Despite Phil Jackson being ousted as the President of the New York Knicks a main mission for the team remains the same. Find a home for former All-Star Carmelo Anthony. Jackson was openly stating that the team needs to find a new home for Melo and was reportedly open to discussing a buyout. But with Jackson gone, the Knicks now see no benefit to waiving Carmelo, instead, they want to get something back for the former scoring champion.
The longtime destination Carmelo Anthony has been linked to is the Cleveland Cavaliers but due to recent transactions, a second team is now in the running to secure his services. The Houston Rockets, with Chris Paul on the roster, are suddenly a team that Anthony would be interested in joining.
Following from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Carmelo Anthony, a 10-time NBA All-Star, is open to waiving his no-trade clause to join the Houston Rockets or Cleveland Cavaliers should those teams create a pathway to a deal with the New York Knicks, league sources told ESPN.
Houston has been proactive in pursuing possible trade scenarios for Anthony lately, although its discussions around the league have yet to gain traction on a deal, league sources told ESPN.
The arrival of All-Star guard Chris Paul to join MVP runner-up James Harden has catapulted the Rockets into contention for Anthony, and established his interest in joining the Rockets, sources said.
After Jackson’s firing last week, the Knicks have maintained a stance of wanting significant assets back for Anthony in a trade, and have resisted the idea of a contract buyout, league sources said. Sources said the Knicks are trying to avoid long-term salary commitments to older players.
