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It appears the New York Knicks are badly trying to trade Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers are discussing a possible deal for Anthony that does not include Chris Paul, Blake Griffin or DeAndre Jordan being traded to New York, the New York Daily News reported.
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The Knicks have also contacted the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics about a possible trade involving Anthony, The Vertical reported.
The report that the Knicks talked to the Cavaliers comes one day after ESPN reported that Cleveland refused to give up Kevin Love in a proposed trade involving Anthony.
A Clippers deal for Anthony would likely include one or two players from the group that includes Jamal Crawford, J.J. Redick and Austin Rivers.
The Celtics have several young players and first-round draft picks that might be attractive to the Knicks in a trade.
However, no deal appears to be imminent.
Last week, Anthony told Knicks president Phil Jackson that he did not want to be traded. Nonetheless, the Knicks seem to be pursuing a trade anyway, hoping Anthony will waive his no-trade clause if the Knicks could find the right trading partner.
On Wednesday, Anthony told media members that he has not discussed any possible trades with Knicks officials.
When Anthony was asked if he believes the Knicks are trying to get rid of him, Anthony said, according to the Daily News, "I don't know. I honestly don't know.
"If they want to go in a different direction, that's something I have to consider."
Yahoo Sports reported the Clippers are a team Anthony might consider joining.
The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 23.
Anthony has $54 million and next two years remaining on his existing contract. He is making $24.6 million this season.
His deal includes a player option for the 2018-19 season, and he also has a trade bonus in his contract, which could complicate trade discussions.
