I wouldn't be heart broken if Felton was added into the deal. This deal works as per realgm.com
NY Knicks
Outgoing - Curry, Felton, Chandler, Azabuike, Rautins, AR
Incoming - Melo, Billups
Denver Nuggets
Outgoing - Melo, Billups
Incoming - Felton, Chandler, Brewer, Azabuike, 1st rounder from Minny
Minnesota Timberwolves
Outgoing - Brewer, 1st rounder
Incoming - AR, Rautins, Curry
Why would Denver do it? They have no leverage and while this is not really the true market value for Melo this should be the best they can get in this situation. They get a younger Felton instead of Billups and Azabuile's expiring contract. They get a proven young player in Wilson. Potential in Brewer and a mid first rounder.
Why would Minny do it? They finally get their man in AR and big expiring contract that can save them a lot of money. A potential cheap role player in Rautins. They are losing Brewer and this might be the lone hicup. How much do they really value him? Brewer has under achieved in Minny.
Why would the Knicks do it? They get Melo finally but only giving up 1 of the 3 young core players. We were going to lose Chandler anyways in the summer if we sign Melo as UFA. The only hicup is how much does Donnie and MDA think Billups has left in the tank? Do they think we will not miss a beat or would the loss of our floor general equate to a drastic dip in the standings?
Personally, I would do it. I am not too married on Felton. I love his bulldog mentality but his propensity to go all Dinglebury really irritates me. I love my point guards to be pass first. We would lose his penetrating abilities but Billups ability to shoot 3s and his vision is really very enticing.