NBA Trade Rumors: 5 Stars Most Likely To Be Dealt Before Deadline

Carmelo Anthony, SF – New York Knicks

I’m not sure anyone truly knows what’s going on with Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks. It’s been mixed signals galore, and it’ll likely be that way until a trade happens or the deadline passes.

A move became more likely on Friday, when Anthony claimed he’d be willing to waive his no-trade clause if the team wanted to rebuild (via Newsday). This comes only a few days after Carmelo met with Phil Jackson to figure out what the star’s future could look like.

Put simply, the Knicks have a lot of issues right now. Derrick Rose just disappears before games, Anthony is throwing post-game tantrums, and there aren’t many building blocks on the roster outside of Kristaps Porzingis. Trading one of the NBA’s best scorers would net significant returns, but is it worth ruining what chemistry this team has left?

According to Charley Rosen, Anthony would likely only agree to be dealt to three teams: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers. His family is already settled in the Big Apple, so a trade would only be OK’d for an ideal situation.

Next: Carmelo Anthony to the Los Angeles Lakers?

I know it seems ludicrous, but Carmelo may be headed elsewhere in the not-so-distance future. He considered leaving New York in 2014, and may entertain the idea again if things continue to spiral out of control.