One Last Hope?

by hvino on Jan 16, 2011 2:47 PM MST

According to Alex Kennedy Denver is going to attempt to persuade Melo to re-sign one last time. I know it's a long shot, but I still think there's a chance. Personally I feel there's a higher chance Melo re-signs with Denver than agrees to a trade to the Nets (despite what the media says).

source: http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA

btw Kennedy has quietly become HoopsWorld's best writer (since Travis HEath left) IMO.

Don't get me wrong, New York is still Melo's preferred destination. But Melo has to make it "Knicks or nothing" if he wants to land there.3 minutes ago via web

If Carmelo extends in Denver it will be an anticlimactic finish, but it could be the best move for him. That's what the Nuggets are selling.10 minutes ago via web

Keep in mind, the Nets won't move to Brooklyn until late spring/early summer 2012. We'll be speculating on Carmelo's next team by then.12 minutes ago via web

The Nuggets believe that their situation is better than the Nets' and are trying to convince Anthony of that before he signs an extension.14 minutes ago via web

Going into this, Anthony wanted to join a contender or big market team that could give him more exposure. The New Jersey Nets are neither.16 minutes ago via web

It sounds like the Nuggets are making a last-ditch effort to convince Carmelo Anthony to sign 3-year, $65 million extension on the table.

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we could have been a contenda

If we take Melo at his recent word that he wants a championship, he should stay here.

The Nets have no hope. The Knicks not much more.

by buffallo soldier on Jan 16, 2011 3:30 PM MST reply actions

The Nets have no hope.

I would disagree. The Nets, unlike (unfortunately) the Nuggets, seem committed to getting their team in the upper echelons of the league as quickly as they can. In the NBA, that’s not a very hard thing to do and the Nets trying so aggressively to get a star like Carmelo to build their franchise around proves that. They might not be championship caliber right now, but their new ownership is showing that they’re bloody well trying to be. We can hardly say the same for Denver since Melo has arrived.

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by UZ on Jan 17, 2011 5:50 AM MST up reply actions

Yes, they are committed

But they are still a joke. Their new name should be the Brooklyn Over-payers. Outlaw 5/35… Petro 3/10. And now Melo is replacing the nets as we know them. I dont understand why Masai and Josh are not getting massive praise for what they have done. They played Billy King and Proky like a deck of cards.

by Monkfish on Jan 17, 2011 11:42 AM MST up reply actions

Sure Makes a LOT of Sense

Kroenke promises Melo the big contract and input into all future personnel moves. Ujiri makes a trade at the deadline to make the Nuggets better this season – - Brendan Haywood? And, Nuggets have cap space and a great young backcourt to build around after the CBA. Kobe getting older, Duncan near retirement, and Dirk has peaked. Melo and the Nuggets could rule the west for the next 5 years. In the East, Melo will have to deal with Miami and Chicago who are just now entering their Prime.

by ACEIII on Jan 16, 2011 4:49 PM MST reply actions

Brendan Haywood does not make us better

Why live life on the edge, when you can jump off?
Trade Melo!

by Zachm219 on Jan 16, 2011 6:52 PM MST up reply actions

Atawn Jamison?

by agentargo on Jan 18, 2011 8:58 AM MST up reply actions

melo does not live in colorado!

his house has been on the market (and may have already been sold) since before the season even started. he doesnt have one foot out the door, homeboy is already gone. and has been. for some time.

christ on crutches, when will this fucking stop?

by calvin brodus on Jan 17, 2011 12:18 AM MST reply actions

When he leaves. Welcome to the unbridled denial and optimism of sports fans!

by UZ on Jan 17, 2011 5:54 AM MST up reply actions

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