The Knicks have a handful of games remaining in their disastrous season and Carmelo Anthony, who was rumored to be on the move at this year’s trade deadline, may find himself playing for a new team next season. However, Anthony won’t be moved before sitting down with team president Phil Jackson, as Ryan Lazo of the New York Post relays.
“The chips will be on the table in that meeting. I mean, I don’t know what to expect, but I got a good feeling. Chips will be on the table,” Anthony said.
It appears as if Anthony is ready to leave New York, something that wasn’t clear earlier in the season, Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News writes. During today’s media session, the Olympian didn’t seem committed to playing for the Knicks beyond this season. Instead, he was cryptic about his future.
“I see the writing on the wall,” Anthony said. “You don’t know what the writing is on the wall, though, but I see it.”
The 32-year-old was more direct when asked about Scottie Pippen‘s recent comments, in which the Hall Of Famer criticized the Zen Master.
“I’m just glad people are speaking up,” Anthony said. “Whether it’s good or bad, people are speaking up having their opinion rather than me trying to convince or not convince people of the situation of what’s going on and I can just play basketball. Everybody sees what’s going on. So they’re going to have their own opinion.”
Anthony has two seasons worth approximately $54.2MM left on his deal after this season, though he could become a free agent as soon as the 2018 offseason should he activate his Early Termination Option.
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In a way Melo can’t lead the Knicks because they play in a huge market and he is 32 and not in his prime anymore, he is no longer averaging 28.7 ppg like he did 2013. If he wants to get a ring or two his best bet is going to the Clippers with a re-signed Paul and Griffin.
Going to Clippers for what?
As a Knicks fan I’d be happy to just let him go for a couple of number 1’s from them, since they draft towards the end. Perhaps add Lee’s contract in there and take back and expiring contract and they can have him. Open up the books and cap room for better signings, and hopefully a different GM.
I’ve been saying this since January . Fire Phil, trade Melo , let Rose walk and start the rebuild.
I agree that’s the right move but Dolan is one of the worst owners in sports. Teams in the NBA and other pro leagues have proven that owners like him will never win.
i really jusy dont know what the market is for melo. his options are
clips
celts
cleveland
And I think Boston proved when Cousins went for cheap they aren’t just taking any star who’s up for grabs. I don’t see them in on Melo.
knicks need to trade melo and let rose walk i watch the knick game vs miami the knicks won i was happy for that the knicks need to trade some of those players starting joakim noah he is damage goods the knicks need a f for a bad signing and trade thomas for future draft picks i would like the knicks to get kyle lowary from raptors he is a very good point guard or go for lew williams but the knicks need to start rebuild the team get it together phil.