The rumored mega-trade that could send Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony to the New Jersey Nets, with multple players from three teams being put in motion, is reportedly “very close” and “could be completed within the next 48 hours.” The Nuggets, Nets and Detroit Pistons are all working with a massive amount moving parts, trying to get the money to line up, all centered around Anthony
Carmelo Anthony Trade Reportedly Close To Completion
The details break down as follows:
New Jersey Nets get: Carmlo Anthony, Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups.
Denver Nuggets get: Devin Harris, Derrick Favors, Anthony Morrow and at least two first-round picks.
Detroit Pistons get: Troy Murphy and Johan Petro.
According to a report by Nets beat reporter Al Iannazzone, the deal is close to completion.
“It’s pretty close,” said one league source.
“Something could get done in the next 48 hours,” another NBA source said.
With the magnitude of the proposed trade and the amount of contracts changing hands, the deal could fall apart at any moment. Still, this is the most encouraging sign we’ve seen so far that the Carmelo Anthony trade may yet happen.
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