Where Brooklyn At?

Carmelo Anthony, looking to return home to the New York market may soon have his wish granted.

By now, we have all seen the proposed trade that would send Anthony, Chauncey Billups, and Rip Hamilton to the Nets, Derek Favors, Devin Harris, Anthony Morrow, two first round picks, and a number of role players to the Nuggets. The Pistons would receive Troy Murphy and Johan Petro, ultimately two expiring contracts in exchange for Hamilton. This deal has been leaked for almost a week now and could be completed at any time.

The Nets would finally land a marquee star, as a result of gutting their current roster, to build around after losing out on "The Big Three" to the Heat the past off-season. Anthony would land in one of the biggest sports markets, which he has stated is a major factor. Of course, 'Melo would have to play in Newark while the Nets wait to move to Brooklyn and would also have to wait for the roster to fill out. He would have a young center, Brook Lopez to work with and also, if the Nets only have to give up two of their five first round picks over the next two years, they have more chips. The Nets could decide to keep those picks and build or move them for players.

Chauncey Billups, the Denver native, would once again be on the move. He would be reunited with his old teammate Rip Hamilton, and would clearly be the leader on a young Nets team. Billups only has two years remaining on his deal, which leaves the door open for Chris Paul in 2012.

Mikhail Prokhorov

All of this speculation is for nothing though, it all comes down to if the trade is completed and if 'Melo will reach a contract agreement with the Nets. If the deal is completed, I can't see him turning it down. He has really burned some bridges in Denver and is it really that much of a better situation than New Jersey. Mikhail Prokhorov and Billy King will make their pitch to 'Melo, a pitch that Lebron James said was very impressive, and he will be on board.

If the Nets can land 'Melo then their franchise has taken a giant step towards the future of building a championship franchise in Brooklyn.