NEW YORK (WFAN) — Carmelo Anthony isn’t technically a free agent, but his offseason will resemble free agency, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman said Tuesday.
Speaking to WFAN’s Mike Francesa, Winderman noted that because Anthony’s no-trade clause allows him to dictate his destination and because an Anthony return to the Knicks would be untenable, president Phil Jackson has no choice but to follow through on his promise to trade the 10-time All-Star.
The other roadblocks that could potentially hold up a trade — salary and compensation — aren’t significant, Winderman added.