There’s been a fantastic deal of talk about exactly where Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony can be traded this season. Carmelo trade destinations have been several, including the New York Knicks. However now a big name has thrown its hat into the ring, reports ESPN. Carmelo to the Lakers may be the next big NBA headline.
Carmelo Anthony to Lakers trade taking place
A trade from Carmelo Anthony to Lakers could occur. It is possible. Lakers legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson said that something had to be changed by the Lakers if they were going to win. Just days after this, the Los Angeles Media spoke with Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak who said a trade is an option. Carmelo and his wife, MTV personality La La Vazquez, bought a home in LA 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 a lot of high-profile losses have happened. The Lakers need a strong scorer. That means Anthony would work perfectly. Since Melo is 6 foot 8 and 230 pounds, he can do so several things while being an excellent scorer. It would be very hard to guard the Lakers with Bryant, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.
The give up the Lakers are prepared to make
It is possible that the Carmelo Anthony and Lakers deal won't go through, reports ESPN. If this is the case, Andrew Bynum will most likely be who the Lakers determine on. Interior scorers can have a difficult time scoring with the size and mobility of Bynum. Nevertheless, the durability of him is questioned. The current National Basketball Association bargaining agreement would work with a trade of Anthony for Andrew Bynum even though Nuggets want to shed salary meaning more players can be offered, reports ESPN.
More things that can occur with Carmelo Anthony
The New York Knicks have been talking to the Denver nuggets about Carmelo trade as well as the LA Lakers. After months of speculation, none of the potential trades – some of which involve the Minnesota Timberwolves to make a three-team deal – have come to fruition. There were calf and ankle injuries that Kicks forward Wilson Chandler sustained. That means the trade has not occurred yet.
Details 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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