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Carmelo Anthony Still Seems Committed to Knicks’ Future

Carmelo Anthony Still Seems Committed to Knicks’ Future

With all the rumors and speculation regarding Carmelo Anthony’s future in New York, with the Knicks, churning out new material at warp speed, it’s easy to lose sight of reality. And the reality is, it seems, that Melo remains committed to the Knicks’ future. Consider what he said about asking head coach Kurt Rambis to [...]

April 1, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony Needs Olympics to Remember What It’s Like to Win

Carmelo Anthony Needs Olympics to Remember What It’s Like to Win

Carmelo Anthony has no plans to pull a Chris Paul and withdraw from Team USA basketball. He needs Team USA basketball. Because the New York Knicks suck. From Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News: In this instance, there was something different and topical: the Olympics. So Anthony perked up at the chance to [...]

March 30, 2016 admin Blogs 0

‘Melo Says Don’t Question His New York Loyalty

‘Melo Says Don’t Question His New York Loyalty

Speculation surrounding Carmelo Anthony’s future with the New York Knicks has stopped. Just kidding. It hasn’t stopped. And it’s not going to stop. No matter what happens, though, Melo doesn’t want you questioning where his loyalties lie, per Marc Berman of the New York Post: Carmelo Anthony says you can question certain things, but never [...]

March 24, 2016 admin Rumors 0

Knicks Think Carmelo Anthony Will Eventually Ditch No-Trade Clause

Knicks Think Carmelo Anthony Will Eventually Ditch No-Trade Clause

Carmelo Anthony has the New York Knicks by the contractual balls. Phil Jackson and company, however, are hoping he’ll soon let go. Per ESPN.com’s Ian Begley (h/t RealGM): Anthony has said several times he’s committed to New York and has no plans to waive his no-trade clause. And he’s had the opportunity to do so. [...]

March 18, 2016 admin Rumors 0

Carmelo Anthony Isn’t OK With Phil Jackson Being Part-Time Coach of the Knicks

Carmelo Anthony Isn’t OK With Phil Jackson Being Part-Time Coach of the Knicks

Carmelo Anthony has no intention of letting Phil Jackson become a part-time head coach of the New York Knicks. Whatever that means. Here’s what the Knicks’ top dog said of the recent rumor that Phil Jackson would consider coaching the boys in orange and blue during home games next season, brought to us by Marc [...]

March 16, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony Preaches Urgency as Knicks Prepare for Free Agency

Carmelo Anthony Preaches Urgency as Knicks Prepare for Free Agency

Carmelo Anthony isn’t messing around. Last summer, Anthony wasn’t involved in the New York Knicks’ free-agency process. This summer, he probably should be—not just because it makes sense to have him as an ambassador, but because he has essentially issued a free-agency edict to his team: Do something constructive, or else. Per ESPN.com’s Ian Begley: [...]

March 15, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony’s Reaction to Trade Rumors? Laughter

Carmelo Anthony’s Reaction to Trade Rumors? Laughter

Given the frequency with which Carmelo Anthony’s name is appearing in trade speculation, you’d think the NBA’s trade deadline wasn’t yet in the rear view. But it is, so Melo cannot be moved this season, and yet the conjecture is unending. Should the New York Knicks move Anthony? Does he want out? For which team [...]

March 11, 2016 admin Blogs 0

‘Melo Thinks Rondo Would Be Perfect in Knicks’ System

‘Melo Thinks Rondo Would Be Perfect in Knicks’ System

Rajon Rondo has Carmelo Anthony’s endorsement. For some reason. Former New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher and Rondo himself both previously agreed the Sacramento Kings point guard wouldn’t be a good fit for the Big Apple’s version of the triangle offense. But Melo, per the New York Daily News‘ Stefan Bondy, disagrees: “I think [...]

March 8, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Carmelo Anthony Subtweets Former Knicks Teammate Ama’re Stoudemire (We Think)

Carmelo Anthony Subtweets Former Knicks Teammate Ama’re Stoudemire (We Think)

Carmelo Anthony has this whole subtweeting thing down pat. We think. Former New York Knick Amar’e Stoudemire, now of the Miami Heat, raised eyebrows when discussing Jeremy Lin’s short burst of success in the Big Apple. Here’s what rattled the cages, per ESPN.com’s Ohm Youngmisuk: Amar’e Stoudemire had this interesting comment on Jeremy Lin’s Knicks [...]

March 1, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Boston Celtics Were Interested in Trading for Carmelo Anthony

Boston Celtics Were Interested in Trading for Carmelo Anthony

Does anyone think Carmelo Anthony would look good in green? Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge sure does. Or did. Maybe. With the trade deadline in the NBA’s rear view, we’re left to reflect upon all the juicy rumors that are trickling out of the crevices of front offices but never came to fruition. There have [...]

February 26, 2016 admin Blogs 0