Let's keep talking 'Melo and Trade.

Let's take a deeper look into the Carmelo Anthony trade, shall we?

You'd think New York clearly wins this trade. In many cases, yeah, you're right. They'll walk away from this trade with the BEST piece going forward. However, Denver didn't leave this trade empty handed. The Nugs received some good pieces going forward which include forwards Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, and guard Raymond Felton. Denver receives numerous picks as well, which include: New York's 2014 first round pick, and Golden State's second round picks in 2012 and 13 (Golden State's picks come from the sign and trade of David Lee). Also, Denver will receive $3 million in cash. Denver will also receive center Timofey Mozgov, but really, who gives a sweet blue fuck about him?

How well did New York walk away from this trade you ask? Well simple, Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups. These two will be the only useful players coming to New York from Denver. New York will also receive "old as fuck" point guard Anthony Carter, and the forward who peaked while at Duke alongside J.J., Sheldon Williams.

However, it should interesting to note that this is rumored to be the start of bringing in both Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. If you recall, Chris Paul made an interesting toast at Carmelo's Wedding last summer in New York about forming their own big three. His proposal included Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Amare Stoudemire. Should be interesting to see if Chris Paul trade rumors become big again with only a few days left before the trade deadline. We all know New Orleans doesn't want to lose him in free agency in 2012.

Now let's take a look at the Minnesota side of the trade. Considered just to be a separate trade with the New York Knicks. But by including the Wolves, Denver will save $25 million this season.

Minnesota will receive Anthony Randolph, The expiring contract of "Knick Legend" center Eddy Curry, and also another $3 million. New York will receive small forward Corey Brewer from the Wolves. Let me just say and I mean no disrespect to Corey Brewer, but New York unquestionably overpaid for theservices of Corey Brewer. Minnesota clearly won this trade. They save/receive money, and get a good piece in Anthony Randolph.

It should also be interesting to note that neither Gallinari, Felton, or even Mozgov may remain as Nuggets for very long. It's being reported Denver is looking to make more deals. It's being said that Gallinari doesn't want to go Denver and that he would like to play for the Clippers or even New Jersey. Felton is in a similar situation to the one he was in during his stint with Charlotte, as Ty Lawson looks to be taking the starting job for Billups. Denver seems to be interested in trading anyone besides Lawson as the Nuggets are sure he is the only one they're sure of keeping going forward.

More information on the rumors in the paragraph above, can be found at this link: HOOPSWORLD.



Posted by: G.A.C.