And while other franchises might be able to make better offers, Anthony will not agree to sign anywhere long-term unless he is dealt to New York, according to the source, who has been privy to private discussions between Anthony, his representatives and the Nuggets organization.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5912307

If true that will knock most teams out of the bidding. Will be difficult to give up important pieces for a guy you can't lock in. For the Knicks it bodes well for them to sign him as an FA in the offseason. Basically they will have to decided if Melo can help them win the title this year or whether they can afford to wait.

I would certainly be thrilled if we get him, but would not be willing to give up fields. Would be tough to part with gallo or chandler too, but I'd probably pull the trigger on a deal including one of them + AR + curry.

TMS wrote:

VDesai wrote:NEW YORK -- Carmelo Anthony has told the Denver Nuggets he will not sign the nearly $65 million contract extension he has been offered unless he is traded to the New York Knicks, a source told ESPN.com on Sunday.

The source, using the most definitive language possible, confirmed what has been widely speculated around the NBA over the past two months as Anthony has been at the center of trade talks involving numerous teams.

And while other franchises might be able to make better offers, Anthony will not agree to sign anywhere long-term unless he is dealt to New York, according to the source, who has been privy to private discussions between Anthony, his representatives and the Nuggets organization.

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=5912307

If true that will knock most teams out of the bidding. Will be difficult to give up important pieces for a guy you can't lock in. For the Knicks it bodes well for them to sign him as an FA in the offseason. Basically they will have to decided if Melo can help them win the title this year or whether they can afford to wait.

until i hear it out of Melo's mouth i don't know how much u can buy into these unnamed "sources"... but if it's true then it's looking more & more like we'll be making a trade for him before the deadline.

Agreed. No need to wait until next year. Listen, at the end of the day these owners work in the same league so there is no need to try and screw the Nuggs. At the same time, Anthony wants to get paid and there is no telling what the cap will be like next year. If we sign Anthony in the summer, we lose Chandler either way, so I'd send them Chandler, Curry and perhaps AR for Melo. Essentially, we are only trading one rotational player and adding another allstar to our roster and Melo gets to re-up before the summer lockout. Nuggs get a young SF in Chandler and cap space in Curry. This is a win-win for everyone.

VDesai wrote:And of course I call him Melon in the thread title.

So you're that hungry for the guy to be on the Knicks?

chislic wrote:source confirmed:

http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/26392070

ESPNNewYork.com reported after the Knicks beat Anthony's Nuggets 129-125 that Anthony has told Denver officials that he will only sign a three-year, $65 million extension if he is traded to New York. Two people familiar with the Nuggets' internal discussions with Anthony disputed the part about Anthony having informed the Nuggets of his exclusive preference for a trade to the Knicks. But one of those people, who has direct knowledge of Anthony's position, confirmed to CBSSports.com that if Anthony is traded, the Knicks are the only potential suitor with whom he'd agree to re-sign.

Reminds me of Lebron talking to Gallinari at the after the game at Madison Square Garden.

So Carmelo has to wait until today to tell Denver officials this? Not buying it.

Childs2Dudley wrote:

AnubisADL wrote:

chislic wrote:source confirmed:

http://ken-berger.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/26392070

ESPNNewYork.com reported after the Knicks beat Anthony's Nuggets 129-125 that Anthony has told Denver officials that he will only sign a three-year, $65 million extension if he is traded to New York. Two people familiar with the Nuggets' internal discussions with Anthony disputed the part about Anthony having informed the Nuggets of his exclusive preference for a trade to the Knicks. But one of those people, who has direct knowledge of Anthony's position, confirmed to CBSSports.com that if Anthony is traded, the Knicks are the only potential suitor with whom he'd agree to re-sign.

Reminds me of Lebron talking to Gallinari at the after the game at Madison Square Garden.

So Carmelo has to wait until today to tell Denver officials this? Not buying it.

How on God's green Earth does any of this remind you of LeBron talking to Gallinari?

Sometimes I wonder if you just say negative stuff to keep up your schtick.

Yeah, Anub lost me there also. Knicks were better today. What aren't you buying?

Douglas, Azubuike, second round pick, cash for Mayo.

Sign a couple solid D-leaguers.

Let's get it done.