It’s been taking so long before disgruntled Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony puts his signature above that dotted line. Maybe he really intends to suit up for another team when tip-off time starts in the next NBA season, but where can we soon see him flash that old brilliance on the hard court?

The 26-year old Brooklyn native has, according to sources, openly discussed among his peers that he wants to play for the New York Knicks. But the Nuggets management just won’t take his desire to get traded and move forward from that point on.  The main premise is to keep Anthony and make a formidable line-up centered on him. But alas, the talented Olympian seems to hear nothing about all these talks.

Yahoo! Sports’ basketball analyst Kelly Dwyers points out what makes Anthony just another name sterling name in the sport.

“Because Carmelo Anthony isn't an all-around player like James, Bryant, or Wade, he really hasn't been able to take a playoff team on his shoulders and lead them to a postseason round that they probably don't deserve,” Dwyer writes in one of his most recent posts. “You're not going to see Melo grab the defensive rebound, drive coast-to-coast, and then pick up an and-one on the opposing team's big that puts the big on the bench and the Nuggies in the driver's seat, in some pivotal in-game run.”

Looking closely into Anthony’s brand of play, one could not help but notice the tremendous talent that the guy has. What could be a more appropriate way to describe the Nuggets shortcomings would be the lack of consistent production outside of Anthony, not to mention the right types of players that fit roles perfectly within the squad.

Yes, Chauncey Billups could score big and knock down those big shots from time to time. Flashy forward J.R. Smith could pile up the points from downtown all day, and Nene Hilario could bulldoze his way towards the basket after grabbing the offensive rebound, but that’s about it. The team surely needs more cohesion and support from players who know their roles on the team than just scoring.

And that’s what Anthony is surely missing with the Nuggets. His longing for a more potent crew that could play as one for the major part of the NBA season is what fuels his desire to bolt out George Karl’s squad and chase that championship title with another franchise.

Rumors are that a number of teams are interested to strike deals with the Nuggets in case the management decides to give in to Anthony’s demands.

The Rockets may offer a bright future for Anthony with a healthy Yao Ming and a more improved duo in Luis Scola and Aaron Brooks in tow. The Nets, on the other hand, can also make use of Anthony’s immense talent, coupled with the likes of Devin Harris, Brook Lopez, and rookie Derrick Favors. The Bulls, after having All-Star forward Carlos Boozer in their fold, will surely want to further shore up its roster with an explosive player, and Anthony will be a great complement to Derrick Rose and company.  And of course there’s Orlando, who can be a far brighter prospect with an intact and balanced lineup led by Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson.

There are lots of options for Anthony out there, but all of these simply boil down to one aspect: good decision-making.