Good morning,
After two demoralizing losses earlier in the year, the Knicks finally trounced the Hawks last night, 102-90.
Still, a blowout victory and the return of Amar'e Stoudemire wasn't enough to quiet the ever-brewing storm of Melo talk. Rumor has it that the Nets and Nuggets have resumed talks.
Is this the real deal or just a tactic to drive up the price for the Knicks?
According to the NY Post, Denver was asking for more from the Knicks than originally reported in last week's trade demand... Apparently Denver wanted Chandler, Gallo, Fields, Felton, Mozgov and a first-round pick (obtained via Anthony Randolph) for Melo and Chauncey Billups.
Minus Amar'e, thats the Knicks entire starting five.
Over at ESPN New York, Ian O'Connor says the Knicks owe it to Amar'e to trade for Melo.
That's all for now, I'll update as I see more links.
Wow Denver asking for that much is flat out ridiculous. Would they even have enough roster spots for that? Their GM is not realizing that Melo is a free agent after this season, and he has very little leverage.
ReplyDeleteIf it wasn't for the CBA being up after this year, he would literally have no leverage and be luckey to get a bag of peanuts for Melo. It kind of sucks that when the Knicks are finally in a financial position to acquire studs, the uncertainty of the CBA is screwing them.