By Justin Worsley,
After months of rumors, speculations and battling their cross-river rivals, the New York Knicks have finally acquired their second super star.
The Denver Nuggets have agreed to trade small forward Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks for guard Raymond Felton, center Timofey Mosgov, and forwards Danilo Gallinari and Wilson Chandler as well as the Knick's first-round pick in 2014 and two second round draft picks.
The Knicks will also receive guard Chauncey Billups and Anthony Carter and forwards Renaldo Balkman and Sheldon Williams.
Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Corey Brewer will also join the Knicks in exchange for center Eddie Curry and Anthony Randolph.
Anthony is a four-time NBA All-Star who is averaging 25.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. He is the second All-Star to join the Knicks, Amar'e Stoudemire signed with New York this offseason and has helped lead the Knicks to a 28-26 record.
One thing that will be different for Anthony is his jersey number. Anthony has worn no. 15 since winning a national title with Syracuse, however, the Knicks have retired that number, twice, in honor of Earl Monroe and Dick McGuire. While no definite answer can be confirmed, rumors have has Anthony wearing either no. 13 or 30.
The Knicks were initially not going to offer as much as they did, however, they were forced to up the ante once the New Jersey Nets re-entered trade talks with a deal centered around rookie Derrick Favors. The deal stalled, however, when Anthony was mum on agreeing to a three-year extension with the Nets.
Anthony was expected to be a free agent this season, however, he has accepted a three-year $65 million extension in order to be traded.
New York has long been the favorite for a new home for Anthony. The 26-year-old is a Brooklyn native and has openly said he would sign an extension if he was traded to the Knicks.
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