As the New York Knicks try to trade Carmelo Anthony this offseason, the Los Angeles Clippers appear to be the most likely - and only - destination for him.
And, in order to sweeten the deal, the Knicks may include one of their two second-round picks along with Anthony, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
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The common belief in Los Angeles is the Clippers intend to re-sign point guard Chris Paul and oft-injured Blake Griffin, but hold mixed views on retaining shooting guard J.J. Redick who will become a free agent. That will be the key to whether the Knicks and Clippers can make something happen in July — if Redick agrees to a sign-and-trade.
According to some league executives, the only deal that makes sense for both sides is packaging Redick, combo guard Austin Rivers and adding wing man Wesley Johnson for financial purposes in exchange for Anthony and perhaps one of the Knicks’ two second-round picks in next month’s draft. At the trade deadline, the Clippers’ offer of Rivers and 37-year-old Jamal Crawford was turned down by the Knicks.
“It’s really the only thing that makes sense,’’ one front-office type said.
Both the Clippers and Knicks and have already expressed interest in getting a deal done this offseason.
Anthony has a no-trade clause, but has expressed interest in waiving it if he was traded to the Clippers or Cavs, but Cleveland doesn't appear to be interested. He averaged 22.4 points and 5.9 rebounds per game this past season.
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