Wilson Chandler

The Knicks are among the teams trying to acquire Rudy Fernandez from the Trail Blazers and they have offered forward Wilson Chandler.

A league source told ESPN.com’s Chris Sheridan that the Bulls and Celtics have each offered Portland a first-round draft pick in exchange for the Spanish swingman.

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Carmelo Anthony

If the Rockets or Nets can present an offer that is agreeable to the Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony is open to being traded to, and signing a long-term extension with, one of these two clubs.

The story was reported by Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, citing multiple league sources familiar with the situation.

The Knicks are believed to be Anthony’s top choice.

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Danilo Gallinari

The Knicks are reportedly willing to trade Danilo Gallinari as the centerpiece of a package to acquire Carmelo Anthony.

During his Tuesday show on ESPN Radio in New York, Michael Kay cited sources in reporting that the Knicks will offer Gallinari, a future first-round pick and Eddy Curry in a bid to acquire Carmelo Anthony from Denver.

Curry’s contract would be included to make the trade work under the salary cap.

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Eva Longoria, Tony Parker

Tony Parker’s wife, actress Eva Longoria, was overheard last night saying the San Antonio point guard wants to come to the Big Apple.

The couple was at sold-out Red Bull Arena last night in Harrison, N.J., to watch their friend Thierry Henry and the Red Bulls lose 1-0 to the L.A. Galaxy.

When asked if Parker’s presence meant he was coming to New York, she responded, “No, we’re just here watching [Henry].” When asked if her husband wanted to come to New York, she quickly flashed a smile, nodded her head and said, “Yes.”

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Carmelo Anthony

According to a story from Ken Berger of CBS Sports, Carmelo Anthony has a strong desire to play for the New York Knicks as soon as possible.

“Carmelo already wants to play in New York,” one person with knowledge of his plans told Berger. “He doesn’t need anybody to bring him there. He’s a gunslinger. That situation is perfect for him.”

Berger writes that “Anthony’s desire to play in New York is so strong, sources say, that those close to the three-time All-Star have scoffed at the efforts of executives touting themselves as being able to deliver him.”

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Roger Mason

The Knicks will sign Roger Mason, Jr. to a one-year contract worth $1.4 million.

New York will sign Mason in lieu of trading for Rudy Fernandez. Portland was seeking a future No. 1 pick for Fernandez.

Mason wrote on his Twitter page that he was heading to the Big Apple with “a BIG CHIP” on his shoulder.

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Shannon Brown

The Knicks have made a contract offer to Shannon Brown using a portion of their remaining salary-cap room, according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.

Brown is weighing whether to join the Knicks, where he may eventually win the starting two-guard job, or wait for the Lakers who are trying to shed Sasha Vujacic’s $5.4 million salary and relieve the luxury-tax burden of retaining Brown.

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Chris Bosh

LeBron will hear worse, but Chris Bosh earned an earful Wednesday while at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell.

Bosh, 26, who signed a six-year, $110 million deal with the Heat, rang the bell to promote his work with After-School All-Stars, which provides after-school activities to children across the US.

But as Bosh toured the floor, one trader heckled him, “It would have been a madhouse in here had you signed with the Knicks.”

Another said, “Come back in 2016.” Even a security guard got into the act, telling him: “Forget Miami, New York is where it’s at.”

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LeBron James, Chris Paul

Nobody is blaming Chris Paul for wanting out of New Orleans. The roster is a wreck, the Hornets fired a coach he liked, fired their general manager and ownership is changing hands.

And today, CP3 got an endorsement for someone that may sour some on Paul’s demands. LeBron James tweeted: “Best of luck to my brother @oneandonlycp3 . Do what’s best for You and your family.”

Brian Windhorst of the Plain Dealer put it rather brilliantly in just 140 characters : “These days ‘brand management’ & ‘doing what is best for your family’ apparently means turning off as many of your fans as possible. ”

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Chris Paul

According to a source with knowledge of his plan, Chris Paul has requested that the Hornets trade him to the Knicks, Magic or Lakers before the season begins.

“He wants out,” the source told Ken Berger of CBS Sports. “He wants to play with another superstar. He wants to follow LeBron’s model of teaming up with other great players.”

NBA sources say that members of Paul’s camp told them recently, “He’s not going to start the season in New Orleans.”

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