OT: NYK make "significant progress" in Melo talks

[44Thrilla]

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/...ss&source=twitter&ex_cid=Twitter_espn_5705466

NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks have made significant progress in recent days in their efforts to acquire Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday.

After a period of dormancy following the collapse of a four-team trade late last month between New Jersey, Denver, Utah and Charlotte, the Knicks got back in on the bidding about two weeks ago after Anthony made it known to the Nuggets that he would not budge on his refusal to sign a three-year, $65 million contract extension with Denver.


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The offers the Knicks have proposed have always centered around packages including Anthony Randolph, the expiring contract of Eddy Curry and a first-round draft pick they would acquire from a third team, and New York has softened its stance on including forward Danilo Gallinari in a trade.

The most recent obstacle, according to the source, was for the Knicks to use one of those assets, likely Randolph or Gallinari, to acquire a player from a third team that the Nuggets value more highly than either of the Knicks forwards. The source said that obstacle can now be overcome, with the Knicks confident they can get their hands on a player the Nuggets would prefer.

The source also cautioned that the Chicago Bulls remained in the Melo mix, although the contract extension Chicago reached earlier this month with Joakim Noah would preclude him from being included in any deal the Bulls would put together for Anthony.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yeah, I saw that.... I'm still not sure what they would offer. Randolph and Gallinari aren't much for Anthony, even with a first rounder. I think Anthony gets moved, but I think other teams will have to be involved.

 

[Deebag]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the only reason the Nets trade came off the table was because Melo wanted nothing of it. He does not want to go there because he'd be forced to sign an extension to be shipped. He'd rather play out the contract and go their this summer or at the very least, be kind to Denver and allow them to get something for him.

 

[Natebishop3]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure the only reason the Nets trade came off the table was because Melo wanted nothing of it. He does not want to go there because he'd be forced to sign an extension to be shipped. He'd rather play out the contract and go their this summer or at the very least, be kind to Denver and allow them to get something for him.

I doubt Melo gives a shit whether Denver gets anything in return.

 

[Further]

With the CBA issues changing and very likely max numbers coming down, Melo will most likely not be able to get as much money this summer. In the long run, the money might not matter to him, since it will be a hell of a lot either way, perhaps 55mil instead of 65 for the same 3 year, although he would likely sign a full length contract, whatever the new length allows.

 

[Further]

The nets or bulls seem like a better option for Denver, and still likely acceptable for Melo.

 

[CelticKing]

if the Knicks get Melo, I can see them making noise in the playoffs.

 

[Natebishop3]

if the Knicks get Melo, I can see them making noise in the playoffs.

No doubt. Amare and Melo would be a lethal combo. I know they were talking about a trio with CP3, but I don't see that happening. They won't have much cash left if they get Melo, and their assets will be shit. I'm not sure what kind of bench they would have if they got Melo.

 

[CelticKing]

No doubt. Amare and Melo would be a lethal combo. I know they were talking about a trio with CP3, but I don't see that happening. They won't have much cash left if they get Melo, and their assets will be shit. I'm not sure what kind of bench they would have if they got Melo.

I want it to happen even though they're in my conference just so that they compete with Miami for the future. lol

Amare + Melo + whatever else they can get > LePippen, Wade, Bosh