NBA Trade Rumors: Carmelo Anthony To the Knicks and 5 Necessary Moves

With Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony reportedly only willing to go to the New York Knicks in a trade, rumors of the New Jersey Nets, Chicago Bulls or any team swooping in to grab the superstar have quieted recently.

But guys like Andre Igoudala of the Philadelphia 76ers, Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns and Gillbert Arenas of the Washington Wizards all will likely come available before the NBA trade deadline, and all may be moved.

Here are five trades that should happen this basketball season and work under the salary cap.

Carmelo to the Knicks

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 07: Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets watches on against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

New York receives: Carmelo Anthony

Denver receives: Eddy Curry (expiring contract), Wilson Chandler, Danilo Gallinari, Landry Fields, and any picks they can get their hands on

The only question is: with the Knicks playing so well, should they get rid of so many pieces of a pretty good team?

VC to the Wizards

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ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 06: Vince Carter, #15 of the Orlando Magic, drives against Josh Smith, #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the game at Amway Arena on December 6, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by do

Washington receives: Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat

Orlando receives: Gilbert Arenas, Al Thornton (expiring contract)

This trade makes sense in theory.

But in the end, this might not do much for either team.  Both owners will realize Carter and Arenas both have their problems, no matter where they're playing.

Iguodala to Dallas

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LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 26: Andre Igoudala #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on February 26, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by do

Dallas receives: Andre Iguodala

Philadelphia receives: Caron Butler (expiring contract), Rodrigue Beaubois

The 76ers might not be as willing as people are suggesting to let go of Iguodala, since Evan Turner hasn't looked so good early on in his career.

Maggette to the Nets

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 27: Corey Maggette #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball over Willie Green #33 of the New Orleans Hornets at the New Orleans Arena on October 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hornets defeated the Bucks 95-91. NOTE TO

Nets receive: Corey Maggette

Bucks receive: Troy Murphy (expiring contract)

Corey Maggette has been a failure for the Bucks.

If the Nets are willing to take on his contract, they could get the perimeter scorer that they desperately need.

Nash to the Rockets

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PHOENIX - DECEMBER 15: Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball guared by Luke Ridnour #13 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the NBA game at US Airways Center on December 15, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 128-

Houston receives: Steve Nash

Phoenix receives: Aaron Brooks, Jordan Hill, Chase Budinger, Shane Battier (expiring contract)

The Suns would be wise to get something for Nash now while it isn't too late, but are they willing to take the criticism that will come from the fans?

Matt Rudnitsky is a student at the University of Michigan and a Featured Columnist/writing intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Mattrud.