Carmelo Anthony met with reporters in Baltimore on Wednesday and said the last 12 months have been an “emotional roller coaster” and that he “doesn’t know” about his future with the Knicks.
Anthony has two years and $54 million remaining on his contract with the Knicks, who have said they are open to dealing him if the right offer comes along. Anthony has a no-trade clause and is reportedly focused on landing with James Harden, Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets and not on potentially joining LeBron James in a deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers that might or might not include Kyrie Irving, who has asked for a trade and included the Knicks among his preferred destinations.
“You know I can’t comment on that,” he said of the Rockets.
Carmelo Anthony says he’s ‘at peace’ and he ‘doesn’t know’ about the chances of remaining a Knick. Says he’s not talking about basketball.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) August 2, 2017
Carmelo Anthony on Phil Jackson firing: Says it was a ‘business’ decision & that owner James Dolan has to run his organization.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) August 2, 2017
Melo calls the last 12 months an ’emotional roller coaster.’ Reiterates that he’s at peace after struggling through some of the drama in NY.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) August 2, 2017
Carmelo Anthony asked about the Rockets: “You know I can’t comment on that,” he says with a smile.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) August 2, 2017
