The Pistons are still talking with the Nets, but Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free-Press writes that the team rejected the initial offer for a three-team trade that would have sent Carmelo Anthony from Denver to New Jersey.

"The Pistons passed on an offer that would have sent Hamilton and a first-round draft pick to the Nets," Ellis wrote.

"The Pistons would get New Jersey forward Troy Murphy (and his expiring contract) and center Johan Petro. The deal would allow the Nets to land coveted superstar Carmelo Anthony."

Detroit won't give up a potential lottery pick in any deal and aren't interested in taking back the three years remaining on Petro's contract.

According to Ellis, the Pistons would love to do a Hamilton-for-Murphy swap with the Nets, leaving the team to find another way to acquire Anthony.