There’s been a great deal of talk about exactly where Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony could be traded this season. The strongest buzz has been for the NY Knicks, although a new heavyweight might have entered the arena, reports ESPN. Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers might be the next big National Basketball Association headline.
All about the Carmelo to Lakers trade
It is very possible for a Carmelo Anthony to Lakers trade to occur. Mere days after former Lakers legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson proclaimed that the team has to change something in order to win a championship, Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak told the LA media that he is open to a trade. Carmelo and his wife, Music Television personality La La Vazquez, purchased a home in Los Angeles last summer, too. Lakers representatives have coyly denied interest.
Details on the Lakers
The first in Pacific Division is the Lakers that also have 36-16. Answers are being looked for by the team though since lots of high-profile losses have happened. Anthony would be exactly what the Lakers need as he is a strong scorer. He’s a dominant scorer who can pull up for the jumper or abuse smaller players down low (‘Melo is 6-foot-8, 230 pounds). With Pau Gasol, Bryant and Lamar Odem, the Lakers would be unstoppable. Guarding them would be hard.
The sacrifice the Lakers is willing to make
If the Carmelo Anthony to the Lakers deal goes through, ESPN reports the Lakers would likely move oft-injured center Andrew Bynum. Interior scorers can have difficulty scoring with the size and mobility of Bynum. Still, the durability of him is questioned. In accordance with ESPN, more players than just Anthony may be offered since salary is a major concern of the Nuggets right now. Also, the NBA requirements would all be filled with a straight up trade between Carmelo Anthony and Andrew Bynum.
Other Carmelo Anthony trade possibilities
The NY Knicks have been talking to the Denver nuggets about Carmelo Anthony trade as well as the Los Angeles Lakers. A three team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves was one of the deals that have not occurred yet. None of the speculated deals have been happening. There were calf and ankle injuries that Kicks forward Wilson Chandler sustained. That means the trade hasn't happened yet.
Information from
ESPN
sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=6101304
ESPN Los Angeles
espn.go.com/blog/los-angeles/lakers/post/_/id/15841/the-philosophy-of-trading-andrew-bynum
Los Angeles Times
latimesblogs.latimes.com/sports_blog/2011/02/dont-count-on-carmelo-anthony-coming-to-lakers.html
Lakers’ Ron Artest on how to guard Carmelo Anthony
youtube.com/watch?v=a-QTcU9YEi8
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