Funny. This is what I suggested the Rockets do. Perfect maneuvering. With these reports/leaks, pressure is off the Knicks. They don't have to trade Carmelo; and if they do it doesn't have to be to Houston. The seller just said "I don't have to sell to you" before the buyer could say "I don't have to buy from you". Morey should have done the same thing and leaked that the Rockets were in talks with the Spurs for Aldridge or the Pacers for Thaddeus Young. Your move, Daryl.
I was hoping Melo and his camp would have "leaked" info by now saying that Melo has mentally accepted the team's new direction and is ready for the change.
But if Melo says he only wants to be traded to Houston, in which he'll only waive his no trade clause, then what other options do the Knicks have? I honestly don't think they want the Melo drama lingering into next season. So what move does Morey have? It's all on Melo. Does he want to win or does he want to help the Knicks get something back by going to Sacramento or The Pelicans? It's on Melo
Lol this dude's world fell apart when Melopause happened. He didn't tweet for hours. Probably was waiting to see what the Potato was going to say.
It doesn't really matter what Carmelo says. It only matters what we think Carmelo says or is considering. It's reported that they ARE willing to go into the season with him on the roster. They don't have to trade him. Morey's moves are now limited. He either improves his offer or threatens to looks elsewhere. Of course, everything changes if Carmelo comes out and says he wants to go to Houston and only Houston. He hasn't done that and I don't see him doing that.
He has a NTC. What he says matters a lot. He doesn't need to come out and say only Houston. He only needs to privately express that he will waive his NTC for two teams, just as he's been doing. He hasn't come out publicly and said anything. It's not necessary.
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...ding-melo-leaving-article-1.3326614?cid=bitly Carmelo Anthony doesn't know if he's going or staying mostly because the Knicks continue to send mixed messages and change directions almost daily. It appears that Anthony remains committed to finalizing a trade to the Houston Rockets despite the Knicks' sudden hesitation to complete the deal in the wake of the proposed hiring of new general manager Scott Perry. According to an executive of one the four teams involved in the proposed trade, all sides, including Anthony, are frustrated over reports that Knicks president Steve Mills is having second thoughts. In fact, ESPN reported that the Knicks want the chance to talk to Anthony about possibly remaining in New York, which at this stage in the process seems highly unlikely. "That's crazy," a source told the News. "From what I understand Carmelo is under the belief that he's going to the Rockets. That's what the Knicks have been telling us; that they're trading him. I can't imagine that after all he went though last season with Phil (Jackson) he's happy with this." It is interesting that Jackson, the former Knicks president, spent most of last season trying to run Anthony out of New York. Anthony would not budge until last month, but now that he's has agreed to leave the Knicks have cold feet. This latest development could be seen as Mills just wanting to give Perry a chance to settle into his new job before pulling the trigger. Mills has already signed Tim Hardaway Jr. and Ron Baker to free agent contracts without having a general manager in place. That has raised questions over how much actual power a new general manager would have under Mills. By delaying the deal, it creates the perception that Perry was consulted. If the Knicks are doing this to gain additional leverage the move could backfire. Anthony agreed to waive his no-trade clause to go to Houston and has been preparing himself for that move for nearly two weeks. Anthony's long time friend, Chris Paul, was scheduled to hold his introductory press conference in Houston on Friday. Last month, James Harden actively recruited Anthony to the Rockets during a trip to Paris. Anthony is concerned about his public image and doesn't want a messy divorce from the Knicks. He is said to be dismayed over the events of the past 24 hours. According to a source, Anthony went to the Knicks prior to the NBA Draft and requested a buyout. He was denied, but Jackson said the Knicks would work with Anthony on a trade. Anthony then agreed to waive his no-trade clause to Houston and Cleveland. Even after Jackson was fired, the Knicks, with Mills now in charge, intensified efforts to get a deal done. The parameters of a deal are in place but there are some details that need to be finalized. Neither Anthony nor his agent, Leon Rose, were available for comment. Rose also represents Paul and is in Houston for the press conference. Two people familiar with the talks believe a trade will be completed.
Well. The leaks are starting already this morning. How embarrassing for the Knicks. Melo needs to come out and say he wanted to be with the Knicks until he was told that they no longer wanted him. It sounds like Carmelo has already moved on to Houston.
Sounds like he'll find his way here still.. Optimistic but the Knicks could screw it all up and just hold on to him.
No the Knicks don't have to trade Anthony...... but if Anthony is nasty enough, it is likely that the Knicks will trade him or buy him out. The Knicks are rebuilding and want no part of Anthony around the younger players. The Knicks also just threw 70+ million dollars at guard (Hardaway) that REALLY doesn't get along with Anthony. They have had words in the past and Anthony has threatened to beat his ass before. Not to mention that supposedly Hardaway was told that Anthony wouldn't be a Knick. Honestly, at this point, if I am the Knicks I come to Anthony and try to work a buy out for this season and not next, on the premise he will exercise his early termination rights anyway. The Knicks need to move on....... and say what you want about how the situation was handled, but Phil Jackson was right that Anthony should have never been given the extension and at a minimum should have been dealt or bought out earlier.
