Despite what has become an obvious desire to play for the Knicks, several rival executives have told SI.com they believe Anthony will ultimately agree to sign a long-term extension with the Nets for the simple reason that, as one executive said, "Anthony is all about the money." At some point, in the midst of all the madness, the two men will find a quiet room to have a conversation, and the real bargaining can begin. Prokhorov didn't fly thousands of miles to watch the Skills competition. Despite Prokhorov's dramatic and public decision to withdraw from the negotiations for Anthony last month, an NBA source says Prokhorov is eager to meet with Anthony, to finally sit down and sell him on how his money and Anthony's game are going to revive the floundering franchise. The Russian billionaire will be in Los Angeles this weekend, as will Nets GM Billy King, who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to construct yet another trade package.
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