Phil Jackson and Kristaps Porzingis haven’t seen eye-to-eye lately.
The young New York Knicks big man skipped his exit interview when the team’s season came to a close, and reports on Tuesday indicated the team was listening to potential trade offers for the former No. 4 overall pick.
On Wednesday evening, Jackson removed any doubt about New York’s intentions. In a televised interview on the MSG Network, the Knicks president of basketball operations acknowledged he is open to offers for Porzingis.
“As much as we love this guy, we have to do what’s best for the club,” Jackson told MSG’s Al Trautwig before doubling down on his belief it might be time for Carmelo Anthony to waive his no-trade clause, as well.