - Houston or not, that's probably the closest he'll ever get.

[sed522002]

Considering that in order for the Rockets to clear enough room under the salary cap to sign Melo they need to trade Lin in a salary dump, why is this a big deal?  If Melo decides he likes the Rockets offer, Lin is gone anyway.

You really don't see the big deal? Even if it's known that a move has to be made, Lin is still on the roster and they might not even get Melo. That's like recruiting Love and putting him in Sully's jersey (while he's still very much on the team).It's hurtful for the player getting traded. What's so hard about picking a different number?

Or better yet, it's like hearing rumors at work that they're hiring someone to put in your position (that you still work in) and when they bring the person in to interview they bring he or she to your office while you're in there and say "This can be your new office".

[esel1000]

Considering that in order for the Rockets to clear enough room under the salary cap to sign Melo they need to trade Lin in a salary dump, why is this a big deal?  If Melo decides he likes the Rockets offer, Lin is gone anyway.

You really don't see the big deal? Even if it's known that a move has to be made, Lin is still on the roster and they might not even get Melo. That's like recruiting Love and putting him in Sully's jersey (while he's still very much on the team).It's hurtful for the player getting traded. What's so hard about picking a different number?

Agreed this is a really pathetic move by the Rockets. Nice way to treat a player whose gone out and played for you every night for the last two seasons. If you can get Melo you obviously get rid of Lin but come on this kids still on the roster...

Hope Melo goes to Chicago

[LooseCannon]

Did you expect them to use something other than the number Melo currently uses with the Knicks?

Uh yeah..how about a number that's not being actively used by a player on the roster..lol.

Which number would you use in their place?

[sed522002]

Did you expect them to use something other than the number Melo currently uses with the Knicks?

Uh yeah..how about a number that's not being actively used by a player on the roster..lol.

Which number would you use in their place?

Like I said above, one that's not actively used. They could photoshop him into any number that's not occupied by someone on the roster. It's really not that hard of a decision.

[zerophase]

..for example, they could have used 15. His number in college and in Denver.

[fairweatherfan]

Or better yet, it's like hearing rumors at work that they're hiring someone to put in your position (that you still work in) and when they bring the person in to interview they bring he or she to your office while you're in there and say "This can be your new office".

And then I say, "Do I still get my $15 million?" and they say, "Yeah.", and I say, "That's cool then, you can have my crappy chair with the squeaky wheel and the computer that never updates correctly and James Harden always slacking on the TPS reports.  Go nuts."

[sed522002]

And he states that he feels disrespected...rightfully so.

Jeremy Lin ?@JLin7  2h
@EmodMarco im entitled to standup for myself/say i felt disrespected as i did thru tweet but point is love unconditionally/as jesus loved me

[sed522002]

..for example, they could have used 15. His number in college and in Denver.

BINGO...I think we have a winner.

[rondoallaturca]

Minus the Linsanity phase in New York, Jeremy Lin doesn't seem to be able to ever gain the respect he deserves. Morey is a smart GM, but he's running a complete circus. A lot of Rockets fans are really embarrassed over this.

[zerophase]

Lin hasn't been the player people hoped, but he hasn't been terrible either. I remember this past year he contributed in scoring quite a bit during their playoff push against the Blazers (1 OT game stands out). Also, he's helped their sales in China tremendously so the organization is definitely profiting off his likeness. Just such a shame.

[SHAQATTACK]

Ice cold .....

Who ever did that picture had all conscience. of " Jack the Ripper"

[Gainesville Celtic]

Considering that in order for the Rockets to clear enough room under the salary cap to sign Melo they need to trade Lin in a salary dump, why is this a big deal?  If Melo decides he likes the Rockets offer, Lin is gone anyway.

You really don't see the big deal? Even if it's known that a move has to be made, Lin is still on the roster and they might not even get Melo. That's like recruiting Love and putting him in Sully's jersey (while he's still very much on the team).It's hurtful for the player getting traded. What's so hard about picking a different number?

Dear Houston Rockets,

I'm available for hurting and I'll only cost you $1M ($14M less than you're paying Lin to hurt him).

Sincerely,
Gainesville Celtic

P.S. For an extra $1M i'll change my name to Houston Celtic.

Or better yet, it's like hearing rumors at work that they're hiring someone to put in your position (that you still work in) and when they bring the person in to interview they bring he or she to your office while you're in there and say "This can be your new office".

It's a little diff. situation since most workplaces in America (a) pay significantly less than the NBA and (b) don't have guaranteed contracts like Lin does in HOU. I also don't (as Lin does) have to hear about someone else taking my job in the paper, ESPN, every website, etc, before he gets to my office where they show him my desk.

(BTW -- i support the players in both respects, getting the max they can make and having guaranteed salaries. Just pointing out that what would be hurtful at my workplace probably isn't the same situation as what Lin's going through....)

[Gainesville Celtic]

Or better yet, it's like hearing rumors at work that they're hiring someone to put in your position (that you still work in) and when they bring the person in to interview they bring he or she to your office while you're in there and say "This can be your new office".

And then I say, "Do I still get my $15 million?" and they say, "Yeah.", and I say, "That's cool then, you can have my crappy chair with the squeaky wheel and the computer that never updates correctly and James Harden always slacking on the TPS reports.  Go nuts."

Sounds like FWF has a case of the Mondays.

[D.o.s.]

Minus the Linsanity phase in New York, Jeremy Lin doesn't seem to be able to ever gain the respect he deserves. Morey is a smart GM, but he's running a complete circus. A lot of Rockets fans are really embarrassed over this.

Morey's always been very mercenary towards his roster -- that's why he's never missed a draft day trade since he became a GM.