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The Lob and the Jam: Should the Clippers trade for Carmelo Anthony?

By Ryan Snellings

Jan 17, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) guards Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Los Angeles Clippers won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) guards Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin (32) during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Los Angeles Clippers won 109-94. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Paul Tooke

If you would have asked me if the Clippers should trade for Carmelo Anthony 3 or 4 weeks ago, my answer would be a strong “NO”. However, now that we have more details about how we could acquire Melo, I have to say yes, we should. The possibility of us gaining Anthony while losing just a couple of bench players is an opportunity that requires a lot of attention from Doc. It could be an absolute steal. The Paul, Redick, Griffin, Jordan lineup has not won us a championship yet. Adding Carmelo Anthony could change that outcome. The Knicks want him gone, and we want a championship before Paul and Blake have the chance to sign elsewhere this offseason. Trading bench players for Melo is a risk worth taking, and we will regret not taking it if Chris, Blake, or JJ walk away this Summer.

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