Knicks looking to trade for players to give Nuggets?

The Knicks could have three players on the All-Star team if a trade for Carmelo Anthony is completed before then. Donnie Walsh and his staff have been working to put together a lucrative package to offer the Nuggets and have talked with various other teams to assist in the deal. ESPN .com reported Thursday night that the Knicks have checked in with the Grizzlies about possibly including former lottery pick O.J. Mayo in a package to offer to Denver. An NBA source familiar with the Grizzlies ‘ plans said that despite what they have said publicly, Mayo is “way, way, way available” for a trade. They are down on Mayo, who recently got into a fight with teammate Tony Allen on the team plane. The Knicks have yet to make any formal offers for Anthony, nor have they engaged in serious negotiations with the Nuggets. The plan is to put together a formidable package – the Knicks also can offer Denver immediate cash relief with Kelenna Azubuike ‘s expiring contract, which will be insurance-paid after Game 41 – to compete with the Nets’ offer, which remains on the table. — Newsday