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Chris Dempsey wrote:But unlike Anthony, Nene – a native of Brazil – has grown to love the city of Denver, state of Colorado and desperately desires to stay. He wants to extend his contract with the Nuggets and says those talks have begun to some degree. He does plan to not opt out of the final year of his deal, which will pay him $11.6 million next season.

Chris Dempsey wrote:Asked specifically if he wants to extend his contract with the Nuggets, Nene said “Definitely. I love the city. But I can’t control it. So that’s why I said my agent is going to do what’s best for me. I want to stay here. I have friends, I have family. All the fans have been supportive, they’ve been good to me. That’s what I can say.”

Pressed on the subject, asked if he was sure he wants to remain a Nugget, Nene said “Who’s not sure? I’m doing my job. I’m very sure.”

The Rebel wrote:haven't you heard everybody is willing to take Nene's contract with Melo, but do not expect as many assets as we would if we only traded Melo, as they are doing us a favor by taking on all that salary for someone who is only a very good center, and not a superstar.

Because Anthony is not the only player they are trying to deal, and a number of secondary trades have been discussed in the event that Melo is moved. The player drawing the most interest is their center, Nene, with the Houston Rockets at the front of the line offering a combination of young players and draft picks to give the Nuggets more of the rebuilding pieces they are seeking.

GhostRaider2007 wrote:Rumor comes from Chris Sheridan:

Because Anthony is not the only player they are trying to deal, and a number of secondary trades have been discussed in the event that Melo is moved. The player drawing the most interest is their center, Nene, with the Houston Rockets at the front of the line offering a combination of young players and draft picks to give the Nuggets more of the rebuilding pieces they are seeking.

Link to article:
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/columns/story?columnist=sheridan_chris&id=6130436

@JAM05028 Supposedly it's Yao/Chase/picks for Nene/Harrington about 13 hours ago

@JAM05028 The Rockets want Harrington....dynamic scorer at 2 positions... about 13 hours ago

The Rebel wrote:If Melo goes to the Nets I would take budinger, Patterson, and a 1st or 2 with Yao's expiring for Nene and Harrington. Gives us a good young front court that could develop along with lawson and Afflalo.

If melo goes to the Knicks, then it really depends on if who exactly they get and what they do with those players. I don"t see the need for 4 SFs but that is just me, even if I really do not like half of them.

inquisitive wrote:

The Rebel wrote:If Melo goes to the Nets I would take budinger, Patterson, and a 1st or 2 with Yao's expiring for Nene and Harrington. Gives us a good young front court that could develop along with lawson and Afflalo.

If melo goes to the Knicks, then it really depends on if who exactly they get and what they do with those players. I don"t see the need for 4 SFs but that is just me, even if I really do not like half of them.

Rockets won't give up that much for Nene and Harrington. They really don't even want Harrington. They might have a slight interest in Nene, but they would at the most likely offer Jeffries(expiring), Budinger, and Hill for him or a combo of them with Yao expiring.

76ciology wrote:Hawes + Iguodala for Chandler + Nene! Iggy would benefit both JR Smith and Galo.

The Rebel wrote:

inquisitive wrote:

The Rebel wrote:If Melo goes to the Nets I would take budinger, Patterson, and a 1st or 2 with Yao's expiring for Nene and Harrington. Gives us a good young front court that could develop along with lawson and Afflalo.

If melo goes to the Knicks, then it really depends on if who exactly they get and what they do with those players. I don"t see the need for 4 SFs but that is just me, even if I really do not like half of them.

Rockets won't give up that much for Nene and Harrington. They really don't even want Harrington. They might have a slight interest in Nene, but they would at the most likely offer Jeffries(expiring), Budinger, and Hill for him or a combo of them with Yao expiring.

then Rockets will not end up with Nene, hell rumor I heard out of someone in houston is that the Rockets offered yao, Budinger, and multiple 1st round picks.

gswhoops wrote:Two questions for Denver fans re: Nene

1. What are the odds that Nene gets traded now that Melo is in NY?

2. What, if anything, would Denver want from Golden State in return for Nene? We've called about him before so I'm sure our front office will be trying again to get him.