[ESPN] New York Knicks Making Progress on Carmelo Anthony Trade

Aldridge: Melo to Knicks report has 'no legs'

http://www.nba.com/2010/news/10/20/melo-report/index.html?rss=true

 

Ok folks, one last time. Melo isn't anywhere near being traded. The reason is simple.

Denver still wants more for him than he is worth. Melo made himself untradeable by essentially demanding to be traded to the knicks. Why? Because Denver has no reason to trade him away today for peanuts since they can do that in a few months anyway - he's a goner.

And no team has incentive to offer up something big for Melo when he's going to the Knicks in 2011 anyway.

And the Knicks have no reason to give up a lot for him because they know they will get him in 2011 anyway.

So right now it's just Denver asking a lot, and teams not willing to give much. And as time goes on, Denver will ask less and less, but the problem is that teams like the Rockets will offer up less and less to. You are seeing it with NJ and Chicago.

The only way he gets traded now is if Denver wakes up and realizes that you can not trade Anthony for star power because no one wants to risk getting L'broned at the end of the year

Lebron James has completely destroyed the value of Anthony - it's kinda ironic.

If Denver smells the coffee in time, they can trade him to New York for some piece. But it's going to be rebuilding pieces and nothing more. Picks, mid-tier pieces, stars on the downhill, and rookies with potential. That's what they will get.

I think Denver is not going to realize it and wait too long and further depreciate the value of Anthony, and that's where a team like Houston can benefit. By the trading deadline, if Houston is in a position to make a championship run (i.e. everyone is healthy), then we can give up some young guys with potential but don't get PT as well as those two picks. That's the best Denver will get, and it won't hurt Houston too much if Anthony signs with the Knicks in the off season.

But if Denver does wise up, I think he will get traded to New York sooner than later. Of course, the clock is ticking, and I don't see many old wise men passing through Denver this holiday season.

 

Maybe. Maybe no.

http://twitter.com/Al_Iannazzone/statuses/27975755418

"Nets are trying to get something done with Denver without involving any other teams and word is they're making progress."

I don't see NJ being able to pull this off without the help of a third team.

 

I understand but I disagree. I think a better reference point would be the 2008 Playoff team. The culture/feeling on that team was awesome. They beat the blazers and then went on face the lakers (and even put up a great fight). You think Melo wouldn't feed into vibe of every other player? Keep in mind there's not one other player even close to knucklehead status on the Rockets.

I think Denver's teams failed in the playoffs because they were built with alot of selfish, aggrandizing players who didn't ultimately buy into the system/play as a team. Melo in Houston couldn't change our culture here by himself.

 

Melo Update

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/14162144/melo-will-get-out-but-only-when-denver-says-so

So their wish list includes Gerald Wallace, Anderson Varejeo, Andre Iguodala and Andrei Kirlenko?

Maybe they want to still compete? Kevin Martin anyone?

 

you are so exagerated. You know this is Yao's team, Yao is our star player he is the one that opens up the floor for everybody else, with him its a lot easier to GET what the defense gives you, he's the guy that creates mismatches with his height making teams double and the reason why we have so many role players built around yao so he can benefit from, even if we make an out of bounds play yao is a factor other teams dont know if we are bluffing if we are gona use yao or not, this is his team and we wont go deep in to the playoffs without him.

 

Wallace is an underrated star, Iggy could be in the right situation, AK47 has a nice expiring contract but Varejeo...huh??? Don't understand what good he would do for them and his contract isn't the prettiest.

 

My guy up north tells me that the 1st round pick the Knicks are figuring on using these 10 minutes is one that is being offered for.....back up guard Tony Douglas...yes, you heard that correctly. The team is unknown but its a good team with a pick that will most likely be in the very end of the 1st round (assuming said team performs up to their ability). Dont shoot the messenger...

 

If they want to still compete and sell tickets, we could offer them Kevin Martin, unlikely, but still.

I think, like the article stated, if Melo isn't moved by next week, they will wait till Dec. 15th when recently signed free agents can be moved.

 

What's your guys gut feeling?

Will Melo be in a Knicks or Nets jersey by next week?

Do the Rockets still have a chance to swoop in and try to get Melo?

This team, I'm assuming is the Bobcats because they are in desperate need of a PG and if they perform up to their ability, could do some damage in the playoffs.

Am I correct?

 

He will NOT be a Net.....Melo would be a Net by now if that what he wanted

His gut feeling is that he will eventually be a Knick. Whether thats next week, mid Feb or next summer, its a tough call. He thinks there is a 50/50 chance that it could be sooner rather than later. The Knicks have never stopped trying to land Melo this whole time but all the while, are keeping in mind that they will get him for next to nothing if they wait anyway.

 

Any other team besides the Knicks, Nets or Bulls have a chance at getting Melo?

Seems like HOU was in the mix but talks didn't go anywhere or haven't been reported yet by East coast Bias reporters.

 

From what I know, there is one option at this point bc NY is where he wants to go...and he can pretty much dictate it bc he just wont agree to sign elsewhere making it impossible for Denver to move him anywhere BUT NY. He would settle for Chic supposedly but Chic isnt giving up Noah. He will NOT go to NJ. Unfortunatley, I dont think we are on his radar

 

This is the exact same scenario that Tmac had in Orlando.......he chose Houston, and Orlando had to make a deal......

Melo has chosen NY and Denver will have to make a deal.

DD

 

Which team is willing to give up their 1st round pick for Douglas?

My hunch is the Bobcats. What you say?

Has he flat out said no to any trade to HOU?

 

i honestly dont know.....i would guess San An

i dont know that either....but my guess is that we have more than enough to satisfy Denver if he actually wanted to sign here

 

thats how i see it.....Melo is basically doing the same thing Lebron and Bosh did...only he isnt waiting until opting out to do it...

 

Oh contraire, perhaps it's fortunately he has Rox not on his radar.

 

Really why are we still talking about this? Its over he wants NY and the crooked no life stern wants him in NY. Lets go to battle with this squad and forget about melo.

 

He should have signed the 3 year deals like Bosh, LeBron and Wade did.

The upcoming CBA is the reason why he's sweating bullets right now to get a deal done ASAP.