That headline is not a joke, unless Newsday's Alan Hahn is pulling an elaborate rouse. Hahn reports that the Denver Nuggets are demanding rookie Russian center Timofey Mozgov in a proposed trade that would send All-Star Carmelo Anthony to the New York Knicks. Mozgov, 24, is averaging four points and three rebounds a game for New York this season.
The Knicks signed Mozgov to a three-year contract worth $8 million last summer, but coach Mike D'Antoni has been hesistant to use him too often, instead opting for veteran Ronny Turiaf or a line-up starring Amar'e Stoudemire at center. Losing Mozgov, though, would hurt D'Antonio's flexibility, assuming he'd like Anthony and Stoudemire to play their natural positions (small and power forward, respectively) in a potential playoff match-up with traditionally sized teams like the Celtics or Bulls.
Earlier Sunday, the Knicks reportedly presented a final offer that did not include Mozgov or rookie Landry Fields. Hahn reports that if the Knicks won't include Mozgov, the Nuggets will instead deal 'Melo to the New Jersey Nets. But it remains unclear whether Anthony would sign an extension with New Jersey. If he doesn't, the Nets won't trade for him.
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Replacing Gallo?
If the option was to replace Danilo with Mozgov, I would absolutely give the deal. It allows the Knicks to keep the Landry-Gallo-Amare core and the fans don’t have the same bond with Timofey as they do with Danilo. It just became a no-brainer to me.
by JWein on Feb 20, 2011 10:53 PM EST reply actions
Not replacing Gallo with Mozgov....
They want the Knicks to ADD Mozgov to existing deal.
by nets-fan-in-ct on Feb 21, 2011 12:48 AM EST reply actions
GALLO or not
It dosent matter whether they do it or not. i just saw a statement from denvers owner saying he isnt doing anthony any favors in my oppinion and thats all it is is nets are in the trade option cuz no one can match it and mello wont go there n they know it and there being difficult with the knicks to fuck with anthony hes going to get stuck signing in the off season with knicks
by Sean Truxal on Feb 21, 2011 1:39 AM EST reply actions
gallo or not
It dosent matter whether they do it or not. i just saw a statement from denvers owner saying he isnt doing anthony any favors in my oppinion and thats all it is is nets are in the trade option cuz no one can match it and mello wont go there n they know it and there being difficult with the knicks to fuck with anthony hes going to get stuck signing in the off season with knicks
by Sean Truxal on Feb 21, 2011 1:40 AM EST reply actions
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