Knicks' Carmelo Anthony: Future not seen in New York

Anthony "would be better off somewhere else", according to Knicks president Phil Jackson, ESPN reports.

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Anthony had been subject of thinly veiled criticism from Jackson throughout the second half of this season, but in his year-end press conference Friday, the 71-year-old made no mistake that he sees Anthony's future elsewhere. Of course, Anthony would need to waive the no-trade clause that Jackson awarded him to make any move possible this offseason, but that decision is reportedly one Anthony is "leaning strongly" toward if the Knicks find a desirable destination for him. In 74 games this season, the 32-year-old Anthony, who still has two years worth roughly $54 million left on his contract, averaged 22.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists.