It is well known that Carmelo Anthony would like to wind up with the Knicks or Bulls.  The Nuggets are high on Derrick Favors, so the Nets would seem to be their preferred trading partner.

What is still unknown -- and has been the subject of numerous conflicting reports -- is whether Anthony would accept a trade to New Jersey.  He can essentially exercise veto power over any trade simply by refusing to sign a contract extension with the team that seeks to acquire him.

On Monday, Anthony sounded as if he was content playing out the season and becoming a free agent next summer.

"Right now, I'm leaving my options open," he said. "At the end of the season, I'll sit down with my team, sit down with the Nuggets, we'll discuss it and go from there. Right now, I'm not really too focused on that."