Nets making late push for Melo

It looked as though the Knicks were sure favorites to land Anthony, with the lakers doing little more than upping what New York would have to give Denver. However, the nets have re-entered into talks with the nuggets, certainly making things interesting for the Feb. 24th deadline. Melo originally said he wanted only to go to NY, LAL, or Chicago, however that didn't stop the new owner of the nets, Mikhail Prokhorov, from making a bold statement by pursuing him. However, when Anthony failed to immediately meet with the nets during talks, Prokhorov was offended, his ego probably a bit shaken, and abruptly took the deal off the table. Anthony claims that all the trade drama is not affecting him, but the underlying tone of his contact with the media lately suggests he is anxious for the situation to be resolved, especially because Denver fans and possibly even some Denver teammates have become frustrated with the huge distraction. At the very least, the nets throwing their hat in the ring will continue to drive up the price the Knicks will have to pay.