Cleveland Cavaliers: Is Carmelo Anthony a Serious Target?
Carmelo Anthony has had his struggles this season in New York, and now the recent Phil Jackson controversy could put him on the Cleveland Cavaliers radar.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have recently been active in the trading market. First it was Kyle Korver, and is it possible that Carmelo Anthony could the next target?
The owner of FanRag Sports and supposed friend of Phil Jackson, Charle Rosen, said this regarding a potential Carmelo Anthony trade:
"He’s four months away from his 33rd birthday, his contract is humongous and contains a no-trade clause. It’s understood that he’d only accept being dealt to the Cavaliers or the Clippers."
Carmelo seemed to suggest that what Phil Jackson's friend, Charley Rosen, wrote about him may be Phil's thoughts as well.
— Frank Isola (@TheFrankIsola) January 15, 2017
Melo, who has seen his best days come and go, might also be open to accepting a trade sending him to any contender.
This New York Knicks have been a mess, and it seems that Carmelo has taken the heat from the entire city. Phil Jackson also is certainly not afraid of blowing this team up, and it might be smart for the sake of the Knicks to do so. Currently at 18-23, the Knicks could potentially make the playoffs with a strong second half, but for Jackson and the city of New York, a first round playoff exit will not suffice.
It is crucial to understand the demise of New York in order to accept that it is time to move on from Carmelo.