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New York Knicks’ Carmelo Anthony tells Phil Jackson he wants to stay

The President of Basketball Operations had a meeting with his start player. Only when it comes to the New York Knicks would that be news. Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony finally sat down and talked about Anthony’s future in New York. Or possible lack thereof.

According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Jackson and Anthony met Tuesday.

Phil Jackson met with Carmelo Anthony today and asked him if he wanted to remain with the Knicks, sources told ESPN.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) January 17, 2017

As Shelburne points out, the situation is made harder by Anthony’s no trade clause.