Nuggets, Nets discuss blockbuster

Posted: Monday May 19, 2008 02:54PM ET

Multiple league sources said the Nets and Nuggets have discussed a blockbuster deal that would bring Anthony and Marcus Camby to New Jersey. In return, Denver would get a package that includes Richard Jefferson, Marcus Williams, Keith Van Horn's contract and the Nets' lottery pick. There likely is more involved to make the salaries match up, but the sources said the trade could happen, making Tuesday's draft lottery even more important.

Bergen Record

Carmelo Anthony, AP

Carmelo Anthony, AP

Buzz Meter

It's Hot!

Rank: 10

It's Not!

This could get interesting !!!

Report Offensive Comment

And this changes what.
it doesnt matter it's stil a SPURRIFIC MONDAY

Report Offensive Comment

And this changes what.
it doesnt matter it's stil a SPURRIFIC MONDAY
Texasmade | 05/19/08, 02:59 PM

It will be a loooooong day for you tomorrow if you show up after the Srurs lose tonight..

Report Offensive Comment

And this changes what.
it doesnt matter it's stil a SPURRIFIC MONDAY
Texasmade | 05/19/08, 02:59 PM

It will be a loooooong day for you tomorrow if you show up after the Srurs lose tonight..
Rick the Ruler | 05/19/08, 03:03 PM


OOOPS.......SPURS NOT SRURS.

Report Offensive Comment

We'll see about that rick

Report Offensive Comment

Change, its good for both teams. Lottory sucks, Denver could have ended up with LeBron

Report Offensive Comment

I hear that Keith Van Horn's contract has been working on its jump shot.

Report Offensive Comment

Dont make fun JPD

Keith Van Horn's Contract could be a real force next year and get the Nuggets past the first round of the Playoff.

The Nuggets will no longer be the official NBA playoff doormat

Report Offensive Comment

I still don't like the idea of Melo in New Jersey (or Brooklyn if that arena ever gets built) but this trade doesn't really hurt the Nets that much. At least the keep Harris and a team of Camby, Kristic, Melo, Carter, and Harris isn't that bad. It's at least a 4 or 5 Seed in the East team.

Report Offensive Comment

I can see it now AI to KVHC for the lay up!

Report Offensive Comment

A change of location will do Melo a ton of good. He has top 5 ability but it needs to be motivated. A move away from Denver and maybe another coach (though I dont think Frank is that guy) will light a fire under him

Report Offensive Comment

just curious why arent the Bulls, Mavs, Hawks steppin up to try and get Melo

They got more pieces!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Report Offensive Comment

Carmelo Anthony is top-5 talent with a 10-day contract brain. He is and will always be a guy who will put up hollow numbers and win squat. He should want to stay in the West, so he'll have a perennial excuse for not winning due to the tough conference. If he goes to the East his team will get dispatched by whoever LeBron is playing for every year.

Report Offensive Comment

The Knicks should be pulling this deal!!! wHERE MY kNICKS BE AT@

Report Offensive Comment

Would New York want him after the "sucker-punch" he threw????? I am quite sure Knicks fan arent going to let that go

Report Offensive Comment

This trade would further Van Horn's quest to play for every NBA team

Report Offensive Comment

This trade makes no sense. It's not like either team is a player or two from playing in the finals. They will both be second tier teams, with or without the trade.

Report Offensive Comment

this tarde doesn;t make any sense for the nuggets. Why trade away your superstar and your best defensive player, which the nuggets don't even play (defense) and then you get jefferson, who's alright and then a lottery pick which might not even be a top 10 pick.

Report Offensive Comment

I like this trade. Both teams need change, and they each get pieces they need. This doesn't help Denver on defense, but they do get about as good of a replacement for Anthony as they can in Jefferson. The lottery may get them a decent player, and Marcus Williams still has the potential to be a good starting p.g. in this league, and would be an excellent addition to A.I. in the backcourt.

New Jersey lands an explosive inside-out scorer, though him, and Carter may have a few problems sharing. That team landing a HEALTHY Marcus Canby though would be instant playoffs in the East, maybe even 4th, or 5th seed.

With that said, I could really care less about either team, and weather this trade happens or not.

Report Offensive Comment
 

This does not make any sense for Denver. They would give up two of there three best players for bloated contracts and some mid-level draft picks. If I was NJ I would do it in a second.

Report Offensive Comment

Add a comment

Remember to keep it clean. Bad words will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed. More Guidelines


or cancel
Stewart Mandel's College Football Challenge Game of the Week Challenge

Sign in or create an account to see Truth&Rumors about your favorite teams.

More Truth&Rumors