Nets Trying To Get Billups And RIP Along With Anthony

[The Rebel]

I don't see how Melo has any chance of a title with Boston, Miami and Orlando looming over them in the East even after this deal. They can't even hope for Chris Paul until 2 more years. He'd be better off in the West, which with the Lakers' current state is almost wide open up to the WCF.

Agree. In a couple of years the Lakers will not be as dominated. I honestly think he should go to the Mavs. Cuban should make it happen.

MAvs have no where near the young assets/picks that the Nets are offering.

[Joe Berry]

Are Melo, Billups playing tonight? any news?

[J Smitty]

Are Melo, Billups playing tonight? any news?

Both are playing. Warming up as we speak.

[AmareNY]

Looks like the trade going to happen this time around.

[ClarenceDerozan]

Is Carmelo even a top 10 player in the league anymore?

[AmareNY]

Is Carmelo even a top 10 player in the league anymore?

Yes he is

[food4thought]

good luck Nets stuck with a crappy team. lol @ detroit 2004 lineup except Billups and Hamilton are running on their last legs.

Melo will be pouting very soon.

[ikidunot]

Woj is saying if this trade goes though, It will involve 13 players.

[Flash3]

Any word if he will sign a new deal if he goes over to the nets?

[bullsnewdynasty]

Really is almost a no brainer for Denver. Still don't see New Jersey as that good of a team though, especially without Billups. That team looks to be Atlanta/New York type level at best IMO.

[Liqourish]

If the Detroit part stays as reported, it's a great deal for them. They move Rip for an expiring contract and don't have to give up their 1st.

[food4thought]

Any word if he will sign a new deal if he goes over to the nets?

according to Woj, yes he is.

[Blackmun]

Any word if he will sign a new deal if he goes over to the nets?

Even the Nets can't be crazy enough to make this deal unless it's an Extend & Trade.

[Flash3]

Any word if he will sign a new deal if he goes over to the nets?

Even the Nets can't be crazy enough to make this deal unless it's an Extend & Trade.

Yikes. That is going to suck BIG time for NY, who was in dire need of a star wing player to pair with Amare/Felton.

[food4thought]

ChrisMannixSI

League sources say Billups is only interested in leaving DEN if it means playing for a winner. Buyout a real possibility if he's sent to NJ.


still looks like Billups not wanting any part of NJ.

[VCRJKidd15]

why do people still ask if melo will sign an extension if he goes to the Nets? The Nets wont accept the damn trade if he wont sign

[Jose_Matador]

Looks like Carmelo has finally caved in ... I lost respect for Melo if he in fact extended with NJ, the new CBA couldn't be so bad that you would choose money and mediocrity over a chance to compete and still make a great salary.

[Flash3]

Looks like Carmelo has finally caved in ... I lost respect for Melo if he in fact extended with NJ, the new CBA couldn't be so bad that you would choose money and mediocrity over a chance to compete and still make a great salary.

To some players, financial security might mean more than rings and accomplishments. Who knows what's his driving force

[eathb_au]

Looks like Carmelo has finally caved in ... I lost respect for Melo if he in fact extended with NJ, the new CBA couldn't be so bad that you would choose money and mediocrity over a chance to compete and still make a great salary.

In that case, he'd re-sign with Denver.

[food4thought]

I hope Billups goes to Miami after his buyout, that way Carmelo Anthony would be stuck in mediocrity for the rest of his NBA career.

First round exit, after first round exit, after first round exit.