The Nets will be mentioned in the Carmelo Anthony Sweepstakes until he's traded or signs an extension with Denver.

There have been reports that the Nets are working the "hardest" to acquire the three-time All-Star with the gaudy scoring numbers, being prepared to offer draft picks and young players.

Every report notes that the Nets have the assets that Denver would want in its rebuilding plan (if indeed that's what they wind up doing): expiring contracts, draft picks and young players.  Here's exactly what the Nets have in those areas should Billy King and Masai Ujiri start to burn up their cell phone batteries in the next few weeks.

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