Carmelo's Nuggets Jerseys -- They GOTTA Go!

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Carmelo Anthony's Denver legacy is nearly worthless now that he's a Knick -- in fact, a local athletic apparel store is desperately trying to dump his Nuggets jerseys ... for a FRACTION of its original price.

According to the website for Altitude Authentics, the formerly $350 jersey is now selling for the bargain basement price of $75.

FYI -- Melo's Knicks jersey is now on pre-sale ... for $249.99 ... but it won't be available until October 1st.

Denver. The new Cleveland.

Lenny Dykstra -- 'Charlie Sheen Is En Fuego!'

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Former baseball star Lenny Dykstra's getting his mitt out again -- just to coach Charlie Sheen for the new "Major League" flick.

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Lenny called in to the Dan Patrick Show with guest host Howard Eskin to tell everyone Charlie is already asking him to go out and play "long toss," and he's looking forward to helping the actor brush up on his "locker room rap" while preparing for the "Major League" sequel.

As for Charlie's movie screening party with Dykstra and several other baseball players -- including SF Giants' Brian Wilson ... Dykstra said Sheen is "en fuego" and it's easy to get people together when "you start sending private jets all over the place picking people up."

For the record, Lenny just drove to Charlie's house.

Carmelo Anthony Finally Lands in NYC

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Lookin' like 65-million-bucks ... Carmelo Anthony emerged from his NYC hotel this morning ... just hours after the New York Knicks officially announced his arrival to the squad.

Anthony -- who signed a 3-year extension with the Knicks before the trade with Denver was finalized -- is set to make his debut in tonight's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Case of Blake Griffin's Mysterious Dunk-a-Ruse

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Who really thought of the idea for Blake Griffin's car-jumping dunk? A basketball legend? A fan? Or Blake himself? And most importantly ... Blake can only afford a Kia? Cheap-ass Clippers.

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Carmelo Anthony Immortalized on Rye Bread

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You know you've arrived in New York City when the famous Carnegie Deli names a sandwich after you -- and Carmelo Anthony has landed in a HUGE way.

Carmelo's trade to the New York Knicks isn't even official yet, but Sandy Levine, owner of the Carnegie Deli, tells TMZ they are already launching the new Melo Sandwich and it is packed with everything you could ever want on a sandwich:

-- Pastrami
-- Corned Beef
-- Salami
-- Bacon
-- Tomato
-- Russian dressing
-- On rye bread

The sandwich will run you a cool $21.95 and that price was chosen for a reason -- if they sell around 3,000,000 of them ... it equals the $65 million contract Melo is likely to sign with the Knicks.

Antacid costs extra.

NBA Star's Baby Mama Tapped for 'Basketball Wives'

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Miami Heat superstar Chris Bosh has a brand new reason to watch VH1 -- TMZ has learned his baby mama Allison Mathis will be selected as a cast member on the next season of "Basketball Wives."

Sources close to the production tell us ... Allison completed three rounds of interviews with show execs recently and was so impressive ... producers will be offering her a spot on Season 3.

Allison brings a fair share of drama to the show -- she had a public legal battle with Chris over paternity payments for their daughter back in 2009.

No word on which current cast member Allison will be replacing ... but we're hearing the move doesn't bode well for Royce Reed.

The RIDICULOUS House That Jeter Built

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Derek Jeter dropped $7 million just for the land to build a nearly 31,000 square foot waterfront mega-home in Tampa ... and it's unbelievable.

The recently completed estate features two 3-car garages, a swimming pool, a billiards room, a memorabilia room, 9 bathrooms and 7 bedrooms for Jeter and girlfriend Minka Kelly to use at their discretion.

Welcome to St. Jetersburg!

Stedman Graham -- I Used to Be a PRO Baller

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Long before Stedman Graham was known by most as Oprah Winfrey's lover -- dude says he used to be a SERIOUS baller ... spending a few years playing basketball in a "European pro league!"

He's got more game than we thought.

Blake Griffin Evidence of a Dunk Contest SCANDAL?

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Blake Griffin is under attack from a fan who claims he FED the Clippers star the idea for the car-jumping alley-oop ... a fan who says he's been snubbed ever since this weekend's Dunk Contest.

The guy with the gripe is Michael Scrivner -- who claims he was watching ESPN earlier this month when he saw Griffin asking fans for dunk ideas ... so he fired off a twitter message to Blake on Feb. 8 specifically outlining the car dunk -- complete with the pass from inside the sun roof.

Now, Scrivner is PISSED that Griffin hasn't given him any credit for the idea -- telling TMZ, "He could have at least given me a shout out!”

