New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony and Indiana Pacers' Paul George are two well-known superstars in the NBA. They are also teammates in the US Basketball team who won the gold medal in the Rio Olympics. And now, both players are also the hot topic of a recent trade rumor that is spreading the news lately.
Anthony, who is entering his 14th year this season, was the most significant figure in the recent rumor mills that's been swirling the league today. Reports are saying that he is not comfortable with the 'triangle offense' that Knicks president Phil Jackson is imposing and with recent struggles of the team he seems to be not happy with their situation.
As for George, he was previously linked to trade deals, however, the talks just died down and never emerges. Being a 3-time NBA All-Star, George is a high-value asset that every team wishes to have. And now, he is being dragged again in a new rumored deal together with Melo.
The proposed deal is saying that the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks are preparing a blockbuster trade that involves 3 players and 3 future draft picks. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows:
1. The Indiana Pacers will acquire Carmelo Anthony from Knicks and Celtics' 2018 first-round pick (via Brooklyn Nets);
2. The Boston Celtics will then get Paul George from Pacers and Knicks' 2019 first-round pick;
3. Finally, the New York Knicks will obtain Jae Crowder from the Celtics and Celtics' 2017 first-round pick (via Brooklyn Nets)
The Inquisitr further breakdown the details that the three teams will pick up on this rumored deal. For the Pacers, having Anthony and a future first-round draft pick would be something to ponder about however Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird have already stated that they are committed to George and build the franchise around him.
As for the Celtics, having George and Knicks' 2019 first-round pick is also enticing but giving up Crowder and two future 1st round picks is an expensive value but it seems that they will go for it. On the Knicks side, it looks like that they get the losing end of this deal, trading away a superstar plus a future 1st round pick seems to be a risky move for them.
The report also noted that the trade will not work under NBA trade rules and salary cap policy as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine. Both the Celtics and Pacers will be getting too much salary from George and Anthony that league official will not approve the deal.
By fully examining the details of the rumored NBA trade, it makes the 3-team blockbuster deal between the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics and New York Knicks useless and it is better that Carmelo Anthony and Paul George stay put with their current teams.
