J-Kidd tells Melo think twice about the Nets

via Fanhouse.com

Anthony's weekend may have been even more damaging for the Nets, and possibly encouraging for the Knicks. League sources confirmed a Yahoo! Sports report claiming the three-time All-Star was being told by former Nets that, in essence, a New York state of mind cannot be found in Newark. Former Nets and current Dallas point guard Jason Kidd was among those advising him against heading for New Jersey, according to a league source who spoke with FanHouse.

Anthony's list never included New Jersey, as he made it clear he wanted New York or Chicago above the rest but was believed to be open to the Clippers and perhaps Houston. The Bulls remain unwilling to include center Joakim Noah in any deal and have had no progress with the Nuggets as a result. The Clippers, similarly, have been unwilling to discuss forward Blake Griffin in a near-identical nonstarter. Houston, according to sources, remains "aggressive" in its pursuit but it's unclear if any progress has been made.