NBA News for 1/18

[Jay520]

Nets-Nuggets can't agree on 'Melo trade framework

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the proposed Carmelo Anthony trade says the holdup is over the framework of the deal, not the All-Star forward's willingness to commit to New Jersey.

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Amid trade talk, Pistons' Hamilton confined to bench

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The chant began at the end of the first quarter, and again in the final seconds of the half.

"We want Rip! We want Rip!"

It was no use.

If Detroit fans want to catch a glimpse of Richard Hamilton these days, chances are they'll have to look over to the sideline. The 32-year-old swingman who helped lead this franchise to an NBA title in 2004 has been benched for the last four games amid talk his days with Detroit could be numbered.


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Bulls' Rose, Thunder's Westbrook named Players of the Week

The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose and the Oklahoma City Thunder's Russell Westbrook today were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Jan. 10-16.

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[garnett_21]

I don't think anyone can agree on a Melo trade...lol...it'll happen, just not immediately...