Carmelo Anthony Four-Team Deal in the Works for New Jersey Nets?
Update 1:17 PM 9/24-ย A proposed four-team deal is in the works. Denver would acquire New Jerseys Derrick Favors, Utahโs Andrei Kirilenko, and multiple first-round picks. New Jerseyโs Devin Harris would get sent to Charlotte, and Bobcats forward Boris Diaw would be shipped to Utah.
According to Yahooโs Adrian Wojnarowski, theย New Jersey Netsย are in the process of putting together a multi-team trade in whichย Carmelo Anthonyย would be dealt to the Nets.
Although Anthonyโs top two destinations have been the New York Knicks andย Chicago Bulls, Wojnarowski states that Melo is growing more comfortable with the idea of signing a contract extension with New Jersey.
Meanwhile, Denver refuses to include Anthony in any trade scenario with theย Chicago Bullsunless center Joakimย Noah is involved.
Nothing seems imminent as of yet, but a trade could be brewing within the next few days.
The Nets seem determined to acquire Anthony before the start of training camp next week. They believe that their chances of obtaining the forward will drop once camp begins due to the influences of his teammates and head-coach.
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