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Melo Ain’t Going Anywhere?

Just where is Carmelo Anthony going to play this upcoming NBA season? Will he continue to be a Nugget?

Sources say that the four-way deal sending Melo to the New Jersey Nets is “dead.” Anthony actually attended Denver Nugget’s first day of training camp.

The Nuggets particularly George Karl and J.R. Smith remain hopeful that Anthony will stick around. Anthony, who averaged 28.2 points last season in leading the Nuggets to their second straight Northwest Division title has yet to sign off on a three-year, $65 million extension that’s been on the table since June.

Around the League

… Is Gilbert Arenas really growing up? On his first public appearance since the guns and the conviction, a new Gilbert showed. A serious Agent Zero. Should we give him a chance? He told that the only place he wants to smile is on the court.

Maybe he is out to prove something to everyone. And maybe even to himself.

… Will Orlando Magic’s experiment in their lineup this upcoming NBA season help them conquer the East? The Magic is planning to move Rashard Lewis to his natural small forward position while letting Brandon Bass play the power forward position.

Lewis will now need to defend on the perimeter instead of banging bodies with the likes of Kevin Garnett and Pau Gasol.

… Miami Heat’s Big Three intends to answer their critics on the court. Despite being criticized not only by NBA fans around the league but by the legends such as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley, James intends to move forward and not to dwell with the past.

The Big Three sees a bright future for this Miami Heat team. When will that bright future be? It needs to be this upcoming season.