Scrivner adds, "If he already had the idea for the dunk, why go on SportsCenter asking for ideas? It would be one thing if I had said to just dunk over a car, but the dunk was spot on everything I suggested.”

So far, no comment from Griffin's camp.

Former #2 NBA Draft Pick Arrested While Carrying Gun

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Stromile Swift -- the #2 pick in the 2000 NBA Draft -- was arrested in Shreveport, LA earlier this month after arriving to a woman's home with a gun in his pocket ... only to find Shreveport PD waiting for him.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the drama began on February 12 when cops responded to a vandalism complaint from a woman named Chaquinita Pouncy ... who also told police she'd been receiving threatening text messages from Swift.

While cops were conducting their investigation at Pouncy's home -- Swift happened to drive up ... and emerged from his car with a handgun in his pocket.

We're told Swift was "compliant" with officers and was eventually arrested on suspicion of aggravated assault and improper telephone communications -- both misdemeanors.

The 31-year-old -- who reportedly signed a $22 million contract with the Houston Rockets in 2005 -- was taken to a nearby station ... where he was booked and released after posting $778 bail.

Swift starred at LSU and was drafted second overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies in 2000. But he never lived up to the hype and now plays for the Shandong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association.

Tony Parker -- Three Hot Chicks Are Better Than One

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Enjoying the single life, Eva Longoria's ex-husband Tony Parker partied it up with a bevy of beauties at Lavo in Vegas this weekend.

The ladies were all wearing replica Parker jerseys.

They've really got his number.

Charlie Sheen I'm Ready for Another 'Major League'

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Charlie Sheen says he's ready, willing and TOTALLY DOWN to play Ricky "Wild Thing" Vaughn in another "Major League" sequel ... as long as the powers that be will greenlight a script.

Sheen just appeared on "TMZ Live" -- where he told us he's doing everything in his power to get a "Major League 3" movie on the big screen.

FYI -- Charlie knows the 1998 movie "Major League: Back to the Minors" is technically considered "ML3" ... but Sheen considers that movie an "abortion" -- and doesn't think it should be counted with the rest of the series.

CNBC's Darren Rovell solicited possible subtitles for the new "Major League" on his twitter. Vote for your favorite (right).

Kobe Bryant's Marriage Cemented in Stone

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With his wedding ring on full display, Kobe Bryant -- with his wife Vanessa and kids at his side -- had his hand and footprints cemented in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater this weekend.

Their marriage will always be solid as a rock.

Charlie Sheen's 'Married' -- Parties with MLB Legends

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Charlie Sheen tells TMZ ... "I'm married ... to baseball" ... and we now know which legendary MLB "spouses" he invited to party at his home on Friday ... and it's pretty damn impressive.

Sheen tells us ... in addition to flying in SF Giants pitcher Brian "The Beard" Wilson on his jet from Arizona to L.A. ... Charlie also imported Kenny Lofton, Todd Zeile, Eddie Murray, Lenny Dykstra and others.

We're told Pete Rose was supposed to show ... but got stuck somewhere and couldn't make it.

Charlie says he assembled the crew to screen his classic flick, "Major League" ... and he even brought in the writer and director, David S. Ward, to give an introduction in Charlie's private theater.

During the party, Charlie let some of the guys try on Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring ... which Sheen purchased at an auction more than a decade ago.

Charlie called it, "The ultimate VIP baseball excursion."

NFL Star Marion Barber Detained at Bev Hills Hotel

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UPDATE: TMZ has obtained footage of Barber carrying his baggage out of the hotel. Marion didn't say a word about the police incident this morning ... but he did pose for a photo with a kid.

Dallas Cowboys
running back Marion Barber was detained by LAPD officers in front of a Beverly Hills hotel this morning for allegedly "disturbing the peace" ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... cops received a call from SLS Hotel security complaining that Barber was being a disturbance.

We're told Barber was detained by police -- placed inside of a cop car in front of the hotel and investigated. Barber was neither arrested nor cited.

However, we're told Barber has agreed to check out of the hotel.

Slam Dunk Contest Kid -- I Can BREAKDANCE!

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Remember the little boy who lost his toy during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest this weekend??
Turns out ... the kid can MOVE!!!

Mohawk'd 10-year-old Bailey Munoz (aka Future Funk) was hanging with his pal Miles Brown backstage after the celeb All-Star game ... where the lil' breakdancers busted out some CRAZY moves!

In case you missed Bailey's cameo during the dunk contest -- check it out here. Have you ever seen a grown man dunk a basketball and bite a stuffed animal at the SAME TIME???