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The Lob and the Jam: Should the Clippers trade for Carmelo Anthony?

By Ryan Snellings

Jan 17, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) guards Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Los Angeles Clippers won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) guards Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Los Angeles Clippers won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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With recent rumors surrounding both the LA Clippers and Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, our writers give you their input on whether or not they believe the team should pull the trigger.

The Lob and the Jam is our new round table series where we lob questions to all our writers about both the Clippers and the NBA in general.

What are your thoughts on trading for Carmelo Anthony?

Ryan Snellings (@rsnellings25)

I don’t like the idea of trading for Carmelo. Even if the team only re-signs Blake Griffin over the summer, there isn’t much cap room to work with. Now, imagine attempting to re-sign Blake, J.J Redick and Chris Paul, while also having DeAndre Jordan and Melo on the books. It’s almost downright impossible to have that and add anything of value. (Albeit, we did get Mo Speights on a minimum) Melo’s game, although still effective, doesn’t fit too well with this current roster right now. He needs the ball to be effective and if he doesn’t have it, he’s not one to do a lot of off ball movement. Sure, he could come off of the bench, but I’m not convinced that would make him happy. Plus, when playoffs roll around, he would still see heavy minutes with the starting unit.

Speaking of the bench, I don’t fully support the idea of giving up Austin Rivers. He’s been much improved this season and is locked up for a few years at a reasonable contract, especially if he keeps improving. Why sacrifice one of the few younger pieces you have for a nearly 33 year old player who just barely moves the needle? Don’t do it Doc.

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