http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports....toni-wanted-to-trade-melo-for-deron-williams/
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Those differences were major ? D?Antoni wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Nets for Deron Williams. So reports David Aldridge of TNT and NBA.com.
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D?Antoni, the source said, had been advocating that the Knicks attempt to trade Anthony to the New Jersey Nets for guard Deron Williams, a deal D?Antoni believed would be beneficial for both franchises. But Dolan categorically declined that request, and the ?conflicting visions? between the owner and head coach about Anthony meant there was no way forward.
D?Antoni had hoped the Knicks? inspired and winning play with Lin as the centerpiece ? while Anthony and Stoudemire were injured ? would convince Dolan the Knicks could win without Anthony.
Those differences were major ? D?Antoni wanted to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Nets for Deron Williams. So reports David Aldridge of TNT and NBA.com.
Full article covers more.