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Knicks Resisting Idea of Buyout from Carmelo Anthony’s Camp (Report)

Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony appear to have reached another impasse. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, Anthony’s camp is willing to grant Jackson his wish: for Anthony to longer be a Knick. Unfortunately for Jackson, he’ll need to buy Anthony out to make that possible.

League sources: Carmelo Anthony's camp, while acknowledging Melo's preference to stay in NYC, has tried to engage the Knicks in buyout talks

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 27, 2017

Per Stein, Jackson and the Knicks understandably resisted the idea. They’d like to at least get something in return for one of the best scorers in the NBA.