Reports are surfacing that the New York Knicks are considering a trade offer made by the Portland Trailblazers for Carmelo Anthony. With training camp looming for NBA teams, there is a sense of urgency mounting to get Anthony out of New York before the season begins. The deal that could see Melo land in the Pacific Northwest is considered to be a "Hail Mary attempt" if the deal with the Houston Rockets falls through. As reported by the New York Daily News, Carmelo was optimistically cautious about the move to Houston which could come as early as Monday. But since early July, the Trailblazers have thrown their name in the mix of potential landing spots for the all-star forward. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, "Portland believes the addition of a player such as Anthony would furnish it with talent and depth comparable to those of the top Western Conference contenders, except for the Golden State Warriors."
Right now the specifics of the offer have yet to be disclosed. However, the trade would have to be 'okayed' by Anthony who has a no-trade clause built into his current deal. If the Blazers are able to land Anthony, that would bring Portland its own formidable "Big Three" to compete in the Western Conference.
What do you think about Melo to the Blazers?
