Will he be traded to the Knicks?  Would he sign an extension with the Nets?  How much is too much to trade?  Can the Nuggets find a way to keep him in Denver?  Is Walsh still in control or is Isiah back making moves for the Knicks?  The questions and rumors about the immediate and long term fate of Carmelo Anthony seem like they will never end. (more…)

With news breaking earlier today that the Nets have a deal in place for Carmelo Anthony, the Knicks reportedly have jumped back into the running with an offer of their own.  There is no telling whether Anthony would sign an extension with the Nets.  It is therefore conceivable that the Knicks’ offer might be the best Denver can do.

Via NY Daily News:

“James Dolan met with Carmelo Anthony late Thursday in Los Angeles, The Daily News has learned, in what could be the first step in Anthony being traded to the Knicks.

Although the Nets and Nuggets have agreed on players that would be included in a proposed blockbuster trade, the Knicks and Nuggets are scheduled to hold a conference call on Friday afternoon, a high ranking Knicks official tells The News.”

Nothing is done yet, as there has been no confirmation that Carmelo Anthony will sign a contract extension with the Nets.  However, it appears like the Nets might have finally ended the Carmelo Anthony trade speculation by sending a a host of players including Devin Harris and Derrick Favors, along with several first round draft picks to the Nuggets in a deal for Anthony and several role players.

If the Nets do land Anthony, and he signs the extension, it will be a sad day for some Knicks fans, who had every reason to believe that Anthony would be a Knick next season, one way or another.  But if NJ seriously overpays for Melo’ services, does that make it a more easy pill to swallow for you?

In the 1st of a couple of ticket giveaway contests this season, KnicksTweets and TiqIQ are teaming up to send one lucky tweep (and friend) to Dirty Jersey tomorrow to represent your New York Knicks with pride at the Knicks-Nets game at the Pru.

As you can see average prices for the game are $148, compared to the next Knicks/Nets game at MSG, which is going for $167.  If you’re looking to do some reverse commuting for your nightlife on a Saturday night, upper level tickets start at $43 and lower levels start at $148

But you can pay nothing!  The contest rules are simple.

To be eligible you must:

1. Be on Twitter
2. Follow @TiqFeed_NYC and @KnicksTweets on Twitter
3. RT the contest Tweet by @KnicksTweets
4. Reply to @TiqFeed_NYC with a response to the following question:  “Why would Carmelo prefer NYC to New Jersey?”
5. Include the hashtag #KTC

The contest winner will receive a pair of tickets to tomorrow’s game.  Monitor your Twitter account closely, as a winner will be announced via Twitter by noon tomorrow.

Good luck and LET’S GO KNICKS!!!

According to ESPN’s Chris Broussard on Twitter:

But Melo still holds the cards (as per Newsday’s Alan Hahn on Twitter):

Via Ken Berger’s Blog on CBS Sports:

The Nets have begun putting into motion a plan to acquire several assets that the Nuggets have asked for in a potential blockbuster trade for Carmelo Anthony, two people familiar with the situation told CBSSports.com.

The first step, agreed to in principle Tuesday, is a three-team trade in which the Nets get a first-round pick from the Rockets and another one from the Lakers. New Jersey sends Terrence Williams to the Rockets and Joe Smith to the Lakers, who send Sasha Vujacic to the Nets, the people familiar with the framework of the deal said.

The deal can’t be finalized until Wednesday because Smith signed as a free agent this past summer and isn’t trade-eligible until then. (more…)

What can we say about last night’s win?  The Knicks game out on fire in the 2nd half and beat a team they were supposed to beat.  When was the last time that happened (besides this current stretch)?

Co-captains’ Ray Felton and Amar’e Stoudemire were terrific, individually and running the pick-and-roll.

We must, of course, temper expectations, as the best team the Knicks have beaten in their 7-1 run was Golden State, without David Lee.  Remember, they got whooped by Atlanta and their interior defense is atrocious, but if you are watching closely, you can see this team is starting to gel.

Onto highlights from last night’s game via MSG:

Quotes that most stand out:

“New York (Knicks) are the only team that Carmelo would definitely re-sign with.”

“The feeling around the league is that most people think they have to get this done before training camp.”

Again, if you believe that Carmelo wants the Knicks, we see this situation getting uncomfortable before it gets resolved.