'Melo Touch.

By Migs

Let's forget about Lebron, the Lakers, and the streaking Mavericks for a moment.

So what of Carmelo Anthony and his expiring deal?

I feel that it is pretty much a slam dunk that the former Syracuse star will be dealt either at the trade deadline, or, in the offseason. Where will he go? Here are some possible scenarios for 'Melo.

I. Orlando

Proposed Deal= Vince Carter's Expiring Deal and Jameer Nelson for 'Melo and JR Smith

Basketball wise, this would be great for the Magic because it would give them a scorer who knows how to be a closer and a supersub in JR Smith, assuming he can keep his head on straight (perfect if and when people double-up on Dwight Howard late in games). Jameer Nelson could team up with Chauncey Billups in the backcourt to create an intriguing small-ball combo, and Vinsanity's expiring deal would provide Denver with enough flexibility to eventually go under the cap. Damn that oft-injured Kenyon Martin and his $16,545,454.

II. Dallas

Proposed Deal = Caron Butler, JJ Barea, and DeShawn Stevenson and cash for 'Melo, and Arron Afflalo.

Mark Cuban's trigger finger is always itchy, and so, who knows, he may be able to orchestrate a deal that would net him the player that torched his Antoine Wright some seasons back in the playoffs. Anthony would give Dallas the bonafide star it has yearned for to place alongside Dirk Nowitzki, and Arron Afflalo would be able to temporarily provide relief while French phenom Rodrigue Beaubois is on the shelf. Butler could work out as a short term star to appease Denver fans, JJ Barea could be an affordable spark plug off the bench, and DeShawn Stevenson could compete with Chris "Birdman" Andersen for wackiest hair in the league. Here's to hoping DeShawn doesn't do his Beelzeebub beard on us again anytime soon.

III. Knicks

Proposed Deal = Kelenna Azuibuike, Eddy Curry, Danilo Gallinari, and cash/a pick, for 'Melo, and Chris Andersen

'Melo would have to put his fist down for this to happen. The trend in the NBA lately has been for stars to team up with other stars in pursuit of basketball glory, and 'Melo taking a possible paycut for this deal to become a reality wouldn't be out of the question, considering that Anthony's fellow stars, Kevin Garnett, Dwyane Wade, Lebron James, et al, have already jumped onto the "Superfriends" bandwagon. Putting Anthony alongside Amare Stoudemire would be nasty. Throw in Mike D'Antoni's devil may care system and what you've got is a beast. The Nuggets would be able to get a quality young player in Gallinari (he can only get better), an expiring deal in Curry, and a decent reserve in Azuibuike, who has been somewhat beset with injuries as of late. Doing this deal would mean the Mile High city going into rebuilding mode, and New York going gangsta.

IV. Washington

Proposed Deal = Gilbert Arenas, and a bag of Lays for 'Melo and a Leprechaun

Yes we can? Only Obama can say that in Washington. This deal? Dream on, Wizards fans. Denver's not going to do it.

Or he could just go to Boston, play for peanuts, and assist in vanquishing those Lakers forever.

So who's crazy now, me, or those Wizards fans?

-MC-