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There are multiple reports saying that the representatives of Carmelo Anthony will be in Denver Monday to get clarity on the trade status of the franchise star.

 

Additionally, there are reports saying that Anthony demanded the meeting between both sides because the 24-year-old has grown weary of his name swirling with trade rumors.

 

Saturday night, Anthony’s agent sent this message to Fox 31 sports denying the reported purpose of his trip.

 

“I am only coming to Denver to support Melo on his DUI case on Tuesday.  Any planned discussions with the Nuggets will be about any penalty if he is charged,” wrote Andrews.

 

In a follow up phone conversation later today, Andrews attempted to explain the genesis of the reports.

 

“Somebody could have told [the reporter] I was coming into town, and could have assumed I was trying to shake things up, but that is just not the case,” reiterated Andrews.

 

Andrews was asked whether the public should still assume trade talks won’t surface during a conversation about Anthony’s DUI case.

 

“I’m sure it will come up but the bottom line is I don’t have a meeting to talk about trades.”

 

To Andrews’ knowledge, Anthony has not demanded the Nuggets talk to him either, nor will Anthony be in Denver to talk with the organization himself at the beginning of the week.

 

“He won’t even be in Denver on Monday. Melo will be in Chicago with a USA basketball conference on Monday.”

 

Andrews was also asked whether Anthony would attempt to talk to the Nuggets via teleconference.

 

“There is no plan [for Anthony] to talk on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.”

 

Now, after all the confusion and frustration with these current reports, Andrews hinted he may not come to Denver after all.

 

“I feel like even if I show up now, people will assume that is why I was going there all along.”

 

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