Until a trade is executed, it’s fair to believe that Carmelo Anthony will remain with the New York Knicks beyond Feb. 23. Anthony is in control of his own destiny with a no-trade clause that enables him to accept or decline any trade proposal he’s included in.
If Anthony is going to stay with the Knicks, then he’ll need to lead a necessary resurgence on the defensive end of the floor.
New York currently ranks No. 25 in the NBA in points allowed per 100 possessions at 108.7. On a per game basis, it allows 17.0 points off of turnovers, 14.