Here's a piece by chris tomasson where Melo directly denies having given an ultimatum to the Nuggets front office about where he woudl like to go.

http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/12/13/carmelo-anthony-knicks-trade/

I do find this promising, because I like the idea of multiple suitors who compete and push up Melo's trade value. I also like the idea of maybe keeping him, although I ain't holding my breath.