After all this, Melo now open to extension in Denver

No question that's his strategy, Stephen Smith reported that he's irritated that the Knicks have not pulled the trigger on trading Chandler, Fields and Gallo for him. He wants the Knicks to gut the team but Walsh won't do it.

 

why would he want the Knicks to give up more if he's going to the Knicks.

 

I wonder if the uncertainty regarding the CBA prompted this decision? Still, I'm of the mindset that him and his agent are using this as leverage against either the Knicks. Wouldn't surprise me if the Nuggets convinced him to say this either (if they believe he is going to leave regardless of what he says in the media).

 

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