image via: youtube Ever since Charles Oakley was thrown out of MSG on Wednesday night, we have heard from countless current and former players who voiced their support for Oak. Strangely absent from those players however was Carmelo Anthony, who you would expect to hear from considering he is the star of the franchise but it’s possible he had to be careful with what he said since he still has to deal with owner James Dolan. Following the Knicks disappointing loss to the Nuggets last night, Melo broke his silence on the overall drama that has taken over the team at the moment.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Said He Won’t Let Phil Jackson Run Him Off the Knicks
Welp, New York Knicks president Phil Jackson been using Jedi mind tricks trying to pressure Carmelo Anthony into waiving his no-trade clause, but it appears his masterplan is backfiring. It turns out Jackson’s tactics have only strengthened Anthony’s determination to remain with the franchise.
NBA: Phil Jackson Throws Shot at Carmelo Anthony Not Having Will to Win Like Kobe & Michael Jordan
Phil Jackson is still using his Zen Master tricks to wage war against Carmelo Anthony. On Tuesday, the New York Knicks president used Twitter to throw a shot at the Knicks superstar by referring to a column by Bleacher Report writer Kevin Ding that suggested Jackson is frustrated that Anthony doesn’t have the same will to win as other stars.
NBA: LeBron James Calls Reporter ‘Trash’ for Writing He’s Pushing Carmelo Anthony/Kevin Love Trade
An initial report stated the New York Knicks were trying to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kevin Love, but the Cavs turned the deal down as they were unwilling to part with Love whom they consider a big part of their success. LeBron James responded to that report saying they have to play with who they have and can’t play ‘fantasy basketball.’ Monday another report was released saying the Melo/Love trade was possibly happening and LeBron was the person pushing for it. This time LeBron’s response contained more fire.
NBA: Lebron James On Carmelo Anthony “I Just Want The Best For My Friend”
image via: youtube With rumors swirling about trade talks involving Carmelo Anthony and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the idea of Lebron playing with another one of his bff’s has become a reality, although the Cavs continue to shoot down offers from the Knicks. With the two teams set to face off Saturday night in New York, Lebron was asked about how he feels about the potential of playing alongside Melo but he deflected most of the questions and instead focused on just wanting Melo to be happy.
NBA: Carmelo Anthony Responds to Reports of Phil Jackson Trying to Trade Him
New York Knicks president Phil Jackson is reportedly working hard on putting together a deal to trade Carmelo Anthony. In a recent meeting between the two of them, Anthony reiterated that he wants to stay with the Knicks and win in New York, but the very short meeting appears to have been just a formality as reports continue to come in about Jackson trying to trade him.
