Even though Jackson is no longer running the team, the New York Knicks are still looking to trade Carmelo Anthony instead of reaching a buyout agreement.
Anthony controls his future thanks to a no-trade clause in his contract, and has his sights set on two teams. According to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, Anthony would waive that no-trade clause for the Rockets, but would prefer to seek a buyout to join the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Update @Espngreeny. Found out last night Melo would accept buyout to go to @cavs, too. To @HoustonRockets? Would possibly be via trade!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) June 29, 2017
Anthony has two-years and $54.2 million left on his contract. New York could simply eat the rest of his salary or use the stretch provision and take a roughly $11 million cap hit over the next five years.
He would likely sign with the Cavs for the veterans minimum because Cleveland is over the salary cap.
Anthony averaged 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this past season.
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