New York Knicks president Phil Jackson is reportedly determined to trade Carmelo Anthony. Earlier this month, Anthony responded to an article written by one of Jackson’s former assistants which said it’s time to trade Carmelo. Anthony responded by saying they should talk if that’s true. Melo and Phil eventually had that meeting and Jackson asked Anthony if he wanted to stay with the Knicks. Anthony reaffirmed his commitment to the team, but it was believed that Jackson is committed to trading him. Yesterday another report came out saying the Knicks tried to trade Anthony to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Kevin Love, but the Cavs rejected the offer. Apparently, it is true that Jackson is trying to trade Anthony because another report today said he called two other teams.
NBA: Chris Paul Expected to be Out 6-8 Weeks After Having Surgery
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul sprained his left thumb in the second quarter of Monday night’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder and was ruled out for the rest of the game. X-rays on the thumb were negative, but an MRI on Tuesday revealed a torn ligament. Wednesday Paul underwent surgery to repair the injury and will be out for quite some time.
NBA: Austin Rivers Says People Who Think It’s Easier For Him Playing For His Dad Are ‘F–kin Idiots’
Austin Rivers earned new-found respect after showing out in the playoffs earlier this year. The Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks were all at his door. He had the option to leave and get more minutes and more money with a new team. Instead, he opted to stay and sign a three-year, $35 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, the team his dad Doc Rivers is the president and coach of, but Austin says that doesn’t mean he has it easier there.
(Video) NBA: Doc Rivers on if Chris Bosh Can Join Clippers After DeAndre Jordan’s Request
Welp, it looks like DeAndre Jordan won’t get his wish. The Los Angeles Clippers center said he was willing to come off the bench if the team picked up Chris Bosh, the team president and coach Doc Rivers says it isn’t going to happen.
(Video) NBA: DeAndre Jordan Says He’ll Come Off the Bench if Chris Bosh Comes to the Clippers
Earlier today Chris Bosh released a video about not giving up and fighting to play basketball after dealing with blood clots, failing his preseason physical, and the Miami Heat saying they’re done with him. Bosh won two NBA championships and is an 11-time All-Star, teams would take him in a heartbeat if they weren’t precarious about his medical condition. Although DeAndre Jordan isn’t a GM, he told Chris Bosh to come on over to the Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA: Paul Pierce Says There’s Definitely 3 Superteams: Clippers, Knicks & Warriors
While many think the Los Angeles Clippers have no chance against the Golden State Warriors, Clippers coach Doc Rivers says they can go up against anybody and they don’t see a gap between them and the Warriors. Rivers was the coach of one of the earlier superteams, the Boston Celtics; Paul Pierce was a part of that Celtics Big 3 along with Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. Now Pierce says the Clippers are a superteam as well.
