Several league sources on Monday told ESPN.com that they believe the Nets have emerged as the front-runner to acquire Carmelo Anthony.
Not only is Anthony willing to sign a contract extension with the Nets, sources say the club is willing to make an intriguing offer of Derrick Favors (the No. 3 pick in this year's draft), the expiring contracts of Troy Murphy and Kris Humphries, and at least one future first-round pick to Denver to land Anthony.