Posted on August 30th, 8:37 pm, by Noah, under
Commentary.
The Knicks need another impact player, and there’s little doubt about that. Yeah, the team might make the playoffs, but the it don’t have the roster to vanquish the top three team that would surely be faced. The expectations of postseason games at the Garden already have Amar’e, Felton, Gallo, and Randolph shouldering great burdens. [...]
Posted on August 28th, 1:57 pm, by Noah, under
Notes.
Is Carmelo going or is he staying? The Nuggets’ new general manager, Masai Ujiri, hopes it’s the latter. “Of course, that’s going to be the priority,” Ujiri said. “Melo is a great player, I think arguably a top-5 player in the NBA. … It’s a challenge, but I’ll meet with Melo at some point. He’s [...]
Via Chris Tomasson, the Denver Nuggets are looking to deal volatile shooting guard J.R. Smith prior to the February trading deadline. Of course, the Nuggets may also move Carmelo Anthony. Both had positive relationships with dismissed general manager Mark Warkentien, who is reportedly in the running for the Knicks’ GM slot. Most likely, Anthony and [...]
The Knicks are high on Carmelo’s list, but it’s clearly no sure thing that he will find himself in New York. As I wrote yesterday, it’s up to the Nuggets, not Carmelo, to find a trade partner. As such, it seems unlikely that any trade will be made prior to opening night, with the turmoil [...]
Via Bloomberg, the Knicks are reportedly offering Danilo Gallinari, Eddy Curry, and a first-round pick (presumably in 2014, the earliest possible) for Carmelo Anthony. As Ric Bucher reported last night, some sources have said Melo would like to be in another uniform prior to the start of the season, and many have indicated Carmelo’s interest [...]
Posted on August 11th, 8:00 am, by Noah, under
Notes.
Via Ken Berger, “Carmelo Anthony’s desire to play in New York is so strong, sources say, that those close to the three-time All-Star have scoffed at the efforts of executives touting themselves as being able to deliver him.” As I’ve written, it is critical for the team and fans to temper their expectations of Carmelo. [...]
Posted on August 9th, 11:53 pm, by Noah, under
Notes.
Peter Struck writes on the wealthiest athlete of them all. In light of Isiah Part Deux, Basketbawful has compiled a list of other possibile occurrences. Mike Kurylo adds to the debate over Carmelo’s worth. I posted my own thoughts yesterday. Chris Sheridan reports that James Dolan must decides whether to pick up an option for [...]