The Regime Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 The Mavericks would be interested in making a trade for Carmelo Anthony without the assurance of an extension. Mark Cuban didn't refer to Anthony by name, however. "Yeah, in a heartbeat. Because then it's up to me to try to convince them to stay," Cuban said. "If everybody wants to give off a great player, we're always going to try to be opportunistic. But those calls typically aren't made. Those happen once every five years or so." Anthony has been linked to the Knicks, Nets and Bulls, but the Mavericks and Rockets would be interested in trading for Anthony without an extension. "I can't talk about other teams' players, but I'm always trying to be opportunistic," Cuban said. "If someone wanted to offer me a perennial All-Star for a second-round pick, I'm going to say yes." http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/210579/Mavericks_Interested_In_Renting_Anthony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted February 4, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 "If someone wanted to offer me a perennial All-Star for a second-round pick, I'm going to say yes."In other words... "I'll give away a second-rounder, maybe cash considerations, just to have a chance at keeping him...but I'm not stupid enough to go beyond that, and that's why we won't acquire Carmelo Anthony without a guarantee that he signs the extension." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish7718 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I think Cuban realizes and appreciates the challenge of being a good enough salesman to keep Melo in Dallas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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