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If New York Knicks Trade Carmelo Anthony It Should Be To Boston Celtics

By Robbie Stratakos

Dec 25, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) takes a shot while being defended by Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) takes a shot while being defended by Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /
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 While trading Carmelo Anthony may not be the best course of action for the New York Knicks, they may just look to deal him. If that’s the case, they should entertain a deal with the Boston Celtics.

If New York Knicks Trade
If New York Knicks Trade /

The New York Knicks have disappointed many thus far this NBA season. With a record of just 18-23, the reeling Knicks look bound to miss the postseason for a fourth consecutive season. That has many clamoring for forward Carmelo Anthony to be traded. But, that may not be the right thing to do, as Anthony is key to Porzingis’ success.

He attracts attention from the defense, and that allows Porzingis to get good open looks. However, if this Knick team is going nowhere, then having Anthony on this roster is pointless. While it may not be the best course of action, if the Knicks are going to trade Anthony, they should trade him to the Boston Celtics.

Currently, the Boston Celtics are the three seed in the Eastern Conference, just four and a half games behind the Cleveland Cavaliers. While this Celtic team is highly competitive, they cannot make an NBA finals run with their current roster.

While the speedster Isaiah Thomas has without a doubt put himself in the discussion for being a top five point guard, he alone can’t get the Celtics to the finals. With that said here’s the deal the Celtics and Knicks could make to accommodate both their needs.

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