Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
The Knicks balked at acquiring Carmelo Anthony on Monday because they would have had to give up too much in return, according to the Daily News.
According to the report, citing a “team source close to the negotiations,” the Nuggets wanted three starters, including Danilo Gallinari and Raymond Felton, plus Eddy Curry’s expiring contract and at least one first-round pick.
The Knicks would have gotten Anthony and Chauncey Billups in return.
Asked about the trade rumors after practice Monday, Felton said, “Honestly, I don’t care about it. I don’t even talk about it. I don’t even entertain it. It goes in my ear and go out the other.”
The trade deadline is Feb. 24.
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Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
The Knicks balked at acquiring Carmelo Anthony on Monday because they would have had to give up too much in return, according to the Daily News.
According to the report, citing a “team source close to the negotiations,” the Nuggets wanted three starters, including Danilo Gallinari and Raymond Felton, plus Eddy Curry’s expiring contract and at least one first-round pick.
The Knicks would have gotten Anthony and Chauncey Billups in return.
Asked about the trade rumors after practice Monday, Felton said, “Honestly, I don’t care about it. I don’t even talk about it. I don’t even entertain it. It goes in my ear and go out the other.”
The trade deadline is Feb. 24.
And like ZAGS on Facebook.
