The NY Knicks are reportedly looking at trades to build a better team around Carmelo Anthony and names like Andrea Bargnani, Iman Shumpert and Amar'e Stoudemire could be traded to get things done, as reports say New York could look at a deal with the Philadelphia Sixers since they have the cap space to make a deal work.
Read full storyThe Chicago Bulls are still in the mix for Carmelo Anthony says Stephen A. Smith on ESPN and he remains interested, while the NY Knicks wait to see what happens and as this goes on, the Bulls are looking at a potential sign and trade with Carlos Boozer and Pau Gasol, as he is getting interest from the LA Lakers and the NY Knicks for a potential team up with Melo.
Read full storyThe NBA free agency period is rolling with trade rumors and once LeBron James and Carmelo sign, the dominoes will start to fall for teams and players like Amar'e Stoudemire, Mario Chalmers, Jordan Crawford, Iman Shumpert, Andrea Bargnani, Derrick Williams, Jeremy Lin, Kevin Love and Rajon Rondo could all be on the move before the 2014 summer is up, with teams like the Celtics, Warriors, Heat, NY Knicks and 76ers interested in trading.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers are looking to make a splash this offseason and names like Carmelo Anthony, Luol Deng, Isaiah Thomas, Trevor Ariza and Eric Bledsoe are potential options along with a Klay Thompson trade with the Warriors and if Melo ends up going to the Knicks or Bulls, Pau Gasol will be in higher demand and he is also an option for Los Angeles as they try and continue building around Kobe Bryant.
Read full storyThe NBA free agency period has been at a standstill with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony deciding on what to do next and after meeting with the Miami Heat in Las Vegas, James has not yet made up his mind about the Cleveland Cavaliers or staying in Miami, while reports from ESPN have Melo staying in New York with the Knicks, although his agent is denying that he has decided anything.
Read full storyPau Gasol is one of the top free agents on the market and with Carmelo Anthony looking to team up with him, teams like the NY Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are going after him and once Melo and LeBron James pick their teams, Gasol likely will sign.
Read full storyThe NY Knicks have Carmelo Anthony in their sights and with recent reports saying he is waiting on LeBron James to make a decision, the Knicks may look at a trade with Amar'e Stoudemire, Iman Shumpert or Andrea Bargnani to the Philadelphia 76ers to clear out cap space to sign Melo and possibly LeBron too.
Read full storyThe Rockets were on of the most consistent offensive teams in the league last season and they are currently playing the Portland Trail Blazers in the playoffs as the fourth seed in the western conference playoffs. Howard has had a great first season in Houston playing with James Harden and according to Pro Basketball Talk, the Rockets and the Chicago Bulls are the top two options for Anthony if he opts out of his contract with the Knicks, which is he is expected to do.
Read full storyLeBron James is a free agent and it could be for the last time in his prime and teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Phoenix Suns, NY Knicks, Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers have tried to capitalize on that to sign the best player in the league and now James is deciding his next move, waiting out with Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh to see where things fall in free agency with Pat Riley in Miami.
Read full storyThe Chicago Bulls are a finalist for Carmelo Anthony in free agency with the NY Knicks and LA Lakers and now those teams are all awaiting his decision and the Bulls could look at a trade with Carlos Boozer to clear more cap space, while Pau Gasol also could play a factor, as the free agent has expressed interest in playing with Anthony and has been mentioned as a potential target for all three teams trying to sign Melo.
Read full storyThe Houston Rockets have offered Chris Bosh a max contract extension and that means a trade for Jeremy Lin is ready to go and it likely will be to the Philadelphia 76ers, as the Rockets realize they are now probably out of the Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James sweepstakes as they look to add Bosh for their own Big 3 involving Dwight Howard and James Harden, who had been mentioned in a potential sign and trade with the Knicks for Melo.
Read full storyThe Toronto Raptors are riding high after signing back Kyle Lowry in free agency and now any rumors involving trade deals with DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas or Terrence Ross to the NY Knicks are likely off, as the team now has a core to build around and GM Masai Ujiri will be looking to add players to that rather than trading any away.
Read full storyThe Chicago Bulls have made their pitch and now they are waiting to see what Carmelo Anthony decides to do and as this goes on the team is looking at potential signing Pau Gasol as another free agent option to convince Melo to come to Chicago and the team also has the option of trading or using the amnesty clause on Carlos Boozer, who is making a ton of money and could free up cap space for the team.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers are the top competition for Carmelo Anthony for the NY Knicks and the team has pitched Melo the idea of playing with Pau Gasol, Kobe Bryant and draft pick Julius Randle in the near future and the team also has the possibility of a Klay Thompson trade for Steve Nash with the Warriors if Golden State continues to engage in Kevin Love trade talks.
Read full storyThe LA Lakers are looking to make a splash this offseason with Carmelo Anthony on the free agent market and if he signs with the Knicks or Houston Rockets, names like Isaiah Thomas, Luol Deng, Chandler Parsons and Lance Stephenson are potential targets, especially now that Kyle Lowry is off the market and a Steve Nash trade for Klay Thompson with the Warriors is another possibility.
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