Knicks get: Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Renaldo Balkman, Anthony Carter, Corey Brewer
Nuggets get: Raymond Felton, Timofey Mozgov, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Knicks 2014 first-round pick, two second-round picks from New York via Golden State, and $3 million dollars
Timberwolves get: Anthony Randolph, Eddy Curry
The Knicks gave up quantity, not necessarily quality. Getting Carmelo is a big steal no matter how you look at it. Some say the Knicks gave up too much but what they forget is that the league/ world will not end after this season. If not this season, then next year or the next, the NY star-power will draw other players to the Big Apple like a magnet. Players always seem to follow the stars. NY will fill out its roster, and Mike D'Antoni has some real firepower to work with (the 2nd and 5th leading scorers this NBA season). They're not expected to win this season anyways but should make the playoffs interesting if they can gel quick enough. At the same time, the Nuggets don't lose too much steam despite losing their franchise leader. Impressive deal by both sides, T-Wolves an afterthought.
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Raptors get: James Johnson
Bulls get: 2011 first-round pick via Miami
I only remember jumping out of my seat when LeBron stared down the poor rookie, then dunked on him which may be the best dunk I have ever watched happen live, I'm not even exaggerating. He's a solid sophomore that fits the Raptors youth movement, and could thrive if given time in the Raptor rotation. Raps don't give up much either, sending Miami's first round pick the had acquired in a previous deal (would've been late first-round anyways).
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