New York Knicks Land Carmelo Anthony

It looks like all of the recent speculation and rumors of Carmelo becoming a Laker are false. According to multiple reports, the New York Knicks have closed the deal for Carmelo Anthony.

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A saga that started this summer when Anthony and his representatives told Denver officials he would opt out of his contract and leave as a free agent if not traded — and that he would only sign an extension with the Knicks — has ended with Anthony getting what he wanted, according to the The Denver Post. That trade has now been confirmed by all the parties, including Anthony’s agent Leon Rose.

 

This is a three team deal with Minnesota a part of it. Denver gets Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov, the Knicks 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors’ 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors’ 2013 second-round pick and $3 million in cash. Anthony will go to New York, along with Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman, as well as Corey Brewer from the Timberwolves. Minnesota will get Anthony Randolph and Eddy Curry’s expiring contract from the Knicks.”  –Pro Basketball Talk