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New York Knicks Takeaways From Quiet NBA Trade Deadline

By Kenneth Teape

Feb 10, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson (right) watches during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2017; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks general manager Phil Jackson (right) watches during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Knicks Takeaways From Quiet NBA Trade Deadline
Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Eastern Conference forward Carmelo Anthony of the New York Knicks (7) in the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Melo Drama Continues

One of the biggest takeaways from the deadline is that the Knicks still have Carmelo Anthony. With a full no-trade clause, Anthony holds all of the power in this situation and he wielded it.

Despite numerous attempts by Phil Jackson to run him out of town, such as calling him out through the media and on social media, Anthony has chosen to remain with the Knicks. His resolve has reportedly only strengthened to stay with the Knicks as he will not let Jackson run him out of town.

The fact Jackson is handling the situation in this manner is mind-boggling. He is the person after all who agreed to give Anthony a full no-trade clause and 15 percent trade kicker. Those are the two biggest deterrents to Jackson having a chance to move Anthony, and we will continue hearing about it for months to come.

As long as Anthony is on the team there will be rumors about him potentially being moved. Don’t be surprised if we hear more instances of Jackson trying to prod Anthony into leaving by taking cheap shots at him. This is a situation that has never been seen before, as management has never talked about a player as Jackson has with Anthony.

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It has caused a rift it seems within the organization, one that will probably not be resolved anytime soon. Neither side wants to give in to the other, which could make for a bumpy offseason and final two years of their respective deals if they cannot get on the same page.

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