The Works: Can The Nets Afford To Give Up Derrick Favors?

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Today in The Works: learning important lessons from the Melo trade drama; wondering how the Heat will make a stink again; and asking serious basketball questions about Joakim Noah and Al Horford.

But first, do the Nets really want to part with Derrick Favors?.

Not So Fast, New Jersey

It's become abundantly clear that, one way or the other, Carmelo Anthony is headed out of Denver. Where, at this point, is largely immaterial to me. As Eric and I discussed on Monday, the Nets -- even if down the road, they plan to make a run at Chris Paul -- would remain uninspiring. The Rockets, who have crept into the picture, will be recovering from the putative loss of Yao Ming for years to come. As of now, the Knicks appear to be little more than a smokescreen.

Whether or not we like it for Anthony, the Nets themselves will be thrilled to land Melo. And rightfully so -- he may not be an all-around menace like LeBron James or Dwayne Wade; a stud big man like Blake Griffin; or a point guard who can bring together an entire mediocre team and make it something better. But as a pure scorer (a term as contentious as "MVP" or "All-Star", I know), Anthony has few peers. Plus, people like him, and like to watch him. Certainly, he makes the Nets more relevant, if not vastly more competitive.

Still, there's one thing bugging me about this presumptive deal: the inclusion of Derrick Favors.

 

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