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For much of the offseason, the New York Knicks have had the cloud of Carmelo Anthony's future with the organization hanging above them.
Things had quieted down over the last few weeks, but have ramped up once again with recent reports suggesting that Anthony is optimistic that he will be traded to the Houston Rockets prior to Media Day on Monday. However, general manager Steve Mills stated on Friday morning that he expects Anthony to be present on Monday in order to set a prime example for the younger players on the team.
Steve Mills says the plan is for Carmelo to be here on Monday for Media Day.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 22, 2017
Knicks GM Scott Perry says Carmelo can set a good example for the young players when he's here. https://t.co/IVrOKQ8oiU
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September 22, 2017
It has become an extremely entangled situation with there being much uncertainty around how much longer Anthony will remain with the Knicks. This has the potential to create for an uncomfortable season with the distraction of the 33-year-old's future in New York drawing much of the attention.
Anthony has made it clear to the front office that he desires to be dealt to the Rockets, but it has become a complicated process that has centered around the Knicks' willingness to take on Ryan Anderson's lucrative contract that has three years left on the four-year, $80 million deal. The Portland Trail Blazers are also lingering as a possible landing spot if things don't pan out with Houston.
There is certainly much that could change in the coming days, but at the moment it appears that the Knicks are preparing for the likely scenario that Anthony will be on the team come Monday.
