Preview: Cavaliers vs. Knicks

The last time New York came to Cleveland, they lost in overtime 109-102, which later became the only win for the Cavaliers in an 11-week stretch.

Antawn Jamison scored 21 points and nine rebounds that game, while Ramon Sessions scored 12 points and had four helpers as well.

However, that was in December and now it is February 25th, one day after the trade deadline.

Both the Knicks and Cavaliers were very busy prior to the deadline of 3:00pm. The New York Knicks are now without Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and a first-rounder.New York got Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups in return from Denver.

While Cleveland is now without Mo Williams and Jamario Moon and has Baran Davis from the Clippers and a projected top-ten draft pick in the 2011 draft.

The Cavaliers also traded their 2013 second-round pick to Boston for Luke Harangody and Semih Erdan later in the afternoon.

Both great moves for the respected teams in what direction the franchise's are moving. Cleveland is looking to rebuild with draft picks and New York is looking to win Championships sooner than later.

Carmelo and Chauncey made their New York debuts on Tuesday and did not disappoint, giving New York fans what they've been dreaming of since Carmelo stated he wanted to be a Knick before the season started.

Anthony scored 27 points and had 10 rebounds and Billups (who was called a throw in) scored 21 points and had 8 assists as well. They beat Milwaukee, 114-108 in their first game's as Knick's.

Anthony has averaged 36.5 points in his last two visits in Cleveland.

For the Cavaliers, the team will be most likely be short-handed tonight. Baron Davis, Luke Harangody and Semih Erdan are not expected to be ready for tonight's game against New York.

Cleveland's Ramon Sessions will look to continue his strong play in the month of February. Sessions is averaging 19.7ppg and 9.2 assists while starting.

For Jamison, in his last 25 games he has averaged 21.5 ppp and 7.7 rebounds at just over 37 points per game.

Cleveland has won nine overall against the Knicks and seven straight at the "Q".

Tip-off is at 7:30pm.

'Melo traded to Knicks: Cavs could be after Gallinari

Carmelo is no longer a Denver Nugget.

The blockbuster three-team trade sent Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups, Shelden Williams and Renaldo Balkman.

New York will send Wilson Chandler, Raymond Felton, Danilo Gallinari, Timofey Mozgov and a 2014 first-round pick with more picks and cash to come.

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, they will end up with Anthony Randolph and Eddy Curry's expiring contract in exchange for Corey Brewer being sent to the Knicks.

That is where we stand as of now. However, it was reported via ESPN that Denver, once the deal is complete will not hold on to Gallinari. Gallinari was the sixth pick of the 2008 draft and is a great outside shooter with lots of potential.

The Cavaliers were one of the teams to have interest in the young gunner for the right price.

Cleveland has been trying very hard to make something happen with the 14.5 million trade exception and other pieces on the roster to try in upgrade the current team.

The Cavaliers are in need of a 3-guard and Gallinari could be a likely fit for a struggling team such as the Cavs.

The other teams reported to have interest aree: the Nets, Clippers and Raptors.

Let the madness to trade deadline begin now that Carmelo is finally traded.