The Rockets and Knicks have connected with regard to Carmelo Anthony, Ian Begley of ESPN writes, but the two parties haven’t gained traction on a possible deal. Per Begley, the Knicks aren’t exactly enamored with the idea of landing Ryan Anderson in exchange for the All-Star forward.
Commenting on the Begley tweet, Sean Deveney of the Sporting News posits that Houston could be banking on a buyout. The Rockets have, after all, made themselves considerably more appealing to Anthony now with the addition of his close friend Chris Paul.
Anthony has been the subject of trade rumors for over a year now but the recent shakeup in New York’s front office could potentially keep him within the organization. While Anthony’s no-trade clause puts him in the power position, a miserable relationship with former Knicks president Phil Jackson could have contributed to the forward being receptive to a move out of town.
The Cavaliers are another possible destination for Anthony, should the team ultimately decide to buy him out, something that at this point remains far from guaranteed.
A Dantoni, Melo reunion. Dantoni will be fired in a year. Haha
Hahahaha This.
-Knick fan who went through those times
Went through? I’m still going through it. Every year I say, it’s my last. But through and through orange and blue.
The Highs of Linsanity, and the Lows of Carmelo post-Linsanity
To this day, I truly think we had something special, but then Carmelo had to get his coach fired, Lin’s biggest supporter (Mike D’Antoni)
D’Antoni was actually sent packing, in a similar manner to Phil.
“Mutually agreed to part ways” LOL
Rockets don’t have money to create leverage and lack he players to entice the Knicks. Genuinely curious how this could work
The Knicks will be stupid enough to get back Ryan Anderson and a 2020 second rounder
Like the article said, after a buy out. The Rockets don’t have anymore trade assets. Well none they’re willing to part ways with.
Carmelo for Anderson HELL NO I WOULD TAKE 3 future 1 round picks
How bout 3 past first round picks? From the ABA?
Move Melo asap. The cost of Melo has to be .10 on the 1.00 after seeing what a year of PG13 gets you.