with Melo signing (and we still don't know all the contractual stipulations), Phil is free to continue making moves to improve team. PJ could still move Amar'e and/or Bargnani, freeing up space for more moves/trades, and if it doesn't happen this season, both those bozos are gone next year, or signed for le$$ if they work out, freeing up megaspace for another star to gel with the Mel. not only that, but as LeBron has figured out by signing a 2-year deal with a 1-year opt-out with Cleveland, the cap is going to go up within the next couple years, and more money will be available to sign players at higher salaries. I think this was a no-brainer, getting one of the best scorers in the league under the Knicks belt for Phil's upcoming NYK reign, to be able to work with and mold Melo as PJ did with MJ and Kobe so he becomes a complete player in a team (triangle) offense, that is predicated on a strong team defense. I, for one, have faith in Phil to do the right thing when it comes to Melo, today is a good day. and the Knicks won again! yeehah!