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

If Knicks Are Not A Playoff Threat, Anthony Will Likely Be Dealt

Trading Carmelo Anthony wouldn’t help the Knicks short term success, but if they’re not going to make a playoff run, the Knicks may just look to deal him. If they choose to do so, they should try to make a deal with the Boston Celtics.

In a potential deal, the Knicks would acquire forward Jae Crowder, and more importantly, a probable top-five pick. The Knicks could use that pick to get their point guard of the future to pair with Porzingis for the long haul. Also, by trading Anthony the Knicks could clear some cap space to make a run at a power forward this summer.

In terms of free agent power forwards, Serge Ibaka and Paul Millsap top the list. Millsap may be a reach, meaning the Knicks could put the full court press on Ibaka. Ibaka is a two-way player; he can finish in the paint, stretch the floor, but his most important quality is his defense. Ibaka is one of the best defenders in the league, and he’d help bring a defensive mentality. Albeit the hefty price, Ibaka would be a great addition to the Knicks.

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While trading Anthony would significantly harm the Knicks short term success, it may be a matter of time before the Knicks try to deal him due to their struggles. If that’s the case, the Knicks should look to deal Anthony to the Boston Celtics.