19-26. Previous: . New York Knicks. 23. team. 27. It’s been a truly disastrous last two weeks for the New York Knicks. From Derrick Rose going AWOL to Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson meeting over his future with the franchise, to Melo saying he’d consider waiving his no-trade clause if the Knicks wanted to move on, the lack of stability here has been staggering.
<p>It’s been easy to blame James Dolan over the years for the state of the team, but the blame for this current misery rests squarely on Phil Jackson’s shoulders. At this point, Melo — often a source of criticism both within and without the fan base — has become a sympathetic figure.</p>