Carmelo Anthony's house still for sale but price same as in July: Hedging his bets? (PHOTOS)

Yesterday, Carmelo Anthony told the Denver Post he would take a "hard look" at signing a Nuggets contract extension if he's not dealt to the Knicks, the Lakers or someone else by the February 24 trade deadline. But is there really a scenario that could keep Melo a Nug? The...

By Michael Roberts

February 10, 2011

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Yesterday, Carmelo Anthony told the Denver Post he would take a "hard look" at signing a Nuggets contract extension if he's not dealt to the Knicks, the Lakers or someone else by the February 24 trade deadline. But is there really a scenario that could keep Melo a Nug? The fact that Anthony put his luxury Denver house on sale last year was one of the first signs he was serious about leaving. Now, could the listing provide hope he might change his mind?

The online notice, presented by Kentwood Real Estate, remains active; a buyer is still being solicited. But home owners eager to unload property typically lower the price, particularly on big-ticket mansions, if they sit on the market for a long time. Not in this case, though. The price remains where it did last summer: $9.5 million.

Does this suggest that Melo's keeping his options open? Is he truly open to staying in Denver if the right opportunity doesn't present itself, rather than going to New York as a free agent and potentially losing millions of dollars -- a scenario we offered way back in June 2010? Tough to say -- but wouldn't it be nice?

Here's how the listing describes the property:

FAMOUS ATHLETES ESTATE-5.7 GATED ACRES, 21000 MAIN HOUSE WITH 3 SUPPORT BUILDINGS-7 CAR GARAGE-GUEST HOUSE-SOUND STUDIO-6 STALL BARN W/PASTURE-POND-GATED, FENCED-THEATER-GYM-8 BEDROOMS-15 BATHS-PERFECT CONDITION-DEEP WELL.

Page through the photos below to check out the spectacular pad:

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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