In one of the most exciting offseasons in recent memory, Carmelo Anthony is still a member of the New York Knicks. As he is only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, the Knicks new front office is reportedly not interested in Ryan Anderson's remaining three-year, $60 million deal.
With a third team likely needing to get involved to facilitate the Anthony-to-Rockets trade, it appears the 10-time All-Star will join the Knicks training camp. As the situation is awkward at this point, David Pick reports Anthony has engaged with his teammates:
League sources tell me that Carmelo Anthony has engaged with Knicks teammates as the start of New York training camp nears.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) September 9, 2017
Anthony has also kept an eye on Kristaps Porzingis, Willy Hernangomez, and Mindaugas Kuzminskas during EuroBasket:
Sources tell me Melo has followed the progress of Porzingis, Kuzminskas and Hernangomez during EuroBasket, sending texts of encouragement.
— David Pick (@IAmDPick) September 9, 2017
While Anthony has been labeled numerous things, he has remained professional during this process. As President Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry are evaluating their options, it would be best for them to embrace a full rebuild around Porzingis.
Since the Knicks are not going to trade Anthony just to make a trade, the hope is he will expand his list of potential trade destinations. The Portland Trail Blazers have maintained interest in Anthony and could have the necessary pieces like Moe Harkless to complete a three-team trade.
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