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Carmelo Anthony has finally gotten his wish.The saga that has both interested and tortured NBA fans for the better part of this season appears to finally be over, as multiple reports are now confirming that Anthony has been traded to the New York Knicks.
The Denver Post first reported the deal, a blockbuster which involves nine players, three draft picks and millions in cash exchanging hands.
Anthony will head to New York, along with teammates Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams, Anthony Carter and Renaldo Balkman. In exchange, the Knicks will send Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler, Timofey Mozgov, the Knicks' 2014 first-round draft pick, the Warriors' 2012 second-round pick, the Warriors' 2013 second-round pick and $3 million in cash.
After months of dealing with the topic of the long-rumored trade on a daily basis, Nuggets head coach George Karl was understandably relieved to have things resolved.
"I'm glad it's over," Karl said. "I'm glad it's an opportunity to reinvent. I think everybody handled it as classy as you could handle it. There's some sadness to it, there always will be."
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A separate deal is reportedly in the works that will send Anthony Randolph and the expiring contract of Eddy Curry to Minnesota, with the Knicks acquiring guard Corey Brewer from the Timberwolves.
Anthony did not attend Denver's practice Monday, but not necessarily because a trade was imminent -- it was an excused absence, as Anthony stayed in Los Angeles following All-Star Weekend to tape an appearance on the Conan O'Brien show.
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