OT - Knicks - do you take Melo/Chandler or George/Hibbert?

[NineOneSeven]

Unfortunately as others have pointed out if the Knicks win the pick that pick goes to the Nuggets as a result of that trade that got Melo in NYC in the first place.

I think the only way the Melo wins a title in NYC is if he, Chandler and Amare all take a pay cut so the Knicks can get out of cap hell and get some real players. For the record Melo makes $22MM and $24MM over the next two years, Amare will make $21MM and $23MM... for comparison purposes Lebron will make $19MM and $20MM over that same period. So Melo needs to decide what it's going to be title or the benjamins.

Problem is, taking more money is a guarantee of making more money. Taking less money does not guarantee a title. The Miami Heat are and will continue to be the team to beat for at least 3 more seasons.

 

[Knicks411]

Are paycuts even allowed in the CBA?